Reddit Debates On Should The Cat Owner Pay The Roommate Back For The Food Their Cat Ate

Although cats are pretty chill, their cunning and mischievous personalities can remain no matter how much you train them. Hunting is part of their instincts.

So if you leave food unattended, they're bound to steal it. And since cats are incredibly agile and resourceful creatures, owners will find it even more challenging to outsmart them. They seem to have an uncanny ability to find the most inconvenient places to perch or hide, often surprising their owners with their clever escapades.

Felines are always curious, and they have an insatiable urge to explore every nook and cranny of your home. It's not uncommon to find them investigating cabinets, climbing onto high shelves, or squeezing into tight spaces.

It's not surprising for them to try to reach for your food when you're not around. Today's story is about a cat owner whose pet ate their roommate's food while it was unattended.

According to the original poster (OP) who shared their story on the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) subreddit, the roommate ate pasta with meatballs. The food was left in the pot when the cat ate it.

After what happened, the roommate expressed frustration with the owner, suggesting that they should have trained their cat. The owner countered shot back by posing a hypothetical scenario: What if their own untrained dog had been in a similar situation?

Now, the OP is wondering if they ought to pay for what their cat ate.