Ex-Spouses Clash Over Dying Cat’s Final Goodbyes

Picture this: you’ve divorced your ex a year ago, and amidst the split, there’s a cat involved. He was supposed to take the cat, but changed his mind, leaving you with the responsibility. Now, the cat is sick and needs to be put to sleep . You offer your ex a chance to say goodbye, but he wants to spend the night at your place, where you live with your new partner. What would you do? Read on to find out what happened in this real-life drama!

The Divorce and the Pets

The Cat’s Fate

Ex-Husband’s Change of Heart

The Call

His Request

New Relationship Boundaries

Ex-Husband’s Concerns

My Offer of Compromise

Cat’s Age and History

Divorce Agreement

Ex-Husband’s Real Motive?

His Contributions

The Drive Dilemma

Ex-Husband’s Sleepover Request: Reasonable or Ridiculous?

Our protagonist finds herself in a tricky situation when her ex-husband wants to spend the night at her home to say goodbye to their sick cat. Despite offering alternatives, such as letting the cat stay with him for a few days or allowing him to visit for a few hours, he insists that she’s being unreasonable. The cat, who is almost 27 years old, was part of their lives for 15 years. Now, she’s left wondering if she’s really being unfair or if her ex’s request is crossing the line. The internet has weighed in on this emotional dilemma, and we’ve gathered the top responses for your reading pleasure. Buckle up, because this story is a rollercoaster of emotions!

Ex-husband tries to kick woman out during dying cat’s goodbye

Ex-spouses fight over dying cat’s goodbye, NTA wins

Ex-spouses clash over cat’s final goodbye

Ex-Spouses fight over cat’s goodbye, commenter suspects ulterior motives

Trust your gut feeling, it might be better safe than sorry

Ex-spouse banned from sanctuary, NTA for prioritizing cat’s comfort

Ex-spouses’ cat fight turns into a home invasion suspicion.

Respectful NTA shares experience of losing a pet and boundaries.

Ex-spouses argue over cat’s final goodbye, commenter calls NTA a “nut job” for not leaving ex alone overnight.

Protect your space! Trust your gut instincts

Not the a-hole for standing your ground and offering alternatives

New partner, new home, same kindness. NTA wins.

Amicable exes can share final moments with dying pet

Set boundaries and stand your ground. Don’t waste time. NTA

Ex-spouses fight over cat’s goodbye. Commenter says NTA.

Ex-spouses fight over cat’s final goodbye, commenter sides with OP.

Ex-spouses fight over dying cat. Commenter says NTA for keeping cat.

Ex-spouses clash over dying cat’s goodbye. Commenter advises showing love.

User criticizes ex-spouse for not being present during pet’s passing.

Heartfelt comment about a dying cat and difficult decisions.

Compromise offered for ex-spouses’ dying cat, NTA for setting boundaries

Compassionate decision for dying cat’s final moments

Respectful comment defends saying goodbyes before the last moment

Compassionate comment offers reassurance to conflicted ex-spouses

Ex-spouses argue over dying cat’s goodbye, commenter defends NTA decision.

Heartwarming comment celebrates lucky cat’s final years

Jealous ex-husband accuses of infidelity over dying cat

Set clear boundaries, cherish the memories, and ignore the whining

Ex-husband wants her to move out for cat he abandoned. NTA

NTA defends decision to deny ex-spouse’s dying cat visit.

Stand your ground and say no to strange cat request

Ex-spouses argue over cat’s goodbye, commenter doubts ex-husband’s intentions

Ex-spouses argue over dying cat’s final goodbyes, commenter calls out absurd request. NTA

No obligation to ex, even for dying cat

Petty but technical comment defends OP’s decision, NTA

Compassionate NTA offers respectful options for ex-spouse’s grieving cat

Ex-spouses fight over cat, commenter calls NTA for setting boundaries

Abandoned cat becomes pawn in ex-spouses’ feud

Ex-spouses fight over dying cat, commenter says NTA for standing up for themselves.

Divorced couple argues over dying cat’s goodbye. Suggests a compromise.

Ex-spouses fight over dying cat, commenter says NTA

Cat custody battle ends with NTA ex-spouse retaining responsibility.

Ex-spouses argue over dying cat’s farewell. NTA suggests ex visit briefly.

Ex being too intrusive, NTA is a power move

Ex-spouses argue over dying cat’s goodbyes. One wants to snoop.

Ex-spouses clash over dying cat, but commenter says NTA.

Ex’s audacity to kick out NTA and go through belongings

Ex-spouses clash over dying cat’s goodbyes. Commenter says NTA.

Abandoned cat leads to ex-spouses feud. NTA wins.

Ex-spouses clash over dying cat’s goodbye arrangements. Commenter calls out absurdity and takes side, earning NTA.

Ex-spouses dispute over cat’s final goodbye, commenter says NTA

Remarkable cat age, commenter not at fault for denying request.

NTA thinks cat’s final goodbye is not worth the risk

Ex-spouses fight over dying cat’s goodbye, commenter supports NTA

Remarkable 27-year-old cat, ex-spouses clash over final goodbyes. NTA.

Ex-spouses argue over dying cat’s final goodbyes. Commenter calls out unreasonable request with a

Compassionate comment supports OP dealing with unreasonable ex-spouse.

Ex-spouses clash over dying cat, commenter sides with OP

Don’t let the ex in! NTA shares personal experience.

Ex-spouses disagree over dying cat’s goodbyes. Commenter offers reasoning and solutions.