Be careful your own cat doesn’t catch the virus.
I don’t get why the neighbor lady hasn’t already put that cat out of its misery. Even if she doesn’t want to take the animal inside, why let it hang around and suffer like that? Seems callous.
Does the cat really have FIV? All you have is the word of your neighbor, who seems rather eager to have the poor thing put to sleep (and not for the right reasons, IMO). I’d have the vet check her out first.
I was thinking this very same thing.
Yeah, have the diagnosis confirmed. If the cat doesn’t have any diseases, nurture it back to health and keep it. Tell the neighbors it died, because they ought to be dead to her anyway.
One of mine’s got an identifying ear tattoo; he’s a former research subject and it’s his USDA ID number.
How long has the husband been away? Has it been long enough that the cat’s current condition could have come from the wife simply not feeding it or giving it water since the husband left, perhaps hoping it would die and she could just tell the husband it disappeared? As I posted before, I would be VERY skeptical about anything the wife has told you about that cat. She obviously dislikes it (whether for personal reasons or just because of an irrational hatred of felines) to a ridiculous degree.
Many Australians regard cats as dangerous to the native species of Australia, and with good reason. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a catlover myself*, but feral and outdoor pet cats are wreaking havoc in Australia. The native species of Australia often doesn’t even realize that cats are dangerous.
I rather think that the husband doesn’t know how bad off the cat in question is. Or he’s under the impression that she’s able to come inside. This is why it’s important that all adults in the household agree to pet ownership rules.
I think that when we adopt pets, we have obligations, and one of those is to make sure that the animal doesn’t suffer needlessly.
*3 cats currently reside in my home. They are indoor only, and only one still has his sex organs. He’ll get clipped when he gets over his bronchitis or pneumonia.
Huh. Interesting. All those regulations make a lot more sense now. Thanks for the info!
Whatever you do, do NOT have sex with that cat. It’s not worth the risk.
Seriously though, kudos to you for taking care of that poor kitty.
Oh, I don’t think the OP is concerned with legalities, since s/he has admitted to theft and trespass already.
In my (U.S.) jurisdiction, any cat adopted from the pound or shelter must be neutered/spayed and is then tattooed with an S on the abdomen.
I think your neighbor should be put down. I just don’t get those kind of people. And I think I’m glad about it.
Good for you for your act of compassion.
:mad: Damn, your neighbor is one low bitch.
Well, at 1.30 this morning, sweet little sick kitty passed peacefully in front of the heater on the blanket we gave her. I have just told the neighbour that we have her cat in a little box and what would she like us to do with the body. Shrug, rolls eyes, “God, I suppose I should bury the thing” and as a tear glides down my face, I said “Sure, let me know if you want a hand to dig the hole” and neighbour says “I will deal with it when I’m back from lunch” and walks away. RIP Claudia.
Good for you for giving the poor cat some comfort at the end of its life. That woman is ice cold and heartless in a way that’s really hard for me to understand, but I’m glad you happened across the poor little kitty and showed her the compassion she deserved.
I don’t believe in going crazy wishing mean things on people in the Pit, but I feel sure that if she keeps acting that way toward innocent living creatures, she’ll get hers someday. 
:mad:
All too often we are reminded of the bad in the world. Every now and then we get a glimpse into what is good. Thank you for the view. You more than make up for the shit-for-soul living next to you.
Still crying (for a cat I’ve loved for precisely 4 days). I am determined to believe that any other person would have done the same thing. I can’t believe that I’m the exception. The thing next door is. Thanks everyone for your kind words. Now go and hug your cat/dog/chicken.
Thank you for providing Claudia with a warm, loving place to die. Poor sweet little sick kitty.
Since I am a decent human, I hope that cunt gets as much when it’s her turn.
Yep. Made me use the c-word, and that is one word my foul mouthed self doesn’t use lightly.
Why is this a separete (MPSIMS) thead?
Post Mortem.
What’s the big deal?