The cat hater down the road.

A friend of mine recently moved into a quiet neighborhood. She has two cats which have always been both indoor\outdoor. About two weeks ago she decided that the cats could finally venture outside. Not a week later they disapeared. After two days of searching and putting up posters she was approached by one of her neighbors who lived a few houses down. The man advised her to check all the local shelters because his nextdoor neighbor has a strong hatred for cats and does not want them on his yard. He informed her that the man has a humane trap in his backyard which he baits with tuna. Once a cat is caught inside he removes the cat's collars and such then calls animal control to dispose of them.

Sure enough both cats were found at the local shelter, luckily in time. The shelter they were picked up at only keeps animals for 72 hours after that they are put down. It cost her $100 to get both her animals back. (Both were also missing their tags) She confronted the neighbor with the cat traps immediately, he denied nothing. Telling her he has every right to do so because her cats were on his lawn. Hmmmm... well maybe he shouldn't bait his yard with tuna then. Not to mention he removed their licenses reducing the chance of their safe recovery.

Unfortunately I don't think theres anything she can do, legally. Any opinions or advice would appreciated. Especially since now her cats know that theres tuna to be found in the guys yard!

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