Lovely elderly-ish cat who has been hanging around the neighbourhead for months trying to make contact with passers-by, increasingly spending more and more time on our doorstep as dc have talked to him. Had a collar initially according to dc but this has now disintegrated and fallen off.
Last week we noticed he has been getting a lot thinner, so took him in. He's a truly lovely cat, beautifully house trained, friendly, not at all demanding or difficult, seems very happy with us and is already putting on weight. Have checked local Cat Protection website and he's not listed there as lost. Took him to the vet yesterday to check for micro-chipping. Vet confirmed he has not been chipped and is not listed with them as lost, but noted that his teeth are in a bad way and need treatment under a general anaesthetic. We want him to keep him (and to pay for his treatment). Just a bit worried that somebody will turn up and claim him.
Noone knows where he comes from but somebody has suggested next-door neighbour (who doesn't answer the door when we try to make contact). I do hope not; can't bear the thought of having to hand him back to someone who might maltreat him. Surely being left with teeth untreated (and they are very bad!) and being malnourished would be enough to count as contravention to the Animal Welfare Act? They wouldn't be able to take him back, would they?
Am thinking of circulating a leaflet with his description and mentioning that he needs veterinary treatment around the neighbourhood; that should prevent a neglectful owner from claiming him, shouldn't it? Does this seem a good idea? Anything else we should be doing?
We really, really want him!
And I do not hope it's not the neighbours; would hate a falling out.
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cory · 18/11/2012 10:03
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