'"The cat is now your sisters cat”': Devoted cat lover researched, prepared, bought everything, but still didn't get her purrfect ending

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Sarah Brown • Writer and Editor
Aug 2, 2025 5:00 PM EDT

This tail begins with two sisters who begged their parents for a pet when the family finally moved into a pet-friendly home. They got a dog, technically a "family dog," but let's be honest, he only listens to Mom. Months later, the older sister asked if she could get a cat. The parents gave a classic "maybe," so she went full cat prepper mode: researching raw diets, comparing litter brands, buying cat trees, toys, beds. You name it, she got it.

Then, fate meowed. A furmily friend had to rehome her cat, and the family took her in. The older sister was so excited. Finally, her dream cat! She gave the kitty all the things she'd been saving. But a few days later, everything, beds, toys, even the cat, was suddenly moved into the younger sister's room. Turns out, the cat now "belongs" to her.

Jealous? Totally. Catty? Not at all. She didn't take anything back, because the cat isn't the problem. It's the claws of unfairness digging deep.

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    'I am finally getting a cat I've been wanting for years'
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    AITA For background I 20 (f) have a little sister 17(f). My family finally moved into a pet friendly house 1 year ago and me and my sister begged out parents to get a pet so we did we got a dog "family dog" ( mainly my moms he only listens to her) anyway so 6 months later I asked my parents "hey can I get a cat "my
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    parents say "ok maybe" a few months go by and I've been buying cat stuff cat tree, cat toys, researching half raw diets, cat beds, litter boxes and which litter is better over other brands, etc. and my moms old friend is just so happens to have to re home her cat because she had to move into
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    a retirement home and unfortunately it doesn't allow pets. So we adopted the cat. I got supper excited thinking I am finally getting a cat I've been wanting for years and she comes home and she is getting use the the environment and everything mean well I've given this cat all
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    the stuff I bought for when I get a cat thinking omg she is my cat now. Few days later I come home after work and see that all the cat stuff isnt in the living room corner anymore so I ask my mom where it all went and she goes. " oh it's all in your sisters room because the cat is now your sisters cat". I
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    got so mad I just ran to my room and wanted to take all the stuff I bought back so I can have it for when I get a cat ( I did not take any of the stuff back it's not fair to the cat it did nothing wrong). I also have a full time job with steady income ( not enough to afford rent by myself) but enough
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    to pay for a vet bill. My sister has no job and has to relay on other people to get the cat stuff. So am I the a hle for being jealous that my sister got the cat I wanted?
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    Update 1 I see there is a lot of confusion going on and I'm sorry about my terrible wording, I was crying. while writing this post, and I'm not very good with words. My mom and Sister are never home, my sister has the cat locked in her room most of the day
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    because my sister doesn't want the cat hurting the dog. The dog is ok with the cat, he always wants to play with her, and he brings her his toys to play with him.
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    Unfortunately, moving out is not really an option atm, I live in a capital city where rent can be 1,800 - 2,000 per month nothing included. I do work at a job that pays me pretty good (20 bucks an hour), but still not enough to move out on my own. I have a partner that I have been dating for a while, and we have been
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    talking a bit about us moving in together. As for my mom, this isn't the first time she has done this with an animal. When we lived in the place before this one, we were aloud small animals (hamster, rats, Guinea pigs, etc) so she got herself a hamster, and she ended up giving it to me
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    when she got bored with it. ( it passed in its sleep like 7 months ago after being 2 1/2 years old) Anyway, she isn't home to train the dog, so I train it, but whenever my mom gets home all the training we have done goes down the drain. He play bites everyone when they come into the house. I have tried correcting this behaviour, but my mom
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    keeps letting him jump and bite. I, myself, have payed for obedience classes for the dog, but my mom has not taken him to them. As for the cat, my sister my sister keeps it locked in her room most of the day, and only lets them roam at night. The litter box is not in my sister's room, it's in the bathroom. (when my sister isnt home I do move the litter box to her room so the cat can at least use the bathroom). I also think
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    the cat does like me, she makes biscuits on me, gives big blinks, and follows me for attention. Last night when I was crying she sat and watched shows with me for 3 hours, letting me pet her belly, and showing me her belly, she also does like the inbetween your legs thing that almost makes me fall flat on my face at night, so I had to get her a bell so I know
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    she is there. ( she is a black cat) I also have taken some of your advice, and got some cat treats, and those like gogert cat treats. ( I will not be feeding her them often)
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    pwolf1111 Give your sister the bill. She had a lot of nerve taking your things.
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  • Once your sister sees the vet bill, litter costs, and food prices, she might suddenly be open to sharing the cat. Sharing the kitty means sharing the kitty expenses, too!

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    Astraea Moonrise Huh? Is the cat going to be trapped in your sisters room or something? The cat will decide who he/she likes best lol It doesn't matter if they say it's your sisters cat- the cat will love whoever is kindest So NTA
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    revengeofthebiscuit INFO: has your family dynamic always been this weird? It's so odd to announce you're getting a family pet then "assign" said pet to one person. A pet is naturally going to bond more with one or two people but your whole family sounds a little immature and impulsive when it comes to making decisions.
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    Hardrocknerd1 NTA. Also, why can't the cat be the "family cat" just like the "family dog?
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  • So if pets can belong to everyone, why suddenly is the cat just your sister’s? Sounds like someone’s playing favorites in the fur family. 

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    Zealousideal-Stay... Your mom is an a h le, but I don't think you should have bought all the cat stuff when originally it was a "maybe" to owning a cat in the first place. That just sets you up for failure and is irresponsible.
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    Fuzzy-Ad1993 NTA, your mom is. You shouldn't have assumed the cat was yours but your mother should have corrected your assumption before you got all the cat things out. Also, it's a family pet, can't you share the cat?
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    Armadillo_Prudent The cat doesn't belong to either you or your sister. You both belong to the cat and the cat will decide who is their favorite human.
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  • Claiming ownership over a cat? Futile. Everyone knows cats pick their hooman. You don’t own the cat. The cat graciously allows your presence (and occasionally your lap). Let the floof decide!

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    CMeNaught Your family has shown you where you stand. Save your money, move out, and never trust a promise from them or help them with anything. NTA.
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    Electrical_Living788 When the cat needs to see a vet and you are asked to help pay the vet bill, it's your sister's cat so she has to pay it
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    That being said, I absolutely think you should charge your mom and sister for all the items you bought for YOUR cat. your sister is being selfish and honestly needlessly bitter. The cat is living in poor conditions. being confined to a single room the whole day. Save your money, don't front any vet bills. And if you DO, register it under your name
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