Logan, for some reason I feel strongly that Butter is yours for life. Obviously they didn't take good care of Butter and being so smart - he just found himself a GOOD HOME!

Years ago a beautiful longhaired Tuxedo showed up around Christmas time. He was mean and hungry. I fed him much to my husband's disgust. A few days later two young Korean children came up asking about the cat. Had I seen it? I helped them locate the cat and they took it home. They called it Mary. Again a few days later Mary was at my house again. The children showed up for the second time and I helped them find Mary.

The third time Mary showed up I wanted to cry. Mary had electrical wire around her neck and it was obvious that she had been put on an electrical wire leash and she had chewed through it. The children came again and this time I was stern. I told them I would not help them and that if they wanted their cat - their parents had to come to see me before I would help. No one ever showed up.

I couldn't take Mary in - I already had two cats, but I did contact everyone I knew and asked about finding Mary a good home. Good friends decided to take Mary. After a trip to the vets - Mary is not Mary - but Roscoe
(their new name for him). Roscoe has lived with my friends as a pampered indoor cat for years now and he is the love of their life - especially the husband.

Yes, if they show up and ask about Butter, you have to deal with it. But I am just betting they are thrilled Butter isn't their responsibility anymore. It would also be nice if your neighbor could let the matter drop as well. I saw Butter's picture and he is a real beauty.

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