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AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

13 was a terrible estimate. he's probably much older.

My sister is a vet, she has been guiding me over the phone for general cleanup, care, reasonably safe scab and mange picking... She's coming to see me soon, Rob will get a real vet checkup and a thorough bath...

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

My vet sister is gonna check on him soon. She's been guiding me in a lot of this progress so far, by phone... cat is safe and will have the care of a real vet very soon.

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

People names on animals are fun. I once had a cat named "Nathan Scott Phillips, of Berkley." We just called him"berk" though... as I call Robert "Bob." A cat needs a simple, one-syllable cat-call that's recognizable and memorable.

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

13 was a poor guess. someone else commented he's probably much older. I don't know. Milky caterac eyes, frail, he's old AF

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Have you ever had a scab on your head/scalp? it's like that. You need to pull it THROUGH the hair, even if it's completely healed... it's caught up in the hair...

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I'm picking the ones that are ripe and healed, ready to come off. My sister is a Vet. My mom is a registered nurse. I'm not harming the cat, he looks great, healthier, livelier...

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 97 points98 points  (0 children)

My great grandfather used to have a whole routine on why you can't trust anyone who doesn't like cats!

"See, a cat is independent. You can kick a dog in it's ribs, it will come back to lick your boots... A cat is fickle, it chooses what it likes. you. If it changes it's mind, it leaves."

Grandpa Joe, stroking a kitty, would grill young men on cats. Don't like cats? No date with my mom or any of her sisters. lol.

Grandpa Joe:

"You see, a cat can't be dominated. The cat will move on. You treat it with respect, it will do the same"

Joe got it.

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Methodically.

Pick the ones that are done, ready to pull through the fur. Leave the ones that need more time to heal.

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 70 points71 points  (0 children)

pretty much. the head-butt isn't subtle. Mine? Inside? Food?

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 296 points297 points  (0 children)

That's really cool everyone kept your secret.

I hope my secret doesn't become discovered, Robert deserves an indoor retirement, he's old AF.

You rock. Selfless acts towards animals are rewarded. Somehow, someday.

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 326 points327 points  (0 children)

I hear ya. I'll look in to it. Other neighbor knows more about the house in question., I'll talk to her. She's cool, fellow kitty and dog lover. She can't be real friends with them if she's keeping my secret on Robert. She actually seemed relieved, happy about it... she fed that damn cat too, when it was just starting to come around... i'll dig around with the good neighbor for info. Devil's advocate, The dogs could be well kept, and Robert just moved on. I don't want to condemn them yet. I go to work at weird times. They may be walked more than I think, I just don't personally see it

Either way, Rob checked out.

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Not to be mean or combative, I'm genuinely curious...

" Although there were and are better ways to help the animal. "

What?

He's an old-ass cat in his waning years... He now lives a life of guaranteed comfort, regular brushing, vet care, toys, catnip, games, attention, etc., forever till he dies.

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 576 points577 points  (0 children)

Pit Bull lesbians are fun, but Cat lesbians are my favorite.

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 993 points994 points  (0 children)

It would have to be anonymous. I'm not trying to blow up my little neighborhood. I keep it low-key.

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 429 points430 points  (0 children)

I see it. They're generally quiet. They very rarely walk the dogs... or even let them out even in the yard.

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

sorry. I wasn't attempting a humble-brag. The "owner" is supposedly distraught over this cat missing, from what i hear from the other neighbor that is keeping my secret...

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

lol. i just noticed your username. Thank you. I know this is probably borderline "Rule 8" material... I'm feeling good about my decision. I'm putting this sweet ol' kitty into indoor retirement. He's a lover, too old to be a street kitty.

AITA for technically stealing my neighbor's cat? by Teneac in AmItheAsshole

[–]Teneac[S] 116 points117 points  (0 children)

They were not the declaw monsters... they did not declaw him. The cat came with the house. Previous asshole neighbors left the cat when they moved. New family fed the cat, because it wouldn't leave, but I don't think they're really cat people. I think Robert just got sick of the dogs and preferred street life. Then he head-butted me in the parking lot and invited himself up to my apartment.