Please help asap!
Our neighbor has many many animals, most of which are neglected. Many of them end up on our property, so I keep food out for them. Over a year ago, one started staying here day and night. They were informed of this and did nothing. As the weather turned cold, he wanted inside, cold, soaking wet and very hungry. I started letting him in, feeding him and giving him a warm place to sleep at night. I then noticed that he was ill. I again informed the neighbor several times, who continued to ignore me and did nothing to treat or care for the cat. I finally took the cat to the vet, and have spent several hundreds of dollars to get him well. I nursed him back to health, and he continues to need care, but I love him dearly and he follows me everywhere. Now, over a year later, I receive a letter from the neighbor stating they want the cat back. I fear for his health and welfare if they did take him back, and it would be devastating for me.
What does the law say about this?
Our neighbor has many many animals, most of which are neglected. Many of them end up on our property, so I keep food out for them. Over a year ago, one started staying here day and night. They were informed of this and did nothing. As the weather turned cold, he wanted inside, cold, soaking wet and very hungry. I started letting him in, feeding him and giving him a warm place to sleep at night. I then noticed that he was ill. I again informed the neighbor several times, who continued to ignore me and did nothing to treat or care for the cat. I finally took the cat to the vet, and have spent several hundreds of dollars to get him well. I nursed him back to health, and he continues to need care, but I love him dearly and he follows me everywhere. Now, over a year later, I receive a letter from the neighbor stating they want the cat back. I fear for his health and welfare if they did take him back, and it would be devastating for me.
What does the law say about this?
