NZ police being absolutely useless as usual. “it’s a civil matter”, never mind that the cat is registered in their name.
I have many thoughts about this case, but in general I feel like it really isn't a matter for the police. Police are an enforcement agency, an ownership dispute does seem like a matter for a court or tribunal or some sort.
This story just makes me think of all the people who were burgled but the police didn't have time to investigate.
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Dave@lemmy.nz · 1 pts · 49d
I have many thoughts about this case, but in general I feel like it really isn't a matter for the police. Police are an enforcement agency, an ownership dispute does seem like a matter for a court or tribunal or some sort.
This story just makes me think of all the people who were burgled but the police didn't have time to investigate.
Viper_NZ@lemmy.nz · 3 pts · 48d
How exactly is it a civil matter? An animal is property, surely this is simple theft.
Dave@lemmy.nz · 1 pts · 48d
From my understanding, the animal belonged to one side and was microchipped by the other. Who do the police return it to?
Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz · 2 pts · 47d
No, the registered owner was the one who had the chip registered to them.
Dave@lemmy.nz · 1 pts · 47d
Cats don't legally have to have a chip, so if I take all the neighbourhood cats and get them microchipped, do I become the legal owner?