Originally posted by kuhio98
I would definitely take the kitty to the vet.
I absolutely disagree with the idea of rehoming it based upon YOUR assessment (or the assessment of anyone) as to whether they are taking adequate care (as you see it) of the cat.
You raise a very good point, and VERY justified, especially taking your own bad experience into account. My heart breaks every time I think of your story

As (almost) everyone agrees, the first priority is getting medical help for an injured animal - questions of ownership can be handled later......

Gary, I have PMd you.