Sister Refuses to Stop Feeding Her Brother’s Cat Vegan Food, He Gives Her an Ultimatum: Stop or Leave, and She Makes Him Out to Be the Villain

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Oct 29, 2024 9:00 AM EDT

When it comes to cats and family… there are always challenges. Hey, the Cat Distribution System only provides the cat to one human usually, so the rest of the humans in the house simply have to deal with it. Now, you always want things to end up well. And we have seen so many times dads who hated cats falling in love with them and moms who didn't like cats suddenly having a soft spot for them once the adopted kitty shows them affection. 

Usually, it's just a matter of time. Usually, when there is respect toward the cat and a desire for the cat to accept you, if you wait long enough, the kitty will warm up to you. But not here. Not in today's story. In this case, there was no respect for the kitty, no understanding, and seemingly, no desire for love from the kitty. And although usually, we want to give people the benefit of the doubt, this sister is not getting it from us this time. 

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    I told her she had two options: stop this insanity or get out.
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    • r/AITAH 13 days ago Critical-Off-Garlic AITA for kicking my sister out of my house because she refuses to stop feeding my cat vegan food?
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    Refusing to stop is insane. If she didn't know… forgivable. If she thought she was doing the right thing… fine. But to refuse to stop after being told over and over that it is bad for the cat… there would be a limit to our patience too. 

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    Okay, buckle up, everyone. I (29M) have a beautiful cat named Whiskers. He's been my partner in crime for over 8 years, and I love him more than anything in the world. Recently, my sister (25F) moved in with me temporarily while she looked for a new job and apartment because of a rough breakup. No biggie, right? Family helps family.
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    And it's even worse than that. Because it was calculated. What she did was done not for the cat's benefit but for its detriment. She wanted to help the world and didn't care that she might be hurting an innocent little kitty. We are on your side, cat owner, you did the right thing by giving her this ultimatum. 

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    Here's the problem: my sister has decided that she is a "cat whisperer" and has taken it upon herself to start feeding Whiskers vegan cat food because she thinks "it's better for his health and the planet."
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    First of all, Whiskers is a straight-up carnivore; we all know cats need meat! I've told her repeatedly that it's not healthy for him, and he literally only wants to eat the chicken-flavored treats I buy him. But she just smirks and tells me I'm "being close- minded."
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    It got to the point where I caught her sneaking vegan cat food into his bowl while I was in the next room. So, in a fit of rage, I lost it. I told her she had two options: stop this insanity or get out. She chose option two, and now she's saying I'm heartless for kicking her out over "a cat's diet."
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    I'm FURIOUS that she thinks she knows better than me when it comes to my cat's health. I mean, she's literally willing to risk his well-being to push her absurd lifestyle on him! AITA for choosing my cat over my sister?
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    JuliaX1984 • 13d ago Was she throwing his real food out or something?
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    • Critical-Off-Garlic OP 13d ago • No, she mixed vegan food into his regular food to gradually transition him to a completely vegan diet.
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    SamuelVimesTrained 13d ago • She chose to leave. You actually did not kick her out. But she chooses being a (pathetic) victim because she cannot continue endangering your cats wellbeing...she is an animal ab ser. No mercy! ΝΤΑ
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    • Critical-Off-Garlic OP 13d ago • Just to clarify, I love my sister and have supported her during her tough times, but this isn't just about a cat! It's like she's trying to impose her crazy beliefs on me! Am I really the villain here?
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    Critical-Off-Garlic OP 13d ago • . Thanks! That will do. She keeps telling everyone that I kicked her out.
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    CarpeCyprinidae • 13d ago • NTA. Cats are obligate carnivores and you did the right thing to protect your pet from malnutrition 1.3K ○ Reply
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    • Ratchet_gurl24 13d ago But you didn't kick her out over a 'cats diet'. She left voluntarily. She repeatedly disrespected your wishes regarding your cat, and accused you of being closed minded. You gave her 2 options. 1# respect your wishes, or 2# get out. She chose the latter, rather than admit to her wrongdoing and stop crossing your boundaries.
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    lightlysaltedclams • 13d ago I with anyone's animal should be an immediate "leave my house". You're just protecting your cat.
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    abominablesnowlady • 13d ago Ordinarily I am staunchly on the side of people over animals. But in this case NTA! She is essentially poisoning this cat. This has resulted in cats dying!
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    MerryMoose923 • 13d ago • NTA. Vegan diets are not good for cats - they are detrimental to a cat's health. You gave your sister a choice - follow your rules when it comes to your cat, or get out. She chose to leave, and is now playing the victim. There is no way you are the A H in this situation. And good on you for making sure Whiskers has the best care/life.
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    garlicheesebread • 13d ago • NTA, and she also needs to quit with your cat's food without your permission because it's probably gonna f his stomach up.
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    Bardic Nemesis • 13d ago NTA. You're letting her crash there, not planning her ascension as queen of your domain. And, she's objectively wrong to the point of harming your cat.
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