Why does my cat like my neighbour more?

As with most pets, the way to a cat’s heart is through their stomach. And it’s very easy to grab their affection with tasty treats. — dpa

Is your pet cat spending less and less time at home? Is it not very hungry either? And is it also acting like a stranger? Your neighbour could be the one behind it.

Animal welfare organisations such as Aktion Tier in Germany often get phone calls from desperate cat owners reporting cases like this. The reason is usually pretty clear: their kitty is being fed and probably cuddled and looked after by someone else.