'These cats are the only "family" I have': Soon-to-be ex demands to take one littermate with him across the country, but pawrent caregiver refuses to split the bonded pair

One half of a pawrent pair left suddenly, ended the marriage by text from across the country, and now wants the cat he's most bonded to. The cats are littermates rescued together and have never lived apart. The remaining pawrent handles vet visits, vaccines, and daily care. These cats are her only furmily where she lives now.

He once said he wouldn't take them, but he's since threatened a lawyer for "his" cat, which would split bonded siblings and force a cross-country move on a skittish animal. She told him no and feels stressed and blindsided. It wasn't her choice to end the marriage, and she doesn't want to lose a cat because he changed his mind.

Keeping the pair intact protects their bond, routine, and continuity with the caregiver they know. Handing one over would break a lifelong attachment for no clear benefit. If he pushes, that belongs in the formal divorce process, not in texts. For now, this pawrent stands firm, documents care, and prioritizes the welfare and stability of both cats.

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You rescued them from your own property, raised them, and handle all their care. They’re yours. You’ve given them a safe, loving home, and that’s where they should stay.
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If he truly wanted the cat, he wouldn’t have left her behind in the first place. Actions speak louder than words. He made his choice when he walked away.
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