Cat Parent Takes In Stray Tuxedo Cat, Then Stays Silent After Learning Owner Has Been Frantically Searching For It
The OP of this story explained that they live in a neighborhood that has a feral cat colony. So in order to control their population, they dedicated their-self to trapping and spaying/neutering the cats, before releasing them.
Some months ago, OP trapped a male tuxedo cat, with plans to neuter and release him, as they usually do. But this cat was different.
He was affectionate, literally hugging OP around the neck, and clearly craved human attention. They took him to the vet and discovered he wasn’t neutered, had no microchip, and was infested with tapeworms.
It was clear he needed more than a quick release, so OP decided to bring him into their home. Before long, they developed a liking for the cat and adopted it as their own.
Recently, OP’s friend showed them a Facebook post from a woman claiming her cat had been missing since months back. The description matched perfectly: male tuxedo, distinct white spot on the forehead, and a love of hugs.
Suddenly, OP felt the weight of a difficult choice. The cat was now living safely indoors and had bonded deeply with them and their other pet.
Despite OP’s friend urging them to reach out to the owner, they opted to keep the cat and pretend like they didn’t see the post.
Scroll through the screenshots below to see how this tricky situation unfolded.
Let’s dig into the details
A bit of backstory
OP discovered that the cat she took in belonged to someone else, and the owner had put up a post on facebook her missing cat
OP refused turning in the cat and even pretended like they didn’t see the facebook post
Important edit
We gathered some interesting reactions from the Reddit community
“Owners who don't meet basic veterinary needs or have a pet microchiped shouldn't be responsible for an animal's life.”
“Considering that the cat had tapeworms and wasn't in good shape indicates that it was neglected.”
“The woman was a bad pet owner for not neutering or microchipping her cat.”
“The cat is better off with a non-neglectful owner who will keep it inside and get it proper medical care.”
“He wasn't neutered and had frickin untreated worms. NTA, keep your new cat.”
“If you could figure out a way to let her know her cat is safe without stirring up trouble, you should try.”
From the information about the Facebook post, it’s obvious that the family is heartbroken about losing their beloved pet.
However, the neglect that the cat suffered makes it easy for Netizens to tilt towards OP’s side.
Ultimately, it all boils down to the legality of OP’s actions. As one Redditor suggested, it may be best for OP to reach out to the owner and inform them of the current situation of her cat.
What would you do if you were in this position? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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