'They are now threatening legal action and harassing me': After rehoming their kitten twice, the original pawrents demand him back despite being settled into a loving furever home

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Sarah Brown • Writer and Editor
Jul 10, 2025 6:00 PM EDT

This tail has taken a turn from furtunate to furustrating. A sweet kitten clawed his way into the heart of a loving new home after his original family decided twice that they couldn't handle him with scratches, babies, and all. But now, after pouncing on the chance to rehome him, they're backtracking again, tugging on heartstrings and threatening legal claws.

Let's be pawsitive. This kitten is thriving! He's bonded with a new sibling, has a stable environment, and is clearly living his best meowment. They cuddle, play, and meow for each other like the dynamic duo they were meant to be. Meanwhile, the original pawrents seem more unsure than a cat deciding whether or not to jump.

After giving them multiple chances, it's clear this kitty found his furever home and he's already left pawprints on everyone's heart. The attempt at guilttripping and legal threats? Not very clawver. With proof, compassion, and some firm boundaries, this situation will hopefully settle faster than a cat into a cardboard box.

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    'I absolutely will not be getting rid of him'
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    Hey everyone. A little over a week ago a facebook friend of mine posted a kitten looking for a home for him. I immediately messaged her as I thought he would be a good companion for my other kitten. She posted the kitten for her daughter because the kitten had scratched their baby and it was too much work for them. We set up a day to pick
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    him up but they had changed their mind and decided to try nail caps first before rehoming. I let her know i understood and said that I would still take him if she changed her mind. A couple days later I received another message saying that the kitten was available cause she found out she was pregnant again and that it again would be too much work. We picked him up two days ago.
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    My fiancé and I just purchased a home and already had two cats (a 4 month old black kitten and an 8 year old tabby girl) Him and the 4 month old immediately hit it off and are inseparable. They play all day, sleep together, eat next to one another and meow for each other. They're both high energy and really benefit from having another kitten to be with. The new kitten is also super lovey with us and we've already fallen in love with him.
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    Well today she messaged me basically saying how sad they are and that they want him back. Now I completely sympathize with them as I am a huge cat lover. However I think our home is better suited for him, so I let her know that and offered for her to come over and see him whenever she likes. She said it was "up to
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    me" but keeps insisting they want him back and guilting me about it. I understand he was their cat but they've already changed their mind multiple times. I don't think it's fair to him or my cat to separate them after bonding and stress him out by moving him around more. Not to mention they
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    also let him outside which i'm not a fan of and didn't cut his nails. She said they would get more toys and cat tower, but I really think he just needs another friend. They're also really young (19/20) and i'm worried. they'll wanna get rid of him again after having two kids on top of trying to give him attention.
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    I'm at a loss of what to do because I don't want to sound like a jerk but I also don't want to give him up. Are they able to take legal action?
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    edit/update- they are now threatening legal action and harassing me via text. (She had her husband message) I blocked both of them after I politely stated I was keeping him and I took screenshots for all my proof. I will be taking him in to either scan his microchip if he has one, or getting him one if he doesn't. I absolutely will not be getting rid of him.
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    Significant Flan80... I would tell her in clear and firm terms that you already were patient with them when they were indecisive the first time. The cat is yours now, and your decision is final. She has to live with the decision that she made, which was in the best interest of the cat.
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    If she comes at you again after you sent her the message, telling her to stop bugging you, I would tell her that you are not interested in continuing the conversation, and then unfriend her on facebook. Also, get that kitten, microchip and registered under your name.
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    I would definitely not offer that she can come over and visit the cat either. She's gonna take that as an opening to keep pestering you about giving the cat back. And then two weeks later she's going to tell you that she can't keep the cat again?
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  • Honestly, getting to visit is more than fair. She gave him up. Now she gets the fun part: cuddles and playtime, without the real pawrent responsibilities. Seems like a win to me!

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    datemycat NAL - Aren't pets considered property? Therefore, if someone gave away property to another (and you have written proof of it which I believe is a binding contract), that's it. Transaction final. That property now belongs to you. Enjoy your new furry baby.
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    OwnAct7691 Nope. They can get another kitten.
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    HannahCT1 Keep the kitten! You clearly have a better home for him and he's already bonded with your cat (and you!). I wouldn't trust the friend not to change her mind again, and it's not in the kitten's best interest to go back there. I agree that legally they don't have anything that would stand up - they asked you to take it, you didn't steal it.
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    an808state Keep the cat. Ditch the friend.
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    Apprehensive-Toe... Sorry no take backsies
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  • They made their decision… twice. It’s not fair to uproot the kitten again just because they changed their mind. He’s settled, happy, and finally where he’s meant to be.

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    VendettaUF234 Who's to say they won't decide again that the cat is too much work? This person sounds very non-commital. I'd keep the kitten and get them chipped up as soon as possible. Do not tell them. where you live if you haven't already. Don't let them or anyone else guilt you. There are plenty of animals out there that need a home.
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    throwaway_acc10... If the cat isn't microchipped yet, get it done. After getting him registered under your name, there is no way to take him back. Protect yourself and your kitty.
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  • They can’t threaten legal action. It’s your cat now. They gave him up, twice. You’re providing a stable, loving home. It’s what’s best for the kitty

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    Fukujin1 Your offer for them to visit the kitten was way too nice. Just tell her that you won't return the kitten. People who love animals would be happy if the cat was happy in its new home
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