It's no place to swing a cat

The family is living in a private house in a cottage village.

Some years ago, the Kid found homeless kittens, fed them. But the Mother did not allow to keep animals in a house. Thereforethe family made a decision to keep kittens outside. Cats lived in backyard building. The cats were fed twice, in the morning and evening time. Sometimes cats left backyard for several days, and nobody worried, because cats lived there without any cat tags ID or cat trackers.

One day, the Neighbor found the cat and sent a message to village group chat “found cat". Next day the family called to Neighbor to take this cat back. But Neighbor asked to come tomorrow because she was leaving her home. Next day the Mother with the Kid came to Neighbor, but they didn’t find the cat. Because the Neighbor gave away a cat to animals Protection association to find a new good host for cat. The Kid started crying and asking to get this cat back because the cat was trained, sweet and nice.

Pre-negotiation points:

Side A. Mother &Kid: 

Want to solve the problem and return their lovely cat. Consider it was vile behavior from the Neighbour but they do not want to destroy the relationship with Neighbour.

Side B. Neighbour & Director of animals Protection Association:

Want to find good host for cat to live in a good condition — feeded and warmed. Butit’sgenerallyprettyhard.