Neighbor Dilemma

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally posted by BeauBlues
My neighbor comes over making an accusation at my cat, which he couldn't prove. And for a short while there was a threat to kidnap my cat. Although he said he wouldn't do that to us, now I keep my cat indoors at night. So how am I the irresponsible one???

Here's an idea. Keep your cat inside. Neighbor will then have nothing to say to you. Problem solved!

Pretty simple resolution, I must say...

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally posted by Porsche-O-Phile
If you didn't get anywhere with the P.D., I'd ring his doorbell and when answered, lay him flat on his own doorstep with a broken nose.

I look forward to the day a neighbor comes over and punches me out. I'm contemplating early retirement, and the resultant judgment/settlement will allow me to do just that! Heck, I might even get to retire in the neighbors home...

[Joeaksa]

Originally posted by BeauBlues
Why do a lot of you think I'm the bad guy? My neighbor comes over making an accusation at my cat, which he couldn't prove. And for a short while there was a threat to kidnap my cat. Although he said he wouldn't do that to us, now I keep my cat indoors at night. So how am I the irresponsible one???

Some of us do NOT think you are the bad guy at all.

"Think of the birds"... my God, what are we going to worry about next? Its forking nature, let the critters do what they do naturally and move on.

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally posted by Joeaksa
"Think of the birds"... my God, what are we going to worry about next? Its forking nature, let the critters do what they do naturally and move on.

There's only one problem with your statement: Cats (common housecat) are "domesticated", not wildlife. Unfortunately, when allowed to roam, they kill way too many "wild" birds.

No birds, no problem? Less poop on your paintjob, yes?

No birds = more bugs (read: mosquitos). More mosquitos? More disease.

[scottmandue]

Originally posted by azasadny

Dogs have to be kept indoors, on a leash or in a fenced in yard, so why are cats any different?

When was the last time you heard of a house cat killing or maiming a human?

[Zeke]

Some good points brought up here. I like the idea of helping spread some deterent (at your expense over at the neighbor's house). The chip seems like a good idea, too. But, if this dickweed neighbor confided that he took a cat and dropped it off, then you guys have the upper hand here. That is a punishable crime and the animal control folks have no choice but to investigate should you happen to report this. I'm sure I could find a way to hint to the neighbor that I would go to these lengths and even testify against him without being confrontational.

The best way is the friendly way. It's hard to start a fight with someone that is laughing and happy.

Oh, and the best idea was the one about keeping the cat contained but not telling the neighbor. If he came over complaining about your cat and you had documentation that is was not roaming at that time, you'll bust his balls.

Now, for those that suggest doing any harm to any animals, I can only say that I'd like to be able to notify neighbors of such individuals so that if and when something happened to an animal, these people would be at the top of the list of suspects. More than one has done time in jail here in Long Beach for such acts. One ******* dropped a concrete fence block on a tiny dog. The courts fried his ass.

[on-ramp]

Originally posted by Super_Dave_D
We just got a second cat - they are both indoor only. As soon as the kitten is old enough - the claws come off.

That's cruel. Cats need their paws for protection. How would you like it if someone de-clawed YOU!?
Indoor cats are brainwashed and limp. Do your cat a favor and take him outside once in a while so he's not couped up inside all day. Cats , like dogs, want to be outside in the natural habitat, to run around the yard, chase birds, etc...

[BeauBlues]

Thanks to all that responded, I will take everyone for consideration. But, this thread has been strung out way too long and lost it's usefulness to me. I will eventually settle things with my neighbor. This is my last response for this thread.

[Racerbvd]

Originally posted by on-ramp
That's cruel. Cats need their paws for protection. How would you like it if someone de-clawed YOU!?
Indoor cats are brainwashed and limp. Do your cat a favor and take him outside once in a while so he's not couped up inside all day. Cats , like dogs, want to be outside in the natural habitat, to run around the yard, chase birds, etc...

My cats are indoor, but I would never declaw them, I just trin their claws (really) Declawing is like taking your finger off at the 1st knuckle, wouldn't feel very good

[Moneyguy1]

How relevant is this in the overall scope of things? You have a difference of opinion with a neighbor. Be a gentleman, react in a civilized manner and the question can be amicably resolved. Losing sleep or creating a bad relationship over a cat seems somewhat out of proportion to the problem.

[9dreizig]

Sorry I couldn't help it....
My buddy has a fenced in back yard, and there is a 2 ft net that prohibits them from jumping it and escaping,, Hence outdoor cats, but they can't leave the yard..