Let's play: is it wrong?

[partiallysunny]

Is it wrong to steal a kitten? The little black one? Who's owner leaves it outside when it's snowing and freezing?

[sparksfly]

Steal away! I would also be tempted to beat the crap out of the owner for that.

[partiallysunny]

And she loves us. And my son. If I leave the front door open, she walks in.

We don't even feed her! She just loves us.

I mean, she is well feed and healthy. But I left my house a quarter after 5 this morning and she's sitting on my front porch meowing pathetically.

I made H cuddle her to warm her up.

[sparksfly]

You need to take her in.

[dixienormous]

I agree with sparksfly. Take that little baby in!

[sparksfly]

Do you think they will even notice if the kitty doesn't come back?

[dixienormous]

I'm a hardcore "inside cat" person. Too many risks with letting your pet be outside. The only time we let T outside was on to the porch (or my IL's yard) and we were keeping a VERY close eye on him

[Deleted]

Aww poor kitty.

[partiallysunny]

Yeah. I'm a full on "indoor kitty" person a well.

I think she'd notice. H had heard the owner yell "come eat and you can go back over and play with them!"

She knows her kitty hangs out with us.

And there are so many outdoor cats in the neighborhood! This kitten has a brother, but he's skittish.

[dixienormous]

~sigh~

[sparksfly]

This little one wants to be an inside cat and wants to be loved.

[partiallysunny]

Thank you sparksfly! You've confirmed my feelings on the matter. This cat wants to be an indoor cat.

Should I talk to the owner or just steal her?

[sparksfly]

You are welcome. I would say just steal her. The current owners obviously don't care about this cat's well being. If they cared they would realize that she doesn't like being outside. They know she goes to you looking for warmth and love and yet they chose to do nothing about it.

[wrathofkuus]

Just steal her.

[partiallysunny]

I really wanted to like this person. She has a daughter around my kids age and I need friends.

But if you don't treat your pets well...

[sparksfly]

Just don't let them see the cute little kitty in your house. And if they ask if you have seen her, tell them you haven't.

[SwimDeep]

I had an indoor/outdoor cat growing up. He loved being outside and prowling the neighborhood. But I was the type of kid who wouldn't be able to sleep at night if my pet wasn't warm and safe inside. Especially on bad weather nights. Shoot, even if the weather turned bad during the day I'd stand outside and call him until he came. I will never understand people who don't give their outside pets a second thought.

[Muddled]

No, you should not steal the cat! Even if it was ok to catnap, it sounds like your house will be the first place she looks when kitty goes missing.

Talk to her. Tell her you've fallen in love with kitty and see where the conversation goes.

[starrieskies]

Part of me wants so badly to say steal the kitty, but I agree with muddled. I think you should probably try talking to the owner first. Maybe it's a good excuse for a play date for the kids.

[cuddlyevil]

ITA with Muddled & Starries.

[wrathofkuus]

I vote steal the kitten and then sell your house and move to the one that's for sale two doors down from me.

[partiallysunny]

Lol. I was going to talk to the owner. Since I want to be her friend, maybe, in the future

[partiallysunny]

Nov 13, 2013 10:02:48 GMT -5 wrathofkuus said:

I vote steal the kitten and then sell your house and move to the one that's for sale two doors down from me.

Well this just solves two problems. I'd have the cat and a friend near by.

Done and done.

[margarita]

This is so funny, because I remembered that cat this morning (for some reason) and was going to ask you if she's still been visiting you guys.

You can't steal her. Talk to the owner, and hopefully she'll agree for you to take the cat in. Or she'll say you can send the cat to me. That would be cool, too.

[captainmel]

I would just let the kitty come in any time it wants. I would buy food and treats and a litter box. Eventually the kitty just wouldn't leave. Tada! You have a kitty!

Then you can talk to the owner and say "kitty just loves it here at my house! It is kind of like she just moved in!" And since owner knows kitty likes it there better and obviously doesn't care very much about kitty she'll probably just go with it.

[partiallysunny]

I already have cat food and a litter box, so... I'm half way there.

[neonpink]

I'd talk to the owner.

[sassycat]

So PS any update on your new kitty?

[partiallysunny]

sassycat No update. I haven't seen the neighbor. Thankfully, it's warming up again. I've let the kitten in the house to warm up a few times. This also helps in seeing if our current cat (H's cat) likes her as well.

I'm a little afraid we'll bring her in and then she'll be fighting us to go outside all the time. I do not want an indoor/outdoor kitty.

I do think H's cat needs a friend. She spends most of the night meowing, which started after my cat died. I think she's lonely. No one to play with at night any more

[sassycat]

Your H's kitty needs a friend. That should be the answer right there. Think of no more meowing in the night.

Once kitty is indoors for a while they do get used to it. I know my kitty was a rescue and was an outdoor, but now just lovingly is content sitting or sleeping on, in, or around anything that is mine.

Good luck, and hopefully the neighbour will gladly give you her kitty and be your friend too.