Picture this: you receive the most adorable kitten for your birthday, and you two instantly become inseparable. You name him O’Malley, and he becomes your best friend, pillow buddy, and constant companion. But one day, O’Malley mysteriously vanishes, leaving you heartbroken. After months of searching, you miraculously find him… only to discover that your mom’s friend and her daughter have been keeping him as their own! The drama unfolds as you fight to keep your beloved feline friend, but your mom thinks you should consider the girl’s disability and give him back. What would you do in this heart-wrenching, morally ambiguous situation?
Birthday Kitten Surprise

Best Buddies Forever

The Unlikable Visitor

Nighttime Adventures

Vanishing Act ️♀️

Searching High and Low

️ Fast Forward a Few Months ⏩

A Familiar Face

The Shocking Discovery ️♂️

A Miraculous Reunion

Tears of Joy

️ Back to the Pillow

O’Malley’s Reaction ♂️

Barricaded and Defiant

Refusing to Give In ♀️

The Cat Nappers Call the Cops

Competing Evidence

️ Courtroom Drama? ⚖️

Mom’s Opinion ️

Dad’s Support

Standing My Ground

The Ultimate No ✋

Catnapped! A Furry Family Feud
Our protagonist’s beloved kitten, O’Malley, mysteriously vanishes one day, leaving them devastated. After months of searching, they miraculously find him in the possession of their mom’s friend and her daughter! The plot thickens as the cat-nappers claim O’Malley is the girl’s Emotional Support Animal. The mom thinks they should give him back, but our protagonist is determined to keep their furry friend. With the dad’s support, they’re ready to fight for O’Malley, even if it means going to court! ⚖️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this purr-plexing predicament…
Cat chooses owner, not neighbor. NTA wins the battle

NTA wins cat custody battle with legal evidence

Stolen cat returned to disabled girl, but should neighbors keep it?

Cat-napping neighbors face legal action. Emotional support cats not included

Passionate defense of cat ownership, accuses mom of ulterior motives

Suspicion and drama surround cat kidnapping accusation

Cat reunited with owner, but neighbors fight for custody

Victory for cat owner over thieving neighbors with a disability

Neighbors steal cat instead of adopting one, NTA response.

Cat ownership dispute leads to accusations and support for dad.

Disability doesn’t absolve theft. Get your cat back
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Cat owner defends ownership, suspects mother’s involvement in disappearance

Cat-napping neighbors receive harsh verdict from commenter

O’Malley is legally and morally your cat . Refuse to give him back.

Cat owner rightfully defends against catnappers. Justice for felines!

Cat theft sparks neighborly feud

Cat’s back with rightful owner, don’t give in to thieves

Cat owner defends keeping cat away from crazy neighbors
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Neighbors accused of enabling daughter’s bad behavior and pet theft.

Cat owner not at fault, neighbors should return him

Cat owner rightfully reclaims stolen pet, autism not an excuse

Microchip doesn’t lie, NTA takes back rightfully owned cat

Microchip proves cat was stolen, commenter is not the a**hole

Cat owner rightfully reclaims stolen pet from neighbors.

Cat theft dispute ends in feline loyalty victory

Microchipped cat rightfully reunited with owner, neighbors demand compensation

Owner fights back after neighbors steal cat, disability not excuse

Autistic child’s parents try to steal cat, don’t give back!

Cat-napping drama: NTA owner’s cat has been returned safely

Neighbor supports cat owner, ready to go to battle for them

Fight for Thomas O’Malley the not-so-alley cat

Neighbor wants cat back, commenter says get a rescue cat

Cat owner not the a**hole, neighbors using autistic daughter to manipulate.

Intense accusation of potential family betrayal in cat kidnapping.

Stand your ground! Keep your cat and challenge them legally.

Neighbor’s entitlement to cat is unacceptable, NTA for reclaiming it

Owner’s right to cat questioned, neighbors defend NTA decision.

Owner rightfully keeps cat with microchip, plenty of shelter cats.

Cat theft drama: Neighbors vs Owner. NTA wins with proof!

Fierce support for pet owner against cat-napping neighbors

Microchipped cat found, neighbors fight for custody. #JusticeForWhiskers

NTA. Take it to court. Mom values friend over child

Neighbor refuses to return cat, accuses it of being ESA. NTA.

Microchip registration determines cat ownership, not vet bills or ESP certification.

Cat owner rightfully refuses to give up kidnapped cat.

Clear NTA with legal backing, hope for peaceful resolution

Passionate comment against returning a kidnapped cat to abusers

Cat’s back with rightful owner. Neighbors not happy

Outrage over theft of kidnapped cat from disabled child’s home
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Fight to keep kidnapped cat with loving owner

Cat owner receives support and legal advice to keep best friend

Don’t give up your cat! Stick to your guns

Cat owner rightfully fights for stolen emotional support pet

Heartbreaking story of cat kidnapping and family betrayal.

Cat-napping neighbors get sued by rightful owner. Justice served

Protect your fur baby, don’t give in to catnappers!
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Stealing pets is never okay, fight for what’s yours

Proof of ownership and concern for cat’s well-being. NTA.

Cat custody battle: WNBTA, cat is chipped in your name.

Cat owner with a microchip wins over neighbor’s wrongful claim

Cat owner receives suspicious advice, doubts mother’s intentions

Cat’s choice to stay with owner after being found. NTA.

Neighbor stole cat, YWNTBA, keep your cat and stay strong

Passionate plea to not return kidnapped cat to thief

Neighbors try to steal cat, OP fights back. NTA

Standing up for your cat and your rights!

Supportive comment encourages OP to keep the cat they rescued

Cat-napped kitty returned, commenters support OP’s legal action.
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Cat owner not at fault, considers surveillance for future protection
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Last Updated on February 28, 2024 by Diply Social Team