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Redditor Wants To Get Rid Of Sick Kitten But Her Husband Refuses

Stephanie
by Stephanie
28 Oct 2022

Some pet stories get messy fast, and this one starts with a sick kitten, a stubborn husband, and a wife who wants the animal gone before things get worse.

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He brought home an abandoned cat in terrible shape, and what began as a temporary rescue turned into a bigger fight once the couple learned the kitten had feline leukemia. The vet recommended putting the cat down, but the husband refused, and now the wife is worried about her dog, her house, and the three outside cats already on the property.

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She turned to Reddit because the whole situation had become a lot more complicated than a simple rescue. Read on.

The husband found a stray kitten at a job site, and he couldn't resist bringing it back home since it was in awful shape.

The husband found a stray kitten at a job site, and he couldn't resist bringing it back home since it was in awful shape.
u/jess726726
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The cat was supposed to be an outside cat, but after a few weeks, it seemed like the husband had other ideas.

The cat was supposed to be an outside cat, but after a few weeks, it seemed like the husband had other ideas.
u/jess726726

The husband ignored the vet's recommendation and brought the cat home.

The husband ignored the vet's recommendation and brought the cat home.
u/jess726726

Caring for a sick pet can get emotionally messy fast, especially when the people involved do not agree on what should happen next.

In this case, the wife is looking at the situation from a practical angle, while her husband seems far more attached to the kitten.

The wife didn't want the cat put down, but all she could think about was the cat and dog ruining her new house.

The wife didn't want the cat put down, but all she could think about was the cat and dog ruining her new house.
u/jess726726

They also have three outside cats that the leukemia could easily spread to.

They also have three outside cats that the leukemia could easily spread to.
u/jess726726

Redditors saw a lot of red flags in this thread.

Redditors saw a lot of red flags in this thread.
u/CajunKC

And that disagreement is where things really start to split.

Open communication matters a lot when a couple is trying to make a call like this together.

This husband’s refusal echoes the man who demanded his wife get rid of the cats he agreed to.

Do what's best for the poor thing

Do what's best for the poor thing
u/International_Yam_80

There's a reason the vet recommended it

There's a reason the vet recommended it
u/tatersprout

No respect

Vet examining a sick kitten, advising care decisions for concerned owners
u/raynard

That is where the Reddit comments really start to pile on.

People clearly had strong feelings about the husband's choice.

The vet knows best

The vet knows best
u/Harambes-Mom

Well, this is a heartbreaking story. It's sad to see that this poor kitty is being forced to live a life of suffering.

It's a hard decision to make because we bond with animals quickly, but you have to do what's best for the poor thing. The comments were all over the place, and we want to hear your opinion on this matter.

The situation presented in this article highlights the deep emotional complexities surrounding pet care decisions and their potential to strain relationships. The disagreement between the Redditor and her husband reflects the need for open communication, especially when faced with such difficult choices. It is crucial for couples to engage in collaborative decision-making to address their differing viewpoints on the welfare of their sick kitten. By doing so, they can navigate this emotional landscape and arrive at a compassionate resolution that honors both their feelings and their responsibilities as pet owners.

Before you judge the husband, read what happened when a mom wanted to get rid of her rescued cat.

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