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My cat is neutered. The bully cat, not sure, but I doubt it. I recently moved to this house. At my previous place, which had a fenced back yard, he would often spend entire days outside without issue, often leaving the yard and going who knows where. Moving forward, I probably just won't let...

Good news. I was able to coax him out about 4 a.m. (after about 12 hours in there). He's dirty and musty-smelling but otherwise seems fine. (Time for a bath!) Thanks to all who replied with suggestions. 

His crying is more consistent now when I call for him. He must be stuck in there or at least unwilling to come out on his own, but now it seems like the former. I will be calling the real estate agent in the morning to say that should be justification to go inside.

Small update. I was able to get him to reply to my callings with a few scared-sounding meows until he wouldn't reply any longer. But he wouldn't come out or move, so still I cannot see him. I heard him adjust his position because I heard the sound of HVAC ducts moving slightly, so he must be on...

I will give that a try. These neighbors have not been the most helpful in the past, so I'm not sure they will comply or even if they allow the cat to stay inside for prolonged periods, as it appears to be outside all the time. Thanks!

I have a bit of predicament that I didn't have any luck when researching. Today my outdoor-access cat was outside when a neighbor's larger, somewhat-feral and more-aggressive cat came around. The two, both males, began a staredown. It ended in the neighbor's cat chasing my cat. They ran into...