To who it may concern...
My family and I moved here in 2001. My grandpa, being so close to me and my brother, also came with us but bought the house in front. An alley separates us. Later, a few cats came around, nothing special. However, my grandpa and my brother threw scraps of food to them. Before they knew it, 2 cats became 4, 4 became 6 and oh my god. I believe the population went up to 20+. I know the pound showed up once or twice and provided cages so my grandpa could take them to the pound, I guess. Anyhow, it was pretty insane.
My grandpa passed away in 2012, I inherited his house and now live in it. The cats still roam around, a friend face and my brother still feeding them keeps them here. But now, I'm the one getting the pound called on, and neighbors complaining that "I have too many cats", and they go into their properties. I love these cats, cats in general, but theyre really getting me in trouble. I have anxiety, so an angry neighbor yelling at me is gonna hurt. I cry actually. I don't know what to do, I know the pound wouldnt give these ferals a chance, they will die, but I also need peace of mind. If anyone has advice, or can help me in any way, I will appreaciate it so so much. You would help me and these cats. The number has decreased, my brother says 10 are seen around, 1 or 2 during mating season. I don't have to tell you how things get then, you know.
My family and I moved here in 2001. My grandpa, being so close to me and my brother, also came with us but bought the house in front. An alley separates us. Later, a few cats came around, nothing special. However, my grandpa and my brother threw scraps of food to them. Before they knew it, 2 cats became 4, 4 became 6 and oh my god. I believe the population went up to 20+. I know the pound showed up once or twice and provided cages so my grandpa could take them to the pound, I guess. Anyhow, it was pretty insane.
My grandpa passed away in 2012, I inherited his house and now live in it. The cats still roam around, a friend face and my brother still feeding them keeps them here. But now, I'm the one getting the pound called on, and neighbors complaining that "I have too many cats", and they go into their properties. I love these cats, cats in general, but theyre really getting me in trouble. I have anxiety, so an angry neighbor yelling at me is gonna hurt. I cry actually. I don't know what to do, I know the pound wouldnt give these ferals a chance, they will die, but I also need peace of mind. If anyone has advice, or can help me in any way, I will appreaciate it so so much. You would help me and these cats. The number has decreased, my brother says 10 are seen around, 1 or 2 during mating season. I don't have to tell you how things get then, you know.