I asked my "friend" what happened and she said that she fed Maxx kibble, but forgot to feed her wet food. I don't believe her, because there was the same amount of kibble in the container as when I left, and the cat food can lid, which sits on top of the kibble, had not been moved. I am pretty sure she is lying to me.

She had water because she prefers to drink out of the toilet and we made sure to leave the lids open for her. We also left her a full bowl of water, but she never actually drinks from the bowl anyway.

I think she got into one of my plants because she was absolutely starving. She had diarhhea for a couple of days, but she seems to be better now. She was a little jumpy this week, I think she thinks we are angry at her.

She was a cat owner up until a couple of months ago when she gave them both to the SPCA (Humane Society) because her two children seemed to be allergic. She fed her cats the same way I feed Maxx, so I don't understand this at all. She literally lives 10 feet away from me, in the apartment right across the hall. How difficult is it?

I think I will buy one of those self-dispensing food containers for next time if I can't find somebody I trust to take care of my furbaby.

I haven't spoken with my neighbour since this happened. I suppose I should phone her (once I calm down) and express my anger.

Thanks for all your support.