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Can my neighbor trap and get rid of my cats legally if they are in her yard?

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Reputation Level 18
Your neighbor can trap your cats and then call animal control. I suggest you keep your cats out of her yard.
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Reputation Level 17
These comments are made for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship exists between us.

It depends on what you mean by "get rid of." If your cats are in her yard, she has the right to hold them and turn them over to the local animal control agency. She can't kill them.

You have a legal responsibility to control your cats just the same as a dog owner.
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Reputation Level 6
Your neighbor depending on the method he used to trap your cats, or how he gets rid of your cats could be in violation of the laws of the State of Texas. I suggest that you call the Houston, TX. SPCA at 713-869-7722 for specific advise since the are quit knowledgeable in this area.
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