Today, my elderly neighbor called the police because my cat was in her yard. I now have a citation and a court date. Apparently, there is a leash law for cats in my town, and it is taken very seriously. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
I bet you're wondering how I ended up here
Today, I got caught trying to steal my own cat back from my neighbor. FML
What? It's Caturday!
Today, I discovered that the reason my neighbors have been giving me weird looks while whispering to each other lately is because I've started walking my cat on a leash, and this is apparently "a cause for concern about my mental health." FML
Nice try, Janet
Today, I witnessed my psycho neighbor put her cat in a cage, cross into my backyard, and set the cage down before returning to her house. She then called the cops and claimed I'd stolen her cat. The cops didn't believe my side of the story for a second. FML
Cats rule, dogs drool
Today, when I stepped outside, I found out my neighbors forgot to leash their mean-ass dog when he promptly started charging at me. If not for the black cat who lives outside my house, who I've fed before, jumping in and somehow single-handedly whooping his ass, I'd probably be dead. You don't fuck with stray cats. FML
Bad doggo
Today, I was threatened with arrest for refusing to accept a citation for having a dog off leash in a park. It wasn’t my fucking dog! It was a very friendly stray that started following me on my morning walk. I tried to explain myself but the dog wouldn’t leave my side or stop barking at the cop. FML
Reported!
Today, I received a lovely letter from the council telling me I have to cease the act of "breeding and selling cats" because someone from my Facebook reported me. I'm pretty sure I've never owned a cat or had one in my house. FML
Karen has concerns
Today, I had to call the cops on my batshit crazy neighbor, who’s repeatedly threatened to steal my dog. I finally got her ass on camera. She swears that my dog is being abused because it prefers to sleep outside instead of being in the house. Imagine that, an animal that likes being outside. FML
Today, I got a citation from my landlord because my puppy couldn't make it to the grass and peed in the shrubs. Later in the evening, I got a citation that my music was too loud. Until I'd submitted my 30-day notice yesterday, no one ever had a problem with me FML
Today, I found out that my cat, that I've had for 3 years, is actually my neighbor's missing cat. FML
Busted
Today, my door broke. My normally reclusive, antisocial cat, who runs and hides at the slightest noise, decided to come out and get friendly with the maintenance man. Now I owe a huge fee and my rent is increasing for having a pet I’m not supposed to have. FML
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Mirorbo 27
A leash law...for CATS? Where the hell do YOU live?
shemseyy 1
In that case, you should get a tiger
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Mirorbo 27
A leash law...for CATS? Where the hell do YOU live?
robc32ca 4
Most cities have a leash law for all domestic animals.
xlord 27
Yea!!! People better start putting leashes on them turtles. Crafty little bastards.
Mirorbo 27
Them turtles are ninjas!
Mirorbo 27
Looks like I need to get Bubbles a cute little fishy harness if we're to resume walkies in his fishbowl and red wagon. Great...now I'm laughing at that mental image. Time for bed!
hatesfate 6
You're also being an idiot today pendatik. Just sayin... Yes most cities do have leash laws for domesticated animals. Whether they are enforced or not is the question... To the OP - YDI. Next time keep your cat indoors. At least you didn't find it flattened in the middle of the road..
Mirorbo 27
Not all kitties are indoor kitties. I adopted one when I was much younger and he was NEVER going to be an indoor kitty. He scratched up the furniture, whined a lot and ran around far too much to be indoors all the time, so he became an outside cat, and would come inside whenever it was time to eat or sleep.
raphanne_fml 33
#24 To keep a cat indoors? ... Well, good luck with that!
hatesfate 6
Considering the OP is posting from the US and likely many of the replies from people as well it's safe to say most do and you're just being an argumentative twat for the sake of it..
hatesfate 6
Raphanne it's quite easy to keep a cat indoors if you're responsible... But then this is FML where responsible people are the minority and bratty teenage drama queens outnumber..
raphanne_fml 33
Letting my cat go outside is irresponsible? Yeah riiiiight... Cats NEED to go outside. Ignoring it would be irresponsible.
ShyAnn29 15
They also have leashes for birds, they're little harnesses and then the leash, although my birds do not like having it on, they pitch a fit when I try to put it on them, so I don't use it anymore. Sorry for my rambling...!
crystalburgard 3
Cats dont "need" to go outside. I have 4 cats, all rescues and they all stay inside. They are happy & dont even want to go out
DCFan 9
Georgia.. HE/SHE lives in Georgia. Problem solved. Debate solved. Eat a cookie.
Manganimegrl 16
In my city, I see a bunch of cats outside, without leashes, but with collars.
conqueror57 11
Actually a lot of cities in the US, and probably at least some of the rest of the world, DO have leash laws for DOMESTIC animals. The catch is that cats, as well as fish, birds, turtles, etc., aren't listed in those areas as domesticated animals. Seriously, look it up in your town.
iFizzgig 11
Oh yes because all Georgians are the same. DAMN OUR INBRED GENETICS!! Did you see that? I posted another narrow-minded statement sarcastically making fun of yours DCFan. So, "Oh my goodness! DCFan lives in Las Vegas! They must have a gambling addiction." Oh dammit, there's that must word again!
SeedlessMe 13
Raphanne- I'm not saying you're wrong, but it definitely depends on the cat And the type of area you live in. Cats get killed on the roads constantly where I live. And our kitties want absolutely nothing to do with outside world! We've tried to bring them out in the yard but they're just terrified
EvilPotato 15
1 I believe it says Georgia US, not sure though.
DCFan 9
56- I wasn't making fun of Georgia citizens... It tells you where he/she is from on the FML post. Cute ramble though.. And although that was an awesome try at being clever and "putting me in my place" you should probably try again.
ShyAnn29 15
I had a cat that was terrified to go outside, so she never would be outside......except that one time that she got locked outside for a week, she was so happy when we found her!!! I've also had cats that were strictly outside cats, they lived in our barn and would catch the mice
JinxosGirl87 0
I have two cats that are only indoor cats and they don't attempt to get out. I find if the cat isn't fixed it's more likely to tear up the place looking for an escape.
jbunch2514 0
Ya but a leash on a parakeet, a snake, all that good stuff
Eenonymous 1
Alright Josie Grossie, so you were good in grammar school. That's twice now that you've tried "correcting" on word choice and proper punctuation. Thanks for the effort but there's this thing you probably never eard of called common sense. Smart people use it to make sense of general statements. AND most people use a damn touch phone so back off on the punctuation!! Lighten up and pay someone to fondle you, pendatik! THIS IS FML!! Not my 6th grade english paper!!
Eenonymous 1
Uh oh!! I feel another pendatik attack!!! I meant HEARD... Damn touch phones
daniel1_1 13
Must be Oakland..
medenbm 8
It says georgia....
Mach10 0
Pendatik: City of London Environment and Health bylaw, section 21. No domestic animals without direct control or supervision.
choloman 0
u used the wrong "too" hah
Michael_Kelso 0
Seems like there have been a lot of FMLs about old people causing trouble.
Mirorbo 27
When I asked "Where the hell are YOU from", I meant what city. I can clearly see what state they're from. But they're not talking about the STATE laws in this FML, are they? 8|
jonan1212 5
You Georgians and your crazy laws
FarSide 23
Spell "bitch" on the old bag's yard... in gasoline.
Michael_Kelso 0
133 kinda has the right idea. Maybe instead of violence op should use the law against the old hag. Find some other ridiculous law which you get her cited for as well. Maybe you two will see each other in court.
SammySteel 6
Damn the System!
xlord 27
So this is what my tax payer money goes towards? And people say it just goes to useless crap....
ananonymousguy 0
Well, we always have other peoples cats come onto our lawn then into the garage and walks over the car leaving foot prints everywhere which isn't a big deal, but they also pee I'm the garage. So after a while of that it gets really annoying.
SammySteel 6
48 - I lost the game :P
connorsan17 12
I believe it's called **** The System (SOAD) and dammit I lost the game.
MzMegs 20
@51: So close your garage door.
Daralea 21
51, that's when you bring out the garden hose.
Vash_41288 10
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Well if dogs have to have a leash why shouldn't cats, I here laziness is contagious can't have that spreading too
docscientist 10
What?
Vash_41288 10
What part don't you understand or need help with sir/ma'am
hatesfate 6
Or maybe its the fact that for some reason, while as incorrect as the usage of words may be, that docscientist's brain some how can not comprehend a sentence when someone types here instead of hear.... Most humans generally can unless they're trying to be a smart ass in which case they still just make themselves look like an idiot for lack of basic comprehension.
ThreeSheetsGone 12
30- Shut up.
ArielTheMermaid 17
Dude you can't put cats on leashes. It upsets the balance of society, and more importantly, PETA.
Shrike 24
hatesfate- stop being a ******' drama queen and go jack your little weiner off or whatever you do between having spaz attacks at random internet strangers. docscientist could pick a better target than a blatant typo, but he's nowhere near as idiotic and lusting for a fight as you, ickle girl.
Vash_41288 10
Yea I don't understand what's up with people, apparently people cannot take joke comments any more with out going bezel judging by thumbs down, also I tried to ask what was wrong and people take offense to that? I did not use foul language or anything bad towards then either. I apologize for the accident of using wrong spelling and causing general unrest to the public because of it. Lighten up people
Vash_41288 10
Jeez this auto phone keeps correcting to random things lol bezel?? I meant berserk and them* don't hang me please :)
emsiti 6
**** peta damn hypocrits
shemseyy 1
In that case, you should get a tiger
stormchaser24 24
I can't put a leash on my cat. It would claw the shit out of me. Cats are free sprits.
Alexisthebestest 16
We have a 3-legged cat that roams around my neighborhood. We don't mind him, he does not harm. I even named him Tripod.
yadisingh 5
85. Whoa. Tell me more.
Alexisthebestest 16
Where can I begin...
HomeAl0ne 20
He doesn't come when you call "Lucky"?
HomeAl0ne 20
The trick is to pacify them first, and then distract them so they don't notice you putting the leash on. Try giving them a nice warm bath, followed by putting a pencil up their butt. I promise you, putting the leash on will seem much simpler after that.
chefkobel 0
Omg this comment is gold
docscientist 10
Has anyone in your town ever attempted to leash a cat? Are they comfortable around demon spawn?
ThreeSheetsGone 12
Halloween IS in a couple of days. Maybe city counsel is a secret band of devil worshippers and the leash law is a ploy to sacrifice all the animals in the name of the dark lord. Or, maybe society has just gone to hell, period.
iFizzgig 11
Definitely the latter!
ifyouonlyknewxo4 4
I know this is late but I walk both my cats on a leash: )
Torrey_Turner 12
Dont let the man get you down
ColtsDoug18 0
F'ck the system!
ColtsDoug18 0
F'ck the system!
ColtsDoug18 0
F'ck the system!
Mirorbo 27
You BROKE the system!
Mirorbo 27
Great. The duplicate comments are gone. I'm no longer funny...
bryethurlow 0
Do ur pick is hillariouse
xxb000xx 0
Ironic profile pic.