Intense Quarrel Brews As Eldest Takes Over Ownership Of New Cat She And Younger Sister Brought In
Owning a pet entails more than just declaring it yours. It involves meeting its demands on a daily basis.
It also includes providing sustenance, water, shelter, and love. It entails being present for the pet when it is joyful, unhappy, or ill.
Obtaining custody of a pet is simple, yet caring for it is difficult. Anyone can say they own a pet, but not everyone can show that they care about it.
True ownership entails prioritizing your pet's needs over your own. Do you feed it on a daily basis, and do you take it to the vet when it becomes ill?
Do you show it affection and attention? If you do, you really own a pet but if not, then you are simply claiming ownership.
A fierce quarrel is brewing at the OP's house, and the new cat is at the center of it. This new kitten arrived, bringing a new wave of friction between OP and her 15-year-old sister.
The younger sibling was expected to look after the new cat, but she has yet to fulfill her responsibilities. OP has been picking up the slack, but she has now drawn a line in the sand.
As the cat requires responsibility, OP challenges her sister to stand up or risk losing claim to the lovely new pet. But why is her sister so eager to get a pet without putting in the effort?
And what drives OP's determination to be the one to care for this cat? Find out as you read the full story below.
The headline
The story begins...
Being the one responsible for the cat
The concluding part
OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the AH:
I yelled at her because she isn't doing what she was told as she always does. This kight make be the AH because she is still a child and I shouldn’t have yelled but i feel right in saying if she cant do the bare basics then it's not her cat.
And the comments roll in...
Wet and dry foods
What does the OP mean?
The OP left this edit to further clarify things
“my cat”= family cat and sister cant take the cat with her if she moves out when she does and potentially neglect the cat since we cant trust she will take care of her now so how can we trust she will on her own, “her cat” = locked in her room,we cant pet her and she will get to take her if she moves out, something that with my own cat i was not allowed.
Having a chip
When she moves out
Cat related care
This dispute has left a foul taste, but one thing is certain: someone must take responsibility for the new cat's care. If OP's sister is unable to step up, OP is prepared to fill the job.
It's not about taking possession, but about showing the cat the love and attention she deserves. OP's sister may believe she wants the cat, but her behaviors demonstrate otherwise.
OP, on the other hand, is eager to put in the effort but in all, the story got an "everyone sucks" verdict.
