Oh how crumby that all is. I would do exactly the same as you in your situation. I don't know how close you are to your neighbor but maybe you could have a friendly word? Some people really don't mean to be cruel and neglect their animals but they do without realizing.

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If I am sitting on it then it is mine.
If it is shiny then it is mine.
If I am eating it then it is mine.
If it makes an interesting sound such a tinkle or a crinkle then it is obviously mine.
If my velvet paw is on it then it is mine.
If I have scratched it, it most definatly is mine.
and finally.. if it is yours it most certainly is mine mine MINE !!
The gospel according to Nefertiti

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