'I know you've got a kleptomaniac problem but this is a new low even for you': Roommate threatens to petnap lifelong friend's cat after kicking her out of the house, the friend warns her she will get police involved

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Feb 11, 2026 11:00 AM EST

Being a cat owner means having to be extra vigilant about the roommates you choose. 

It's impossible to know everything about a person before you're officially living with them, we know that. But you do get the opportunity to ask some questions. And the same way that you might ask about cleanliness or noise, as a cat owner, you have an obligation to ask any potential roommate about cats. What they think about cats, how they treat cats… to get the best idea that you can about whether your cat would be safe around them or not. Because crazy things can happen. 

Some people hate their roommate's cats and ask them to lock the cats away all the time. Other times, it's the opposite, and the roommates think the cat is theirs too, and some go as far as trapping the cat in their rooms. Sometimes, it's simply the roommates neglecting their own cats and forcing you, as someone who cares about living beings, to take care of them. And then there are the ultimate crazies - people like the roommate in this story, who three her friend out of the house with no warning and then told them that their cat is now her cat, and she can do whatever she wants with it. 

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  • 01

    "My insane ex roommate kicked me out and tried to petnap my cat"

    2:29 1430 TEMU S 64 You have 30 days, March 4 to get your things out of my house before I start going through it and dispose of what you left. I will remind you over the 30 days if I don't hear from you. Ive already told you. You can have all of it. Give Alouette to She is not your cat and you are not allowed to make decisions for her. I will be getting police involved if you do not. I've already contacted animal control. By default you abandoned her in my care therefore she is mine. All I have
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  • 02
    2:29 TEMU 64 I've already contacted animal control. By default you abandoned her in my care therefore she is mine. All I have to do is take her to the shelter and get her microchipped. You kicked me out, I couldn't take her. That is not your cat and you are not allowed to keep her. I am not arguing. She is mine. That is not your decision anymore when you left her. Excuse you? That is not your fucking cat. End of story. I know you've got a kleptomaniac problem but this is a new low even for you.
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  • Wow. There is so, so much wrong with this, we don't even know where to start. So we'll start with the worst - the cat. The way that this short text exchange infuriates us. There is something very wrong with a person who would use an innocent animal to inflict pain on a human being. Taking care of this cat is not something that this person wants. All she wants is to hurt her friend, and she would do it at the expense of the cat's mental and physical well-being without a second thought. Get all animals away from this human. 

  • 03
    Okay first let me get this out of the way. I am safe and so is my cat. I just wanted to share my story, and maybe a little extra details.
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  • 04
    So, this person, we'll call her S, and I have known eachother since middle school (im 20 and shes about to be 21) and I needed a place to stay, so S offered me a room.
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  • 05
    I had always had a small issue with how S acted (shes a pathological liar and has a victim complex and a savior complex together, somehow) but I put my own feelings aside so myself and my cat could be safe.
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  • 06
    Yesterday things blew up and I dont usually tell her off but I was already annoyed and she kept pushing on my boundaries. She kicked me out, texted me about getting my stuff earlier today, and honestly I already have everything I need like important documents and such, so the only thing I want is to get away.
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  • 07
    I told her yesterday to give my cat to a friend of mine, abd she didn't respond so I reiterated today and she started this. Which by the way is a complete lie because where we live a pet cannot be claimed abondond until 10 days after a notice to move my things out has been given.
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  • 08
    Now of course, S didn't know this, because shes sloppy. So I call her and tell her that shes lying and she panics, and takes my cat to the animal shelter. They contact me, she dips, and I take my cat to my friend's until I can get an apartment on my own.
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  • 09
    Happy resolution, I hope from the bottom of my heart this girl seeks professional help.
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  • We agree. We hope that she seeks some kind of health, because none of this is normal. Beyond that, we're just glad that the cat is in safe hands right now. We're glad that this person was more dumb than outright cruel, because much worse things could have happened. The kitty is safe, you are safe, and right now, no matter the difficulties, you know that whatever place you end up in, it's most likely not going to be worse than this one. We hope that there is some small comfort in that, and in knowing that the internet has got your back. 

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    Picture of a calico cat sitting on a windowsilll.
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    Picture of a calico cat sitting on a windowsilll. 

    Image is representative only and does not depict the actual subjects of the story.

  • 11
    dkbGeek How long did you live there before the blowout? And what state are you in? If you lived there a while, received mail there, etc. you're a tenant and she can't just "throw you out" on a whim. I get that you don't want to go back to living with the crazy person, but it could be fun to play hardball about the illegal eviction. She also has no right to your belongings.
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    Petal Miku OP Oh I already know I could absolutely sue her for A LOT, I've made a list that I'll write after this. If it was anyone else I would absolutely pursue legal action, but I wont simply because in the one and a half day I haven't had to constantly engage with her, the air around me is already easier to breathe.
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  • 13
    Wrongful eviction, I'm not on her lease so I'm considerd a month to month tenant. S cant just kick me out, and instead has to give me a 30 day notice to leave.
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  • 14
    Emotional distress: attempting to take my cat and putting me within a panic spiral state for days, and wage loss (we worked together and because i dont own a car she would drive me in, so I couldnt get to work for my final two weeks, luckily my boss has been very understanding.) Actual damage: moving costs, rent diffrence, hotel cost
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    Picture of a cute sleeping cat.
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    Picture of a cute sleeping cat. 

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  • 16
    SerialSection Go back to your home and take your cat. This is obvious.
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  • 17
    Petal_Miku OP I did, and i got her somewhere safe, and as soon as I find a stable apartment I will be getting her back to me
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    Picture of a calico cat sleeping on a porch.
    via Unsplash / S T - stcatphoto

    Picture of a calico cat sleeping on a porch. 

    Image is representative only and does not depict the actual subjects of the story.

  • 19
    neds_newt The council demands cat tax be paid. We want to see a picture of Alouette!
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  • 20
    Petal Miku OP Rodger! Here is her laying in my demonia boot box o7
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    PageFault FYI, you cannot be kicked out without notice. If that's what happened, you may still have the right to access the property. If this is the case, then police will let you in if roommate does not. If you were given notice, then my question would be why you didn't take the cat when you left.
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    Petal_Miku OP I was not given notice until this text. Her and I got into an argument and she said she wanted me out by tomorrow (yesterday) and I couldn't take her at first because I cant just walk around with her in my arms, and I wasnt willing to risk her getting hurt.
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