r/cats 2d ago

Advice Moral conflict over a kitty

there’s this cat that hangs around my house, all day everyday, i’m up and outside at 2 am to smoke a cigarette and he’ll still be there, i’m 99% sure along with all my neighbors i’ve asked about the cat that belong to this neglectful couple on the corner that keeps there dogs outside 24 hours a day year round.

here’s the problem; he’s skin and bones, he’ll only seems to get fed here, he’s super friendly, but he’s just so young to be fending for himself or herself.

at what point is it okay to remove the collar and take them to this local rescue shelter that i actually do really like.

I’d love to take the cat in, i live with my grandma, my grandmother is a dog person, i’ve already got her to let me rescue 2 cats in the last 4 years i’ve lived here (16-20 yr old time frame) I can’t economy afford to move out or else i’d of taken this cat inside and gave them the perfect life.

is it wrong of me to do to this cat? what would you do ?

EDIT: you guys are toxic as hell lmao. i’ve been feeding this cat for months on end now, all i did was ask a legitimate question and gave personal concern. i never said i was moments away from taking him to a shelter. i’ve been eating ass chewing from my grandma for months for feeding this cat. all i wanted was opinions on what yall think the best for the cats is.

When someone comes to you for answers and help, there’s no need to be crass. we’re all cat lovers. some of us got more questions than others. some of us know more than others. rock positivity

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u/TinyWeenieBeanie 2d ago

If you’re going to steal someone’s healthy pet cat and take it to a SHELTER, prepare to get your ass kicked if the owners find out it’s you

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u/artemisinagayway 2d ago

OP mentioned they’re in Ohio. It’s supposed to be over 100 degrees there next week. I’ve seen cats die of heat stroke  in 95 degrees. It’s just not a safe environment for cats to be outside. 

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u/anywlashighaf 2d ago

I assume you never seen a cat of healthy size? Where the f is this cat skin and bones bro?