Teen Plots On How To Sneak Adorable Kitten Into Home Despite Family Ban On Pets
During a New Year’s Eve event at a local park, a 15-year-old boy (OP) was surprisingly handed a small kitten by a stranger who said she needed to give one away.
She explained that her parents thought they had too many pets, and it was best to find a new home for the kitten. At first sight, OP was already in love, so, without saying much, he agreed to take the cat and named her Chanel.
For the rest of the night, the kitten became the center of attention. Strangers stopped to pet her, friends asked to hold her, and the excitement of the moment made everything feel simple and right.
It felt like one of those rare moments where something good just landed in his lap. However, there was only one problem he could not ignore for long. Pets were strictly forbidden in his home.
Apparently, OP’s grandmother, who lives with the family, has been terrified of animals since a childhood incident. Unfortunately, this fear has shaped the household rules for years…No dogs, no cats, not even a goldfish.
OP mentioned that his mom would like a pet someday, but has accepted that it is not possible under their current situation. He knew all of this, yet the reality did not fully sink in until his mom arrived to pick him up.
When he finally showed her the kitten, the answer was immediate and firm. There was no discussion, no compromise, and no chance of the kitten coming home.
Scrambling for options, OP asked friends if they could take her in. Fortunately for him, one friend agreed, even though the arrangement was far from ideal.
Now, with the kitten secured elsewhere, he can’t stop wondering if bringing the cat home anyway would be a good or bad idea.
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Let’s dig into the details
A bit of backstory
OP was enjoying the company of having a kitty, until it dawned on him that his mom was never going to allow him bring it home
As expected, when OP’s mom arrived to pick him up, she rejected the idea of keeping the cat. This prompted OP to hand it over to a friend to keep
OP needs the Reddit community’s opinion on how to deal with this situation, as he still has intentions of retrieving the cat from his friend and keeping it
We gathered some interesting comments from the Reddit community
“YTA. Unfortunately its not your home, its your parents home (and therefore their rules) and your not an adult.”
“Your mom has said no. You can ask your dad but you need to accept their answers.”
“Pets aren't toys. You don't just bring one home and hope for the best.“
“Sadly YWTBA if you adopted a cat w/o consent of your family.”
“YWBTA to your family and to this kitten. It may sound condescending but srsly you're 15 and there is no such thing as a ‘free’ kitten.”
“Since you’re 15 I won't say YTA, but you need to learn to think things through.”
Wanting to help an animal and feeling an instant bond is deeply human, especially at 15. At the same time, family rules often exist because of long-standing fears, shared living spaces, and responsibilities that extend beyond one person’s wishes.
Good intentions do not always erase the impact of difficult choices, especially when others would be affected by them.
As Redditors have advised, OP can either negotiate to soften his mom’s stance or wait till he becomes an adult before moving out and owning his own pet.
What do you think matters more here, the intention behind the act or the responsibility to respect family rules?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
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