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In reply to the discussion: Seeking advice regarding a kitty [View all]Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)An intact cat and running the neighborhood at all time means that even if this cat has a "home", the people who he "belongs to" are not being responsible. If you give him a home, that would not be the wrong thing to do. I would at least get him fixed if he is going to be free to roam.
But it sounds to me like he may be homeless. You would not believe the number of cats who are without a home, and survive because of people like you making sure they have food. People move and just leave the cat. Some get tired of the responsibility.
But if you worry about the owners missing him, try putting some posters up around the neighborhood or an ad in the local newspaper. Personally, I wouldn't worry about them, I would worry about the cat....but that is just me.