Lady Takes Drastic Step As Her Sister Wouldn't Stop Carrying Her Cat, Gets Attacked By Her Parents
Cats, like humans, have feelings. They can be cheerful, depressed, afraid, or stressed, so it's critical to understand and respect their feelings.
When cats are afraid or stressed, they require space and silence. They may either hide or become aggressive, and this is their way of saying, "Leave me alone."
Respecting their boundaries entails providing them with the necessary space. Allow them to come to you when they are prepared, and pay attention to what they say with their bodies.
You can form a strong and loving bond with your cat by understanding and respecting their emotions and boundaries. This makes them feel safer and happier, and you can both enjoy each other's company.
OP's house was once a safe refuge for her Maine Coon, Athena, but, with her younger sister's repeated visits, the situation has become strained. Despite OP's warnings, her sister's unwavering pursuit of Athena has pushed the situation over the brink.
OP's sister would pick her cat up even when she was told not to. OP says that Athena really doesn't like to be held, and she has told her sister this countless times. Whenever Athena sees OP's sister, the cat is either hissing, swatting, or snarling at her.
OP's desire to protect her pet has resulted in a severe ultimatum: her sister must either accept Athena's boundaries or face the consequences.
The OP kicks off her story
OP's sister chased Athena around the apartment, and picked her up super aggressively against OP's wishes
OP's sister started crying, and their parents said OP is overreacting
OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the asshole:
I might be the AH because I overreacted. I could still allow my sister to see my cat.
Let's head into the comments section and find out what other Redditors have to say regarding the story
Her behaviour is totally inappropriate and needs to stop
This Redditor has a similar story to share and here it goes
She should understand that a pet needs to be respected
Each and anyone who torments our dear kitties need to be kept far away
This Redditor believes that the OP is not over reacting and she's definitely not an AH
She has no idea on how to behave around a cat and she's showing no respect
When a behaviour is more in line with an immature seven year old
OP is steadfast in her determination to defend Athena's well-being, and she understands that setting limits is critical to keeping her cat safe. Redditors told OP to maintain her ground and let their parents know that this is an opportunity for them to assist her sister in improving her social skills.
This is because it is obvious that she needs assistance with learning how to respect boundaries in general. In the end, the OP was declared not the AH and that's where we draw the curtains.
