Neighbor stole my cat?

Ok so we got a cat a few months ago for our daughter,adopted her from the local shelter. She was an indoor cat and oneday got out never to be seen again...or so i thought. We noticed just recently a familiar face looking out the nieghbors window..Its our cat. We had posted lost cat signs and everything and they never called to tell us. Our cat has peculiar markings so we KNOW this is ours..what should we do. She is microchipped but still under the Humane Society,we never had a chance to change it to our name. we have missed our kitty dearly, and now know where she has been all this time.

Neighbor stole my cat?
can you talk to this neighbor?
Reply:Ok I would report the cat stolen and have them go to the neighbors house and get the cat.


The cats microchip will show the cat from the Human Society and then you can get your cat back as it will be recorded that you own the cat through the human society. You could also try and talk to the neighbor and tell them that the cat has a microchip and that you can prove the cat is yours and if they dont return it that you can report the cat as stolen and go from there.


You should get your cat back either way.
Reply:THe best thing you can do is talk to them and let them know that she was an indoor cat but escaped. Let them know that she is microchipped and you can prove (or the Humane Society can vouch for you) that it is your cat. That's what microchipping is all about. Perhaps they took the cat in because it didn't have a collar, not being aware of microchips. Maybe they just love her and dont want to give her up. If you really have a great home why dont you invite your neighbor over to "inspect" and she will probably give the cat back. If not, time to call the humane society and ask for help. Good luck!
Reply:Go %26amp; ask your neighbor for your cat. If they say anything tell them you can prove ownership.


You may want to report them in case they are not very nice about it. Just to have a record of it.


The Humane Society will have a record of her chip # %26amp; maybe they can help you.


Good luck, I hope you get her back. If you do regeister her quick.
Reply:The Humane Society will know that that cat was adopted by you. Go to them and tell them what happened and then get in touch with your neighbour and tell her the cat is microchiped you don`t need to tell her its not in your name and if she will not return the cat you will go to the police. I f you have to go to the police they will be able to find out who really owns that cat, You.
Reply:I'd be really pissed off and probably just go get it. If someone stole either of my cats and I found them - nothing short of death could stop me. This situation really has to strain the neighborhood vibe.





The unfortunate thing nobody has mentioned is that the cat probably has bonded with your neighbor by now. The poor cat is the ultimate victim - already having to endure multiple family changes.
Reply:Go to your neibhors house and ask for your cat back. If that doesn't work then call the police. You also might want to have the Cops already contacted before you go to the door because they may not gve that cat back and maybe already havng a police there with you will scare them into giving your cat back.
Reply:As others have said, the chip will be traced back to the humane society and they will have you on record as adopting the cat.





Involve the police if necessary.
Reply:you should talk to try to see if the cat is female or male first. A lot of cats look alike. make a list of similarities. if they match up try to talk to your neighbor. Don't involve the authorities because you have no evidence its yours.
Reply:I would make a police report, have the cat checked for the chip with all information you know is on it. Once proved your cat, you will get it back right away. I wouldn't let anyone get away with stealing my cat.
Reply:Explain to your neighbor politely that it is your cat and you would like to have it back. If they don't believe you show them pictures and then you may get it back.
Reply:The Humane Society has your adoption record and can trace the cat back to you from the scan. Go tell your neighbor (with a policeman) to hand the cat over or you will prosecute.
Reply:Wow. It's always nice to know you have great neighbors, right? Pshh.


Talk to the Humane Society. If that really IS your cat, then they will be able to get it back without a problem. (:


Good luck!
Reply:ha ha ha! what a rude naighbor!!! ok so just knock on the door and ask for it back. if he/she says no call the cops and let them take charges. it ain't hard.
Reply:Go to your neighbor and Get Your Cat Back.


And if she doesnt want to give it up call the Humane society or the police so u can get it back
Reply:Sue the neighbor for theft.
Reply:What is wrong with just knocking on your neighbor's door and asking for your cat back?
Reply:Talk to the neighbor, inform them the cat is microchipped and the chip can be checked (don't mention that it's still in the Humane Society's name, the HS has you on file as the owner, so you're covered there). Show the neighbor the lost cat flyer you posted and tell them you've seen the cat looking out their window. Make sure you went over there with a carrier in your hand.





If they deny it, then it's time to call the police, who will go with you to the home. The cat is identified by the microchip--it's your property and you have proof. Make sure you have the microchip number written down (you'd have gotten it on your paperwork for the cat). Any vet can confirm the number with their scanner.