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Can i take another persons cat to the vet?
Hello,
For the last few months there has been a cat wandering around in our street. We know it belongs to but the owner has disowned it - they got a bird and a dog and now the cat is too scared to go in. She comes to my house a lot and i feed it. Can i take her to the vet without the owners permission? My other neighbor told her about the cat but the owner doesn't care.
Do you think i would eb able to adopt it? And could i take it to the vet or would they take it away from me or not see it because i have no paper work and it is not my cat.
I have become attached ot it now :)
Thanks in advance for your help and advice.
16 Answers
- ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Since they've thrown her out, they'll probably let you have her if you ask them. A few years ago a kitten showed up at my door and I found the owner in my neighborhood. She had thrown him out when she found out she was pregnant. I told her I was keeping him and she agreed it was the best thing. Make sure to have her microchipped and keep her inside in case they change their minds later.
- jue7rcLv 51 decade ago
If you are caring enough to want to look after this cat and make sure it is well then I don't think any vet in the world would have a problem with that. The vet will just want to get paid, they don't care about whether the cat is yours or not - I have never heard of "ownership papers" and even if the cat is a pedigree (which I doubt) the vet would not even ask to see the documentation.
If possible I would try to have a word with the cat's owner and see if they are happy for you to take over responsibility for it. You will probably need to explain that you are willing to take over the financial responsibility as well as giving it a loving home and make sure they are aware that you will not be knocking on their door asking for money to pay the vet.
If they really don't care about this cat then I should think they will be very relieved that you are going to look after it. If they kick up a fuss, threaten them by saying you will report them for animal neglect - that should do the trick!
Source(s): Animal welfare volunteer. Owner of 5 cats. - SophieLv 51 decade ago
Sounds like the owners won't care what you do - anyway how will they know it's you who took it? We did the same for a local 'stray' and were really glad we'd done it. We noticed he had a cut, took him to the vet, the vet said he'd been spayed but they'd made a mistake the first time which really threatened the cat's health (something about not finishing the operation properly). We got him fixed and now we feed him - I'm moving house soon and plan to 'kidnap' him. you're doing the right thing. You might cover yourself by taking a picture of the cat and asking the vet for a letter or medical note to make it clear the cat needed the treatment your gave to it, just in case.
- Blue DiamondLv 41 decade ago
The owner has basically made a stray out of it. If you want to be sure, just ask them if you can have the cat. Sounds like the cat has adopted you already. If they aren't caring for the cat, they probably won't care anyway. The vet will see the cat, just tell them you have recently adopted it. As far as I know there is no law that says you can't provide care for any cat.
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- LaurieLv 71 decade ago
If they disowned the cat, it is no longer theirs.
If they don't feed the cat, or supply shelter and have made it known that they don't want the cat, it is no longer their cat. If they acknowledge that the cat is theirs tell them that the cat has kind of adopted you and ask if you could have it. If I was in that position, I would take the cat to the vet, have it treated regardless of who's cat is was. Take it to the vet, give it a name, approx age and say it is yours. The vet is not going to take the cat away from you, don't worry about that. You have possession of the cat so at this time it is yours.
sounds like the cat has already adopted you,so bring it in and now it's yours.
- Anonymous5 years ago
possibly he isn't getting adequate stimulation or actual pastime and his unreleased power is inflicting frustration and aggression. attempt to discover techniques he would nicely be greater energetic. Mine will additionally play with a small crumpled paper ball for a on a similar time as. in case you do no longer enable him to bypass outdoors possibly enable him a screened window to sit down down at. i don't be attentive to if that's the superb element to do, yet i might smack the cat too, you may no longer in basic terms enable the habit. i'm questioning i might additionally stroll around donning a bottle of water to splash on him, or shop some water weapons obtainable. There are additionally many organic cat calming products containing L-Tryptophan and chamomile, which look promising. i've got additionally examine that Omega-3 fish oil can help boost serotonin uptake which promotes a feeling of well-being. If no longer the rest works, possibly a mild dose of an anti psychotic drugs might help, in case you will get him to take it. My grandmother had a cat that began to run in circles and scream, regrettably meds have been the only scientific care.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Since you know who owns the cat, would it not be the wiser course of action to speak to the owners personally before seeking the advice of strangers.
A vet does not require proof of ownership to treat any animal as long as the person with the cat has a pocket full of cash.
- kittyweezyLv 41 decade ago
If the cat needs to see a vet and you have the money, take the cat to the vet. The vets office isn't going to care. I've never heard of "ownership papers" for a cat. What are they going to do, sue you?
- bon bLv 41 decade ago
Most vets couldn't care less if you're the owner or not, as long as they get paid. I don't know what paper work they expect to see on a stray cat.
- -+Cutie+-Lv 41 decade ago
the Owners Don't Care for it anymore?
If they don't then i Suggest you talk to the Owners about this cat.
And if they give you permission, bring it to the vet.
And if the owners say you can keep her then go ahead, Adopt her.
So, Yes.