"Justice For My Cat"- Teen Believes Her Cat Is Wronged By Receiving "Only Above Average" Care, While Her Sister's Dog Is Living The Best Life

"His collar is from the dollar store, his food and water bowls are from there"

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• December 29, 2022

Sibling rivalry is a common occurrence. And it extends to all areas of life - even pets.

So we have an interesting story today. One Redditor asked: "AITA for demanding that my parents make things fair between my cat and my sister's dog?"

OP believes her cat is being wronged - she gets only average stuff, while the dog gets all high-quality things. She then lists occasions where her cat was "wronged and neglected."

"My sister's dog gets a mix of high-end kibble, high-end wet food, and home-cooked food. My cat gets Purina. I've seen the same food at the dollar store. His collar is from the dollar store, his food and water bowls are from there, and most of his toys are also from the dollar store."

OP realizes that her sister has a job and contributes to expenses, but she still believes it is unfair. She honestly believes that her cat is mistreated and demands that her parents treat pets equally.

Her parents told her she could get a job and pay for nicer things, and her sister called her a spoiled brat. Read the full story below and pass your judgment.

Is this teen right or wrong here?

OP asks:

She is a teen, living with her parents and her sister. She has a cat, while her sister has a dog.

OP believes her cat is being wronged - she gets only average stuff, while the dog gets all high-quality things

She then lists occasions where her cat was "wronged and neglected."

OP realizes that her sister has a job and contributes to expenses, but she still believes it is unfair.

She honestly believes that her cat is treated badly, and demands that her parents treat pets equally.

Her parents told her she could get a job and pay for nicer things, and her sister called her a spoiled brat.

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the asshole:

"Your cat isn't being mistreated in any way."

The absolute truth: "if someone else is paying for all of your pet’s stuff then you are in no position to be making demands."

"How is it not fair? She's contributing to the care of her pet."

OP can always get a job

This Redditor agrees:

It doesn't need to be a competition

This is so true

First World Problems

The quality of your cat's life will be determined by how much you love it

This Redditor says:

Dollar store stuff works too

Her sister takes care of her responsibilities

The bottom line:

This is a clear case of sibling rivalry and jealousy. The pets couldn't care less about how much their stuff costs. The quality of your cat's life will be determined by how much you love it. Not by the amount of money you spend on it.

One Redditor has put it so nicely, saying, "Having had numerous cats and dogs in my life, I am fairly certain the cat could not care less about any of this."

Damjan