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witsend19

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Long story short...my neighbor and longtime friend adopted a cat from the shelter. She was traveling for work often and took him once. With his age and shelter/foster history it was traumatic for him. So, she asked me to watch him for three days and NEVER came back for him despite me contacting her. She won't answer the phone. Ignores most texts. Even took her fence down so she can park in the backyard to avoid people.

Here's the thing...it's been four months! Her cat got very very sick and I literally begged her via text (and sent pics of his bloody urine) to her. She dropped off canned tuna and chicken broth to cure him since she read it online.

Two days later...she snatched him off of my property in the night to take him to a new home. Two days after that...

Just had to pick up the Cat.
He hasn't stopped crying since I dropped him off. Being torn from his buddies I think is just too much even with the new cat. So I'm sure he will run back to your house, but just don't let him in if you don't want to. I'll leave him food out front, but he doesn't seem to be so keen on me since I am the kidnapper now, so I don't expect much love from him. He's apparently been non stop crying.

She never came back for him. Doesn't supply food, care, shelter, or vet care. I've done it all and want to know what my legal options are in Texas. This is obviously a case of abandonment, right? I told her point blank I did not need any more animals since my health is rapidly declining.

I'm at my wits end. I've lost a friend and am worried about the future of this poor cat. But, I want to recoup my losses for his constant care.

What to do?
 
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Forgot to add...

This is Texas and it's HOT. Any elderly cat with urinary issues that doesn't feel well deserves to have the strain of the heat removed from their poor body. He cried at my door ALL night when she threw him back over the fence. Of course I let him in! His crying is enough to unnerve anyone. That's why she throws him out and his 'new' home decided not to keep him.

Note: I have nursed him back to health. But, it isn't right that she did that. Do I have legal recourse?
 

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Do you know what shelter he was adopted from? I would start by contacting them and relaying the something you have stated here.

Also, I highly doubt you will recoup any money back. I wouldn't even be seeking this if it were me. I would focus my time on having the cat removed from current owner (whether the shelter takes him back or you choose to adopt him.)

Be sure to keep any text conversations or phone messages if possible.
 
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I did keep all texts as proof. She has quite the history with her so called animal husbandry. She adopted a cat years ago and decided she didn't want it after the novelty wore off and dumped it at a shelter. Then proceeded to adopt a dog. Which she somehow managed to keep alive until she mistakenly gave her the wrong medications which ultimately caused internal bleeding of some sort and she died. See why I am so concerned and the cat is still with me?

This same individual is doing DIY construction on her home this very minute at 11:41PM. I think it's time that I start calling the police.
 
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And I do know the shelter. I foster for them and will contact them in the morning. I just wanted opinions on the matter from other neutral animal lovers. I am so angry, disappointed, and downright disgusted that someone could have such disregard for a living being. So, I'm sorry if that comes through in my posts. I appreciate all of your help and guidance!
 
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