The only option I can think is to declaw the cat. They put the cat under and remove the claws entirely. But maybe then it’s no good to have a cat like that outside as it might get into a fight and couldn’t defend itself?
Probably that option is anaethemic to you anyway, since you are probably pretty angry at your neighbor for his threat that he would steal your cat.
I would imagine carrying the cat off would be illegal. I see his point, but I still think it would be illegal of him to steal your cat.
First of all, you’re right. I won’t do it. Second, that’s not going to solve the muddy footprints.
NEVER DECLAW A CAT!!!! IT’S SICK, CRUEL AND INHUMANE!! CHOP OFF YOUR OWN FINGERS!