27-year-old spoiled younger sister claims her older sister's weird-sounding cat isn't happy, mom warns cat pawrent: 'Your sister is going to try and take [your cat]'

Every cat is wonderfully weird in their own way. Some scream for treats like tiny gremlins, others chirp at bugs in the window, and a few prefer silent stares that speak volumes. Some cats are snugglers, some are lurkers, and some are little acrobats with a flair for feline chaos. And then there are the quiet quackers - like the star of this story. This special floof doesn't meow much, but makes soft, silly sounds when he's content, and only speaks up when something really matters. His hooman doesn't just notice - she celebrates it. Because true cat pawrents know: understanding your cat's quirks is part of the joy of being owned by one.

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    Before I start the story let me give a little background. I have a cat named Oliver. Oliver is a strange cat. He doesn't really meow and he tends to make these odd quaking sounds.
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    Mrehs and mehs. When he does make sounds you know he wants something or he's happy that you are awake. It makes you feel honoured when he does talk to you.
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  • If you’ve ever been a cat mama or cat dad, you know how infuriating it is when someone who “doesn’t get cats” tries to make decisions for yours. Whether it’s a clueless guest who leaves a door open, a loud visitor who doesn’t respect boundaries, or - like in this case - a sassy sister who thinks she knows better, the result is the same: major meowhem. Trying to steal someone’s pet, like said sister threatened to do, isn’t just impolite - it’s a betrayal. Our pets aren’t things you “rescue” from love. They’re family. Cats are our emotional support, our late-night snugglers, our favorite hello. And no outsider has the right to decide where they “belong”.

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    I have two much younger sisters from my mother's second marriage. The sister in this story I'll name Anne. She's been spoiled, sheltered and coddled by my mother for her then 27 year life.
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    My stepdad wanted her to try living away from home and so they approached me to have her stay with me and spread her wings. She lasted 2 weeks before she demanded to move back home. My mom and stepdad agreed to pick her up but it would have to wait a week.
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    As the week passed my sister kept making all these comments in regards to Oliver. "Why doesn't he talk?", "What's wrong with your cat?", "Damnit, Oliver. Talk already!". She progressively got angrier with Oliver and complained about how she can't make him talk.
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  • It's hard thinking this very relaxed, eye-closing, tuckun-in loafing cat is anything but safe and sound. This is the most “I'm very much alright” pose a cat can make.

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    I kept telling her that he's not a verbal cat and that he'll talk when he wants to. She'd manhandle him and get mad. I snapped at her one day and asked her why she's so determined to get Oliver to talk.
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    "Well, my cat did and she was happy. Clearly Oliver isn't happy and that's why he doesn't talk.". Preposterous. Oliver is a very happy and absolutely spoiled fluffball. She had only known him a little over 2 weeks, her logic was flawed.
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    Fast forward a few days to the night before my sister was getting picked up. My mother called me to go over the move and some other details in regards to my stepdad being here. Near the end of the call my mother pauses and says...
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    Mom: "Your sister is going to try and take Oliver" Me being confused: "Wait, why?" Mom: "She is convinced that he's unhappy and that he needs a big yard to play in."
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  • This is such a major red line. You never, ever, steal someone else's pet. Yes, there are cases where a pet needs saving from a bad household, but how did the younger sister came to a conclusion that this cat needs saving? Unclear.

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    Me getting angry: "He's terrified of the outdoors. He literally cries and hides if he's taken out of the apartment. She knows nothing about him or how happy he is. What the f!"
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    Mom: "I told her to knock it off and don't even think about doing anything of the sort. I met Oliver, he's clearly happy and loves his home."
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    Me seeing red: "You get her out of my home as soon as possible. I'm serious. I can't account for my actions if she tries anything with Oliver. She is not welcome here ever again. If she calls you tonight I want you to tell her that I'm aware and she needs to focus on getting out of my sight."
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    Mom:" I understand and I'll tell her." We finished up our conversation and said goodnight. The next day my stepdad showed up to move my sister home. I put Oliver in the bathroom and kept an eagle on my sister.
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    When we were saying our goodbyes she had the audacity to tell me (not ask) that Oliver would be happier with her and the big yard that they have. I got angry all over again and turned to my stepdad, "You need to get her out of here before I start yelling.".
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    He did exactly that. She kept insisting on coming back for Oliver and he silently pushed her down the hallway. My mother later told me that Anne kept badmouthing me and demanding they take him away. My mom
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    had to put her foot down and say something along the lines of how would you feel if someone stole your cat? This hit home since my sister had lost a cat a little over a year before. I haven't talked to my sister since and she's still living at home at 32 years old.
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    Oliver is doing great. He's the best cat and I love his little quacks. I started dating my boyfriend shortly after this incident and he adores Oliver as much as I do. He spoils the furball to no end. We are
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    constantly surprised at the new shenanigans Oliver gets into. We're pretty sure that he watches cute cat videos while we're sleeping to learn new tricks.
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    the-sadhbh⚫ Yikes, no offence but your parents skl. The way that they've enabled her, her entire life. They'll never get rid of her, and she's never truly going to be happy. Sorry that she
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    tried to take your cat, if someone had the audacity to do that in my own home and I found out about it, she would've been thrown out, or she would have caught my hands for trying to say my cat wasn't happy. Smh, gate spoiled people they're the absolute worst 274 ○ Reply
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    latents • Adorable. I feel an urge to babble baby talk at him.I am glad that you got rid of her before she traumatized the baby.
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    I hope they try again to help her establish her own life whether she likes it or not. Parents have a right to an empty nest if they want one. Nobody should feel forced to raise an adult forever baring disa lities or other unusual needs. Perhaps it is time they soured the milk and made their home less desirable to her.
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    _KorahBelle_ • He is so adorable! I have a cat named Ava and she doesn't meow either, she chirps. I'd be pred too if someone came into my house and tired to take my cat, family or not, it would be a fight.
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    Cara Asha Glad you stood up for your furbaby! He's adorable, and every cat I've ever had, has had their quirks. Glad you enjoy his!
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