It's bad practice for the local environment and cats. Cats are responsible for at least 63 species of birds, mammals, and reptiles going extinct. Just because it's a cultural thing doesn't mean it's good or should be ok.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I'm not argumenting with that, just saying it's normal here. Taking this cat in would be blatant theft

[+] VelvetStorm -12 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Serious question if it has no collar and nothing on it to indicate it is owned, how is it theft?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Tattoo in the ear or chip under the skin that can be read by any veterinarian.

That's where i'd head, if a cat that would linger several days in an area, with signs of sickness, dehydration or malnourishment. But this one was super fluffy and clean, it didn't cross my mind a single second it would be stray.

But like i say, different countries, different rules. In Australia it would be caught immediately because of local laws.

[–] VelvetStorm 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

What do the tattoos look like? Is it like a serial number like the chips have?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 5 months ago