[nina0113]

the cat was property and the owner should be reimbursed the exact amount she had it insured for up to $500. (as no cat is worth more than that)

You haven't priced Maine Coons or Bengals lately, have you? I had a Maine Coon that I got from a shelter (w/o papers); when he died of old age I looked into getting another one, and even pet-quality are more than $500. Bengals are the ones that look like teeny weeny leopards and tigers, and they start at $700 and keep right on going.

[John O]

OK. I've always just owned regular cats. Up the award to say $1000 then.