Greedy landlady demands pet rent for couple's cat despite not specifying it in the lease contract: 'You can either pay the fee or not have pets'

Cat parents know: when it comes to our feline family, we'll go to the ends of the earth. Whether it's clearing space in a tiny apartment, budgeting for their favorite food, or braving a passive-aggressive group chat just to adopt two bonded fluffballs - we do it all out of love. Because once a cat chooses you, they're not just a pet. They're comfort. They're companionship. They're home.

So when life throws frustrating obstacles (like surprise fees or broken promises), our first instinct is still to fight for them. Not because it's easy, but because we can't imagine life without our cats. This couple here was ready to give a lucky cat a loving forever home. They had the resources, the heart, and even the green light… until one bitter twist tried to claw it all away. But if you've ever loved a cat, you already know - cat people don't give up that easily.

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It’s hard enough for pets in this world without human greed making things worse. In this case, one landlady’s broken word didn’t just cause stress for the couple - it nearly derailed the cat's chance at a forever home. Sometimes the cost of greed is paid in pawprints.
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