Man Takes a Family Cat

May 14, 2026, 16:01
EuropeSociety

Introduction

A man from Oldham took a pet cat from a home. Now, a judge gave him a punishment.

Main Body

Catalin Stancu worked as a delivery driver. On January 19, he saw a cat named Nora in a garden. He took the cat. A camera saw him do this. The family was sad. They put the video on the internet. They said Nora needs medicine. Then, the man saw the videos. He contacted the family on Facebook and gave the cat back. The man went to court. He said he is sorry. He said he did not want to hurt the cat. But the judge saw that he stole things in the past.

Conclusion

The man must pay £500. He must stay at home at night for three months. The family built a fence to keep the cat safe.

Learning

🕒 The 'Past' Action Pattern

To reach A2, you need to tell stories. Look at how the article changes a simple action into a finished action by adding -ed.

The Pattern:

  • Work → Worked
  • Contact → Contacted

Wait! Some words are 'Rebels' (Irregular): They don't use -ed. They change completely:

  • Take → Took
  • See → Saw
  • Give → Gave

How to use this in real life: If you want to say what you did yesterday, use this logic:

  • I worked yesterday.
  • I saw a friend.

Quick Guide: Regular (Normal) → Add -ed Irregular (Rebel) → Learn the new word →\rightarrow (e.g., Go becomes Went)

Vocabulary Learning

cat
a small animal that is kept as a pet
Example:The cat slept on the windowsill.
judge
a person who decides cases in a court
Example:The judge listened to both sides of the story.
delivery
the act of sending something to someone
Example:The delivery of the package took two days.
garden
an area of land with plants and flowers
Example:She planted tomatoes in her garden.
video
a recording that shows moving pictures and sound
Example:They watched a funny video on the phone.
medicine
a substance used to treat illness or pain
Example:He took medicine to cure his cold.
court
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:The lawyer went to court to argue the case.
sorry
feeling regret for something that happened
Example:She said sorry when she dropped the cup.
hurt
to cause pain or injury
Example:He hurt his knee while playing soccer.
fence
a barrier made of posts and boards to keep animals inside
Example:The fence around the yard was tall.
stay
to remain in a place for a time
Example:She will stay at home during the storm.
night
the time of day when it is dark outside
Example:They watched stars at night.
month
a period of about thirty days
Example:The book will be released in a month.
safe
protected from danger or harm
Example:The cat is safe inside the house.
pay
to give money for a service or item
Example:He will pay the fine at the office.