Every pet owner cherishes their four-legged companion deeply and would never allow harm to come to them. Pets are considered part of the family, and mistreating them is akin to disrespecting the entire family. While some people adopt pets for protection, most would go to great lengths to safeguard their animals. It’s a mutual bond where owners ensure their pets’ well-being; in return, the pets offer protection and companionship. Regrettably, some individuals mistreat animals without cause. When the animal defends itself, these individuals often blame the animal for having aggression issues.
Redditor u/AITAMrMeow posted on the r/AITA subreddit about his decision to ban a woman from his home after she suggested he should euthanize his senior cat. The OP rents a room to a man named Jim, whose girlfriend visits occasionally with her 12-year-old autistic son. The OP’s 15-year-old cat, Loki, described as typically calm by the OP, was provoked when the child pulled his tail, leading Loki to bite in self-defence. The situation escalated into a heated argument, prompting OP to ask them to leave and forbid them from returning.
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1. Is OP wrong for barring a woman from his home after she advised him to euthanize his elderly cat?
2. 28-year-old OP rents a room to a man named Jim on a 3-month lease. Jim’s girlfriend occasionally visits him with her 12-year-old autistic son, who is generally loud but manageable.
3. OP‘s cat Loki, 15 years old, is a relaxed pet who enjoys tuna, sunny spots, and sitting on his owner’s lap. Despite the child being aware that Loki doesn’t like to be petted by others, the child yanked Loki’s tail, causing the cat to bite back.
4. Upon hearing the child’s cries, OP questioned him about the incident. Initially, the child claimed the cat attacked him, but later admitted to pulling the cat’s tail. The child’s mother then loudly insisted the cat was vicious and should be euthanized.
5. The tenant’s lease was ending soon, and OP informed the woman she wouldn’t be moving in due to her boyfriend’s behaviour and untidiness. He also told her to leave his property immediately to suggest his cat should be euthanized.
6. She became furious and had a heated argument with OP. So OP sarcastically suggested pulling her braid as a form of retaliation.
7. OP had informed Jim a month prior that his lease wouldn’t be renewed. Plus the woman and child were offered shelter on the porch when they were waiting for their Uber.
8. Recently, the tenant faced backlash from his girlfriend for hiding the truth about not having a new lease.
9. Loki visited the vet today; although he’s unharmed, he was a bit upset due to a dental check, which revealed his teeth are in good condition.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this.
10. It’s unclear why she refused to let you pull her hair since you just wanted to play.
11. OP is not wrong in this and it seems clear to everyone.
12. The child knew he was pulling the cat’s tail and faced the consequences.
13. The woman exhibited entitlement and rudeness, while OP did nothing wrong.
14. A Redditor shares a personal experience of being scratched by a cat after pulling its tail as a child.
15. They emphasize that the cat’s reaction was justified, and the responsibility lies with the child’s actions, not the cat’s.
16. Mentioning the lease renewal based on the incident might be legally problematic for OP.
17. Still waiting for that cat tax. YTA until we see the big old boy!
18. The woman is TA, and her kid disregards the cat’s boundaries. OP’s cat deserves safety and peace in its home.
19. Another Redditor mentions teaching their 18-month-old nephew that “Tails are not toys” since he was less than a year old.
20. The child was unsupervised, causing harm to the cat, and the mother’s reaction was inappropriate.
The girlfriend displayed excessive entitlement, and OP rightfully confronted her. She audaciously suggested the cat should be put down, even though her son provoked the cat. The cat’s response was entirely natural, and an apology from the girlfriend for her son’s actions would have been appropriate. Let us know your opinions on this situation in the comments section below.
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