Imagine inheriting a beloved pet from a dear family friend, only to have it whisked away by your own mother to the neighbors. This is the heart-wrenching tale of a woman, a cat named Boo, and a family dispute that turned into a neighborhood drama. Let’s dive into this feline fiasco!
An Unexpected Inheritance
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A Cat Conundrum
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The Unexpected Twist
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The Heartbreak
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The Uncomfortable Truth
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The Fallout
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The Guilt Trip
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The Aftermath ️
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The Resolution
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The Cat’s Out of the Bag: A Furry Tale’s Conclusion
In the end, our protagonist found herself in the eye of a storm, caught between her love for Boo, her mom’s decisions, and the unsuspecting neighbors. While she initially felt betrayed and heartbroken, she ultimately decided to let go of her feelings for the sake of Boo’s happiness. After all, isn’t that what true love is all about? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this purr-plexing predicament…
NTA. Mom rehomes cat without consent, screams at OP, and gets mad when OP tries to fix the situation.

NTA. Your mom gave away YOUR CAT without your approval

Heartbreak and Betrayal: A Bond Broken by a Meddling Mother

NTA for standing up for yourself and your cat

ESH. Neglected cat finds a better home after 8 months.

NTA: Mom made a mistake, but you stand firm

ESH: Cat left alone, a heartbreaking feline fiasco

You left your mom to care for the cat? Really?

NTA! You were truthful and affectionate, your mom is unfair

YTA. Neglected cat finds loving home with responsible neighbors.

Commenter accuses OP of neglecting cat and seeking sympathy.

NAH. Mother had no right to give away *your* cat.

YTA for neglecting cats, but Boo’s behavior improved with new owner

Heartbreaking betrayal from a family member. Revenge is tempting.

NTA. Mother’s narcissism and negligence caused cat custody clash.

“YTA. Neglected cat, mom gave it a better life. Take responsibility.”
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Mom’s bad behavior leads to a fiasco. NTA. Stay away!

NTA. Your mom gave away your cat without your consent

Mom’s immaturity and cat rehoming leads to an ESH situation

NAH, but miscommunication and grief led to a feline fiasco.
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Mom stole your cat! Your level-headedness is commendable.

Mom’s gaslighting and neighbor’s agreement – NTA in cat custody clash!

Curious about OP’s age and how long the cats were alone?

YTA: Neglected cat, ignored responsibilities, and tossed a fit

ESH: Terrible pet owner, guilted neighbors, but cat is happier now!

Reclaim your feline friend and cut ties with the mom!

Fight for your feline friend! Take action and reclaim Boo!

ESH, grow a backbone maybe? You ignored the cat for months and then didn’t even bother trying to get it back – just waltzed over to the neighbors and made them feel bad. Like ya your mom is a colossal a**hole but like…you’re the one laying down and letting her to step on you.

Did OP’s mom know Boo was willed to them?

Heartbreaking betrayal from mom, but you handled it with grace ❤️

Engaging caption: A cat custody clash with unanswered questions and conflicting emotions!

Neglected cat, custody battle, and caring owners – a feline fiasco!

ESH, OP paints mom as AH but wasn’t ready for responsibility

ESH. Neglected cat, uncertain ownership, and a disappointing mother.

YTA: The villain of the feline fiasco!

“YTA a million times over. Boo deserved a home that could care for him. You were absolutely not that person.
You kept him with the bullying cat that the vets told you was likely causing his spray issue.
You left thin with your mother to watch him completely.
It took you over a week to find out he was gone.
You did less than the bear minimum.
I’m glad the cat has a chance with a home that can properly care for him. Get yourself together before you ever try to take in another animal. Your mother may have done the mean thing but it was the right thing to do. Now NEVER try and guilt those neighbors again about the cat”
Neighborly dispute over cat custody: NTA, but watch your words!
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OP’s mother stole their cat, causing a heartbreaking custody battle. NTA

What’s wrong with your mom? She’s always the victim!

NTA: Reclaim your cat! Your mom may have given away Boo without permission.

NTA, but vet should’ve told you to neuter Boo.

Spraying is when a cat pees outside the litter box

NTA judgement, but mom’s behavior is concerning.

Heartbreaking cat custody battle: betrayal, gaslighting, and standing up for truth.

Your mom gave away your cat without asking you? NTA!

Cat custody battle: Mom’s an AH, limited contact advised!

Mom gaslights and turns it around, definitely a piece of work

Mom’s entitlement sparks cat custody clash.

Neighbor’s cat custody drama: Mom’s the a**hole, not you!

NTA, mom’s behavior is unacceptable. What’s her problem?!

Mom’s wrong; you know it, she knows it. Fiasco!

NTA: Dealing with a narcissistic mom in cat custody

Legal battle over cat custody! NTA, consult a lawyer

Reclaim your feline friend! NTA, your mom’s behavior is despicable.

Cat custody battle: neighbors vs. cat lover!

Mom’s gaslighting behavior caused emotional distress. You’re not the a**hole!

Not the a**hole! Share your tale of feline fiasco!

Concerned commenter suggests therapy for mother’s abnormal behavior.
