Do you know what I’d do if anyone ever asked me to get rid of my pets?
I’d laugh hysterically and then slam the door in their face!
Because there’s no way that’s happening!
This woman took to Reddit to share a story about an unusual request she got: read on and see what she had to say.
“I 22F have lived alone since the beginning of this year in a 2bed 2bath condo.
I have one cat who is my pet, but I also volunteer with a local cat rescue organization.
It’s fairly often that I temporarily foster cats/kittens anywhere from just 1 night-2 weeks at most, until we clear them to be placed in our shelter, or with another foster, or they are adopted.
Usually I take in 1 foster at a time, but at times it’s 2 if they’re siblings, bonded, etc.
She got a new roommate.
Recently this summer, my best friend ‘Kristy’ 23F moved in with me because she was on very bad/hostile terms with her mom and stepdad who she lived with, and it was safer for her to move out.
I of course offered her to stay with me, and she’s been in the spare bedroom since.
However last month, Kristy found out she’s pregnant from her bf.
They have a plan to get their own place asap she says, but I truly don’t mind if she stays here as long as she needs.
Given that she’s pregnant, when she told her mom last week, her mom wanted to come over and talk things over.
So she came here on Thursday and they talked privately for about 2 hours.
Say what?
When they came out it seemed like it was a good chat and they were more relaxed.
But, her mom kinda turned her attention towards me and said “if Kristy’s going to be living here, you need to do something about the cats.”
I asked what she meant, and she mentioned toxoplasmosis, the litter boxes, number of cats here, etc. and started getting an attitude towards me and said “you guys should’ve thought of this already.”
I let her know we did actually; and there’s an extremely low to no risk of toxoplasmosis.
I only have one cat (my own) in the main house, who doesn’t go into Kristy’s room.
Kristy also has zero obligations or responsibilities for my cats, I let her know that the minute she moved in.
All litter boxes are cleaned minimum twice daily, and aren’t even anywhere near Kristy.
My cats litter box is kept in the garage (she has a cat door) and any foster cats I have are kept in my master bathroom.
It’s a large bathroom and adapted to be safe for a temporary foster.
The only interaction Kristy has is if she happens to be in the living room/hallway/kitchen with my cat at the same time, so contact is extremely limited.
I also want to add, all cats I foster are up to date with vaccines, spayed/neutered, and exclusively indoor cats only.
Here’s the deal…
After explaining all this to Kristy’s mom, I told her that at most I would be willing to possibly limit the fosters I bring in, but I will absolutely not be getting rid of my cat.
She told me “well yours is the biggest risk here.”
ALSO she tried to suggest that I should stop volunteering with cats altogether until Kristy moved out or until the baby is born.
Kristy tried interrupting her mom to calm down because she kept going on about how I’m being selfish, I’m not realizing that she’s carrying another life now, not considering the risks, etc.
But given their relationship, she was very on edge with her mom which I understand.
I love my best friend, but I will not be getting rid of my pet in my own home that was here before she was.
I’m willing to adapt and limit fosters, but I genuinely do not think I’m risking anyone’s health here and don’t want to stop volunteering.
AITA?”
Here’s how people reacted on Reddit.
This reader said she’s NTA.
Another individual shared their thoughts.
This person spoke up.
Another person chimed in.
Another Reddit user shared their thoughts.
Get rid of my cats?
Think again.
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