Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a tale of a lost cat, a hefty reward, and a whole lot of drama! When our protagonist stumbled upon a missing feline, they thought they’d hit the jackpot. But little did they know, this kitty caper would turn into a full-blown moral dilemma! Get ready for a wild ride filled with twists, turns, and a whole lot of cat-titude!
A Furry Friend Found!

Kitty Captured!

Feline Safekeeping

Show Me The Money!

Reward Ruse Revealed!

Cops Called? Challenge Accepted!

Reluctant Reward Retrieval

Girlfriend’s Guilt Trip

My Two Cents

The Great Cat Caper: Reward or Rip-off?
Our feline-finding friend found themselves in quite the pickle! They thought they’d be rolling in the dough after reuniting this lost kitty with its owner, but instead, they got a heaping helping of drama! The owner tried to weasel out of paying the promised reward, leaving our protagonist feeling like the cat’s meow had been stolen right out from under them! But they stood their ground and demanded what was rightfully theirs. In the end, they got the cash, but not without some serious shade from their girlfriend and friends. So, what do you think? Was our hero a clever cat crusader or a money-grubbing meanie? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this purr-plexing situation!
Cat held hostage for reward, both parties labeled a**holes

Cruelty and greed – a lost cat and a hostage situation

Reward-seeking finder called out for ulterior motives

Pet finder demands reward, but holding cat for ransom? ESH
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Finder confirms reward via text but denies it in person. NTA.

Falsely advertised reward for lost pet held hostage, ESH.

Redditors call out cat owner for offering fake reward

Poster shares bad experience with lost pet reward, calls out OP.

Returning the cat was easy, reward was unnecessary. ESH.

Claiming a reward for finding a lost pet is fair
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Poster argues finder is NTA for demanding a reward.

Demanding posted reward for lost pet is not a**hole behavior.
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Debate over pet reward turns into a hostage situation.
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Finder demands promised reward but is NTA, according to commenter.

Finder demands reward but risks breaking the law. ESH.

Both parties at fault, but pet holding is unacceptable

Man holds lost cat hostage for reward money, YTA.

Honesty is the best policy

Redditor receives harsh judgement for demanding reward for lost pet

Finder deserves promised reward for lost pet. What’s next?

Don’t promise a reward you won’t pay. NTA is right

Man demands reward for lost pet, commenter supports and curses cat owner.

Demanding reward for lost pet: Is it kidnapping or justified?

Reward for a lost cat turns into a hostage situation.

Debate on morality divides opinions in AITA post

When desperation leads to false promises… ESH

Owner posted reward, finder not wrong to ask for it.

Cat owner advertises small reward, finder holds cat hostage. ESH.

OP stands their ground on $500 reward for lost cat

Finder faces backlash for not returning lost pet.

Reward promised, reward deserved. Can’t deny it now.

Pet return without reward = right thing to do

Reward poster specifies $500, NTA demands full payment

Finder prioritizes reward over cat’s well-being. YTA.

Payment was offered and owed for finding the cat. NTA.
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Claimant demands lost pet reward and receives it. NTA.

Donate reward to cat shelter to avoid being an a**hole.

Stealing someone’s property is worse than demanding a reward.

Harsh judgement and self-reflection in lost pet dispute
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User thinks finder’s demand for reward is disgusting.

Finder advertised fake pet reward and held cat for ransom. YTA.

Man refuses to pay reward for lost pet, sparks debate.

User calls out OP for being insensitive about lost pet
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Pet owner offers $500 reward, finder demands it all. ESH.
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Finder rightfully demands reward for lost pet recovery.

Pet finder holds cat hostage for unpaid reward. ESH.

Finder demands reward for lost pet, but commenter calls him out

Cat finder demands payment, labeled YTA by commenters.

Harsh reply to finder’s demand for lost pet reward.

Finder prioritizes reward over reuniting pet with owner. ESH situation.

Admitting fault isn’t always easy. ESH.

Offering a reward and not paying up makes you TA.
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Split opinion on finder’s reward for lost pet

Reward promised, work done. NTA for expecting payment

Returning a pet with no reward is good karma

Genuine concern or just after the reward money?

Standing up for promised reward
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Man demands reward for lost pet, but was it right?

OP promised a reward but backed out. Unpopular NTA.
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User defends the cat-finder against cheating owner.

Finder deserves promised reward for finding lost pet.
