Worried about kitten (neglect)

[BirthdayBeast]

Long story short, I accumulated a cat earlier this year (from an evicted neighbour) that turned out to be pregnant. Cat had four healthy kittens which I advertised locally. I made sure all kittens went to what I thought would be a good home and not to some creep wanting to feed them to snakes- two went to family members and two went to friends. I thought that would be the end of it however one of the family members has turned out to be the worst cat ownership .

Him and his girlfriend were so keen to have a kitten, bought everything they needed for it, got her vaccinated, flea and worm treatment, spent a lot of time playing with her and giving her attention, got her spayed etc etc. It started so well. However, after not treating her for fleas since the initial dose she has developed a bad flea problem and this has caused a deterioration in their care of her. This family member is so angry that she has fleas (due to his failure in protecting her) that he has banished her from the house into the internal porch. She basically lives in an area about 2 metres square. She spends all her time alone, cries constantly and is starved of any love and attention. Her litter tray stinks and she refuses to poo in it which has made the family member even angrier with her. Her water bowl is usually empty- the family member says it has to stay empty otherwise she tips it over and makes a mess everywhere. The family member is awful to the cat and torments her constantly by pushing her around the place with his foot, forcing her head down onto the floor, blocking her escape etc etc. Nothing that leaves a physical mark, but constantly upsetting/scaring the cat. I feel absolutely sick to my stomach at his treatment of the cat. I initially reported this to the RSPCA who did visit the family member but nothing came from it as the cat looks well cared for and is still affectionate to those who give her affection. The family member was outraged at being reported so when they mentioned it to me I mentioned that actually the care they gave the cat wasn't very good (they don't know I reported them and think it was a neighbour they recently fell out with). I also said that if they don't want the cat anymore then I would take her back and keep her myself. The family member wanted me to take her as he "hates" the cat but his girlfriend got upset and refused the offer (even though she ignores the cat most of the time). I am now stuck as to what I can do. I cant bear seeing (and knowing) that this cat is neglected most of the time and tormented the rest of the time. The RSPCA didn't do anything and my offer has been rejected. What can anyone suggest?

[snorkmaiden68]

Ah bless her. She ll have a lovely life with your mum. I m so glad you got her back

[Acrosstheuniverse123]

I just hope those arse holes don't ever get their hands on another animal. It doesn't sound like the RSPCA have logged them.

[DownTheChimney]

Oh, well done Birthday and well done your Mum

[TidyLike]

Only just seen this update - great news! And thank you for not turning a blind eye birthday xx