I think we have had this question before , it had a lot of diverse answers. If the animals life is in danger and the local law and humane will not help. We all kinda felt it wasn't stealing but live saving emergancy. At least those aof us that posted answers. Of course you know some of us have already done some midnight rondevers and have no idea what happened to the animal when the neighbors have come looking for the rescued animal. Mostt are doing well in new loving homes we have found.
All this is just my opinion from posts that have been left about this topic.