Sorry to say this but whether family or not, hardship or not, I feel I would still have to report this kind of behavior to not only the animal welfare league, but how about the health department!?! I guess I wouldn't care for her/his health so much, as he/she is the one allowing the behavior. But what about the health of other humanoids in the dwelling? Not to mention the potential problems to the animals health. I don't want to sound like I'm on a soapbox or anything because I can't tell from your posting how severe the problem is. Is she/he leaving the feces, etc without cleaning it up? Is this a rental where the health of future residents could be affected? Overall this sounds like a difficult position your in!!! GOOD LUCK! LilLoneWolf <[log in to unmask]> [Posted in FML issue 2462]