I've posted before about Larry. I thought he was a stray or more likely abandoned and I've been feeding him for over a month now and trying to find a home for him (my wife is allergic so I can't bring him in). I found out today he has a home. One of my neighbors owns him. The problem is he's very thin and not neutered and is allowed to roam around the neighborhood. It seems at least as far a I can tell he's not being taken care of. I'm really torn as to what to do. I've thought about confronting the neighbor but they don't speak English. Any advice would be appreciated.
I've considered this option but it's pretty extreme and could lead to a war with the neighbors (which I'm not up for).
But would they know it was you? Honestly I think when it comes to outdoors cats, it's free for all when it comes to spay/neuter. Can't afford it? I do it for you. You're simply irresponsible? I won't be.
Good point, I'm seriously considering it. I'm going to talk to the owners first.
The bad part here is that once you talk to them, if you neuter him without their agreement, they might become hostile. They'll know it was you who did it. But then again, if they see you feeding cats, or notice that their cat is around your place a lot, they might figure it out anyway. Or if a neighbor tells them.
Yeah I can't have enmities that close to where I live. 😀 I think I'm going to try talking to them as best I can and strongly suggest they get him fixed.
I guess it's best if you give them a flyer from a free clinic too, if you have one, just so they're more likely to follow up if they choose to. Or a handwritten note with info on free programs.