Neighbor accuses another resident of stealing her cat because it visits her doorstep constantly, even though she allowed them to play with her cat previously: ‘I was acting in good faith’

The cat distribution system doesn't always mix well with neighbor disputes, and sometimes, the cats that are distributed are the catalyst for an uncomfortable argument between you and Mrs. Jensen next door. This story highlights how one's kindness can be misunderstood as weakness, and in that same vein, make one never want to touch a random person's indoor/outdoor cat ever again.

Here's the thing, though: This isn't a random cat, and the resident in question didn't give treats to an unsuspecting animal without its owner's permission. Most people in the rational world, even the craziest of cat people (like myself), understand that you never give a random animal food unless you're sure they're a stray cat. The resident in this story explains that their neighbor has been throwing accusations at them, claiming they are trying to "steal" her cat. The resident had asked their neighbor if they could give their cat a treat upon first meeting the animal, and the neighbor was all for it. Somewhere, somehow, she had a change of heart. What was once all good and dandy was now an offense punishable by no more nose boops. Scroll below to continue reading the story.

P.S. We're on the cat's side.

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"Neighbour keeps accusing me of ‘stealing’ her cat because it sits outside my door"

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If someone really wants to, they can convince themselves of things that are not true. Whatever helps them form a narrative that features them as the victim and the other person involved as their alleged perpetrator.
Cats will do what they want, especially if their owner is giving them free rein over the rest of the neighborhood's front porches. This neighbor clearly has what I like to call “owner jealousy.” As a cat mom myself, I struggle to watch my beloved furry fella bond with others because, well, I want their attention all to myself. If I didn't know any better, the neighbor is feeling possible envy or jealousy, but is translating this to anger when she interacts with the resident.
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