‘I couldn’t have possibly known that the man lied about where the cat really came from’: 23-year-old refuses to give up cat after ex’s lie sparks catstody battle with original owner nearly a year later

A 23-year-old woman found herself tangled in a complicated situation after accepting a cat from her ex-boyfriend nearly a year ago. He told her the cat came from a friend who no longer wanted her, but the truth turned out to be less straightforward. The cat had actually been taken from a former girlfriend.

Almost a year later, the cat has become a full part of this woman’s life. She’s listed on the lease, microchipped, insured, and happily bonded with her other kitty. Suddenly, the alleged original owner reappeared and started causing hissteria, demanding the cat’s return and harassing the woman with constant messages and calls.

Faced with the difficult decision of whether to keep the cat or return her, the woman chose to stand firm after investing so much time, money, and love. While the past remains complicated, the cat’s place is clearly with the woman who has cared for her through thick and thin—a reminder that sometimes family is found in unexpected places.

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