Many pet owners would agree that over time, their pet becomes like family. The bond between a human and their pet is unique and enduring, built on pure unconditional love.
A particularly heartwarming relationship is often seen between a man and his cat. It’s especially touching when it’s a father who initially opposed getting the cat. There’s something special that emerges in a man when he’s around his beloved feline, and it’s clear he would do anything to protect it.
When entering a relationship with a pet owner, one must be prepared to accept the pet as part of their partner’s life, recognizing that the pet was there first. It’s important to try to get along with your partner’s furry companion, which is usually easy given how loving pets typically are.
A Reddit story illustrates what can happen when a partner dislikes their significant other’s pet. After dating for two years, the Original Poster’s (OP) girlfriend moved in with him. While it was clear she didn’t like his cat, he never expected her to take such drastic action.
One day, OP returned home to find his cat missing. Hours later, a friend returned the cat, having found it blocks away. The girlfriend admitted to putting the cat out, leading OP to ask her to leave his home.
When friends suggested he overreacted, OP turned to Reddit for opinions. Here’s what happened:
The cat, Raven, had never left the house before but went missing shortly after the girlfriend moved in.
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After the cat’s return, OP confronted his girlfriend, who openly admitted to putting the cat out.
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OP asked her to move out by month’s end, despite her claiming she’d be homeless.
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Feeling his friends thought he was too harsh, OP sought Reddit’s opinion.
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One user pointed out the cat’s seniority in OP’s life.
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Another advised against leaving the two alone again.
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Someone suggested the girlfriend could figure out her living situation.
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One commenter thought OP was being generous.
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Another warned the situation could only worsen.
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Someone compared the girlfriend’s fate to the cat’s.
