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Found a kitten and now someone is looking for him. . .
So, I found a kitten super early monday morning outside my apartment and he ran right up to me and started meowing and purring and I brought him upstairs and fed him (he was really hungry) and he was also really dirty. I have since taken him to the vet and had all his vaccines done and am planing on getting him neutered on the 20th. I already love him and I am one of those people who considers animals to be like humans.
Today, I am walking around the neighborhood and there are flyers everywhere with the kitten I found on them. I don't know what to do. I don't think I can give him up (it would be like giving away a human baby) and my other cat already has bonded with him.
Should I ignore the flyers and not do anything and just keep him? Should I email these people and say that I found him and Im not giving him back, or should I give him back :'(
I need some advice. . .
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Well you should think of what you would want in this situation. From the beginning it sounded like the kitten was being mistreated, but if the flyers were put up everywhere, obviously somebody wants him back, and cares.
There could be many possible reasons that the kitten showed up at your house hungry and dirty, he couldve ran away and not found his way back, or the family couldve went on vacation and didnt leave enough food behind. Whatever the reason may be, you shouldn't be selfish about the cat. It seem as if the family really loves their cat, and wants it back. I understand that you have bonded with the kitten, as if it was your baby, but.. it wasnt yours to begin with.
And if i lost my cat...i would be worried and want it back too.
Hope i helpeedd(:
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well look at it this way, what if your can ran away from you. you would be heartbroken what if these people have kids? it may be hard but think of it and im sure youll think of the right thing to do. maybe the cat ran out of the door or something it they are putting up flyers then they must love this cant and im sure you do to but sometimes doing the right thing dont feel right. really sometimes doing the right thing isnt right to you but later down the road youll find out that it was the right thing that you would of wanted someone to do the same if they found your cat. i cant tell you what to do or make you do it but im going to tell you what i would do i would give the cat back
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If there is a number on the flyer then it's most appropriate to call them and let them know that you have found the kitten. From there you can explain how much you and the kitten have bonded and that you hate having to give the little one up. Let them know that you've already gotten him vaccinated after cleaning him up, feeding him, and have been taking very good care of him.
The people have two options from there. They may see how much you care about this kitten and allow you to keep him. They, also, may be so dreadfully heartbroken that they want him back more than anything.
If they take the little guy back then don't fight it. Be mature and bring him over to their house. Ask them if you can visit him often or if they wouldn't mind allowing you to pet-sit him when they go out of town. Make sure to leave your name and phone number so that they can call if they change their minds or take a vacation and need your assistance.
To just ignore the flyers is just cruel. If they took the time to create multiple flyers then he probably means a lot to them, too. Sometimes we can't always have what we want. Be graceful and call them immediately about him.
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First, think about how attached you are to this cat already. Now think about how long his original owners have had him (a lot longer than you have). Think about how much they love him and miss him. What if your cat went missing? Would you be okay with someone taking it in and then refusing to give it back? I know how hard this is, and trust me, I know how easily you can get attached to animals because I'm the same way, but you need to give these people their cat back.
Also, you say you consider animals to be like humans. In that case, you're pretty much refusing to give back someone's child. I'm not trying to be mean or anything, just put yourself in their situation.
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