[airdale2]

I'll bet you also have many problems at your own home, just one after the other.

[scottiesrgreat@gmail.com]

Ok, the cat could be lost - or it could belong to someone who thinks it is ‘ok’ to let their cat out to roam every night. I will never, as long as I live, understand people like this. Never. Would you leave a stack of $100 bills on your front porch, on your side walk —— and go to bed? Why do you let your cat out - unsupervised? Sorry, I didn’t mean to rant —— I am just one who believes animals are so so valuable - they deserve to be cared for and kept safe at ALL times. I would *not* feed the cat (yes, provide water). I would find and contact a local cat rescue. They will care for the cat and know how to best find the owner. (Try: http://thecatprotectionsociety.org )

Ok - Re: renting. I lived here for a month in a rental - before my purchase. I went thru The Villages Property Management. It was a good experience for me. I was not allowed to use the mail box. I totally, totally understand - with the mail forwarding issues from each renter spending just a short period of time there— what a mess! I went to the nearest UPS store and rented a mailbox. Very reasonable price & had my mail temporarily forwarded there.

[banjobob]

It is a feral cat probably they are in some areas of the Villages . Your mail I would assume is delivered to the postal station for the Phillips village, not sure though Phillips is kinda out there lol

[sasman29]

Most probably the previous renters fed it. Now it is looking for next meal

[Smith811]

I am a FL resident but only live in FL part of the year. When I'm not In FL my mail is forward to my northern address. I do rent out my home when I am not their. If someone would use my address their mail COULD be forward to my northern address by mistake. So anyone renting my home would not have mail service that they could be sure of receiving their mail. This could possibly be the case in the house you are renting.

[whound68]

Our very good neighbor Marion lost her cat a couple days ago. She lives in Woodbury just over the "wall".
I have messaged her. Her cat is nuetered and declawed about 10 years old and never been outside before.

[LG999]

The mgmt co is not responsible for stray cats.
If you feed cats they will not go away.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by FLgirlNow

The cat may be someone's lost pet. Take a photo of it and post on here along with the neighborhood area to see if anyone recognizes it. As far as the mail, I too, have had issues. Go directly to the post office and talk with the post master at your location. That's how I finally got my issues resolved.

And, please don't let the kitty starve or go thirsty. Sounds like it's not leaving so putting out some water and food may stop it from crying at night. It's probably lost or abandoned. I grew up on a farm so I know that a cat will eat pretty much any leftovers, just don't give it chicken bones. Our cats used to also love cooked potatoes and we'd boil potatoes for them, let them cool and give them as a treat for the cats. They'd go after those even before any meat. Put some gravy on the potatoes and that cat most definitely won't ever leave your house! You could probably also take it to a local "no kill" pet adoption facility or they may even come get it. There was one in Seminole Cty where I'm from, but I'm not familiar with this area as I'm also new here. May be one in Ocala or Leesburg.

Ok. They just rent a house, having trouble with mail, want nothing to do with a cat and now are stuck with one. I say pick it up n drop it at the shelter. I dont think she should be obligated to post pics around the neighborhood, feed it etc. No, Im not a cat hater or lover so hold onto the biting remarks.

[dshoberg]

We love Down Home Property Management! We have had a great relationship for 8 years and have nothing but good things to say about them. While you have a frustrating problem with a cat, don't take it out on them.

[MollyJo]

I get that you don’t want a cat. Please let animal control catch it (cage within 24 hours, possibly in your yard), it will get spayed/neutered, shots & released. You don’t have to feed it, maybe put fresh water out frequently for a few days so the cat can heal & have a chance to hunt for food. Maybe ask around your block if anyone is interested in feeding a feral cat. The cat will move on.
Re: mailbox. You need to physically visit the closest Post Office & give your address. Possibly take a picture of the group mailboxes your neighborhood uses. The Post Office probably owns the mailboxes, so unfortunately you have to pay to have the lock changed($30 or so) and you’ll get 3 keys. It may take a little while(2 weeks), so you can probably pickup your mail at whichever Post Office they direct you to. Be sure to take your lease and/or a utility bill with your name & address where you rent to prove that is your address. I know it’s frustrating. If you are blessed with good health, this is just a bump in the road. Take a walk & enjoy yourself.

[DIver0258]

Post photos on Angie Fox’s FB page Lost Pets of The Villages. Check with neighbors to see if it’s their cat. Get animal control to trap the cat. Hold the rental agency and owner liable. Most landlords in The Villages want to see their guests have a great stay. Be proactive on you own behalf. Put a motion activated sprinkler on a hose in the back yard. Kitty will get the message after a few wet visits.

[tjsolomon]

We used Down Home properties several times until we purchased a home here and thought they were very good. When we came down for several months we rented a post office box so we could get our mail and have packages delivered, so there is a solution to some of your issues.

[FromNY]

Call Marion County animal shelter for names and numbers of cat rescue organizations. Also when they arrive be kind and give them a donation. All these groups are non profit and volunteers. Only way to decrease feral cats is to trap and neuter.

Report the rental company to better business bureau. Or if they are licensed to the organization who licensed them. Good luck on both issues.

[Pat2015]

Please put a pic of the cat on here and notify Lost pets of TV who will get in touch with the cat group. Someone might be looking for the cat, and if not they will trap it for you.

Regarding the mail, it takes awhile for forwarding. The mail folks are typically there early in the morning and again in the afternoon but if you don’t want to wait on them go directly to the post office to voice your concerns and have them track down the lost item. Good luck.

[retiredguy123]

According to the OP, the USPS said they put the package in the mailbox. So, it is probably sitting in a mailbox or locker for the address where the OP is renting. So, you just need to ask the postal station worker to give you the package.