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This is my first post on this site, though I've perused the forums in hope of finding a solution to a problem that has plagued me for a long time.
I live with six (yes, six) roommates and, at first, two well-cared-for cats ("Perch," is my cat and the other owned by a responsible roommate). Six months ago, we rented a bedroom to "Jason," who unexpectedly brought a third cat, "Flea." From Flea's first appearance - begging for attention in the kitchen with no owner (or litter box!) in sight - I took on Flea's care...and costs...assuming myself Flea's new "parent." Flea and I have bonded to the point that Flea treats me as his owner and Perch as his "brother." Apparently, Jason thinks otherwise and won't let me adopt Flea.
In six month, Jason has given me $40 and four small bags of cheap cat food...yet Flea costs me $50 a month. Jason has virtually no contact with Flea. I just got back from vacation and paid a catsitter for both Perch and Flea...despite Jason being home! Jason is obviously taking advantage of me and I continue in the hope that, one day, he'll willingly give Flea to his unofficial owner.
I am moving at the end of the month and want to take both Perch and Flea with me. My first inclination is to pay Jason for the cat and, if that fails, a.) report neglect to the shelter where Flea was adopted then pick up the cat or, as last resort, b.) take the cat and run!
Does anyone know if a shelter will "reclaim" a cat? I'm uncomfortable with the "cat-napping" idea - can I get in legal trouble for this? Should I just leave Flea behind...and potentially reclaim him when my roommates tire of a cat with no litter box?
Thank you in advance for your help !
I live with six (yes, six) roommates and, at first, two well-cared-for cats ("Perch," is my cat and the other owned by a responsible roommate). Six months ago, we rented a bedroom to "Jason," who unexpectedly brought a third cat, "Flea." From Flea's first appearance - begging for attention in the kitchen with no owner (or litter box!) in sight - I took on Flea's care...and costs...assuming myself Flea's new "parent." Flea and I have bonded to the point that Flea treats me as his owner and Perch as his "brother." Apparently, Jason thinks otherwise and won't let me adopt Flea.
In six month, Jason has given me $40 and four small bags of cheap cat food...yet Flea costs me $50 a month. Jason has virtually no contact with Flea. I just got back from vacation and paid a catsitter for both Perch and Flea...despite Jason being home! Jason is obviously taking advantage of me and I continue in the hope that, one day, he'll willingly give Flea to his unofficial owner.
I am moving at the end of the month and want to take both Perch and Flea with me. My first inclination is to pay Jason for the cat and, if that fails, a.) report neglect to the shelter where Flea was adopted then pick up the cat or, as last resort, b.) take the cat and run!
Does anyone know if a shelter will "reclaim" a cat? I'm uncomfortable with the "cat-napping" idea - can I get in legal trouble for this? Should I just leave Flea behind...and potentially reclaim him when my roommates tire of a cat with no litter box?
Thank you in advance for your help !