Meet Betty, a small ginger cat with a big personality and an even bigger bite! Betty’s owner has always been clear about her feline friend’s pet peeves – she doesn’t like being picked up or stroked for too long. But when a visitor ignored the warnings and got a scratch from Betty, the owner’s ‘I told you so’ didn’t go down well. Let’s delve into this purr-fectly perplexing predicament.
Meet Betty: The Independent Ginger Cat

Betty’s Quirks and Warnings ⚠️

Misinterpreted Feline Friendliness

The Incident: A Scratch and an ‘I Told You So’

The Aftermath: An Argument and a Departure

The Fallout: Accusations and Self-Reflection

The Question: Who’s the A**hole?

The Update: More Context to the Cat-astrophe

The Severity of Betty’s Bites and Scratches

A Cat, A Warning Ignored, and an ‘I Told You So’: Who’s Really to Blame?
Betty, the independent ginger cat, has always been clear about her boundaries. Despite her owner’s explicit warnings, a visitor decided to take his chances, resulting in a scratch from Betty. The owner’s ‘I told you so’ sparked a heated debate, with accusations flying and relationships strained. The question remains: who’s the real a**hole in this situation? The owner who warned, the visitor who ignored, or Betty, the cat just being herself? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this feline fiasco.
“Dont pick up cat” *picks up cat* Definitely NTA

“Don’t pick up the cat” *Friend picks up cat* *Cat attacks*
NTA
Cat owner’s wisdom ignored: NTA, cats be cats!

NTA: Cats vs Dogs debate sparks passionate discussion about pet behavior

Respecting animals and their warnings is important!

NTA: Cats scratch, warned them, their problem.

NTA: Cat’s got your back, case closed!

NTA – Cat owners share stories of their feisty felines

NTA. Cat enjoys petting on her terms. Overstimulation explained.

Cat tax! Show us your adorable kitties!

NTA: Stranger pets dogs, OP warns, sparks ‘what if’ debate.

NTA for warning him, but can cats be trained not to do that?

YTA cat owner sparks controversy by restricting cat’s social interactions
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Orange cat owner warns about touchy cat, NTA. Cat tax.

NTA warns about their cat’s behavior, others share similar stories

NTA: Lesson learned the hard way! Always listen to pet owners

Cat’s revenge: Dude learns the hard way about boundaries
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NTA, protect Betty from morons. Show us the cat tax!

Betty the cat: a fierce protector or just misunderstood?

Cat owner proves her point, but was she too smug?

Cat owner warned about toxic lilies, grateful for the info!

Sibling dispute: Cat attack blame game! NTA wins!

Cat owner warns, sister’s cat is like that, kids know better

Cat owner asserts her knowledge of cats, defends her actions.

YTA for having a cat that attacks when petted.

Commenter is torn between NAH and ESH, emphasizing the need for intervention.

Cat owner’s ‘NTA’ moment sparks autism debate.

Dog owner sets boundaries, gets vindicated.
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Crazy kitty loves human company, but beware of overstimulation!

Animal whisperer vs. plaster: Who’s really in charge?
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NTA! Cats can get overstimulated easily. Learn the signs!

Cat owner stands up for her feline friend, sparks controversy

NTA’s ‘I Told You So’ sparks controversy. Were they right?

Nta. A cat like that? Tell us more!

Some cats are chill, others are practically half feral. NTA!

Cat owner calls out people who pet random dogs.

Adorable cat name sparks nostalgia and appreciation.

NTA: Owner warns about cat’s sore spots, teaches valuable lesson

“YTA and people can stay mad about it.”

Cat bites man! Who’s to blame? ♂️

Cat owner proves a point with humor and confidence

Cat owner’s ‘I Told You So’ moment sparks controversy.

Cat owner defends her pet against misguided cat-savvy friend

NTA: Cats enforce boundaries, guy doesn’t respect consent.

Cat owner warned him, cat slapped him. NTA victory!

Cat owner warns others, sparks controversy. NTA vs. ESH debate.
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Friendly cat with a warning: Don’t touch the white spot!

Cat owner’s warning ignored, chaos ensues. Who’s to blame?

Cat owner defends her cat from intrusive children, receives backlash

Cat owners unite! Embrace the a**hole feline companionship!

Win over the cat with a little patience and persistence!

Cat owner’s ‘I Told You So’ moment sparks controversy. NTA!

NTA: Common sense saves animals. Let’s listen and learn!

Cute kitty + NTA moment = Lesson learned the hard way!

NTA: Cat mom warns about over-stimulation and biting. Lucky kitties!

NTA: Cat owner shares frustration with people not respecting boundaries

“NTA: Cat owner warns friend, cat remembers and growls “

Cat owner saves the day and proves she’s not the a**hole!

Shy kitten’s wish for a scratchy story to protect her

NTA! You warned them, their fault for ignoring you!

Cat owner’s vindication: Cats are a**holes, not her fault!
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Cat owner asserts dominance over clueless houseguests.

Cat owner defends friend’s right to interact with the cat.

Cat owner’s vindication sparks controversy: Was she right?

Cat owner warns: Don’t pick her up, admire from afar!

NTA: You warned them, their fault for not listening!
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