There is a debate going on between two ex's about who should keep the cat. About six months ago a cat was purchased together. On the one hand, it was purchased by the allready owner of a cat of which this one was to be that cat's companion (Jack's story). On the other hand, the cat was purchased as a christmas present, but was to live with the other owner (Jill's Story). For the past six months the cat has been cared for, fed, and lived at Jack's house. Jack and Jill had problems and ended up breaking up. Jack had asked Jill every week or other week afterwards for the next two months to visit the cat, of which she refused. Jill went over to Jack's house the other day to "visit" the cat and demanded to keep the cat at her parents house, problem is:
At Jack's house she is with a companion cat, has food water, etc. And plenty of room.
At Jill's house, she (unfixed) would be outside with a unfixed male cat with fleas or in a small room by herself.
So who's house should the cat live in?
2006-08-18 15:20:12 · 29 answers · asked by Rob D 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
For those you've asked for more on Jill's side. She has stated that it was her christmas present and that she paid for the cat. She also said that she decided not to visit the cat was not because she didn't care about the cat, but because she didn't want to deal with Jack (though, Jack had agreed to let a mutual friend be there). She also claims that she will be able to contain the cat within her room (which is very small). More likely, she will excape (this cat is fast) and will excape outdoor. Now, this is not an outdoor cat (though, she has claws, she's been indoors her whole life).
Any more info, I'll be glad to contribute:
2006-08-18 15:40:06 · update #1
The best intrest for the cat would be at Jacks house. Like you say, he/she has food, water, plenty of room and indoors. Since the cat is unfixed, would create less problems in the long run if the cat had to live at Jill's house. Jill will end up having not only to deal with the female cat, let alone, the poor thing never gets attention there and lives outside, but she will deal with the little ones that comes along and that creates a bigger problem. Also, the cat is at much more risk getting deseases, fleas, ticks and probably getting run over since it is use to being indoors! I think this situation pretty much speaks for itself, dont you think?
Regarding visitation rights, if Jill is hardly home, what reason would she have anyway to visit the cat??? Until Jill straighten herself out, then she is ready to have pets, but for now, she is not ready to care for pets. She needs to grow up first and learn to take responsibilities!!! Good luck!
2006-08-18 15:36:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well gee... lets look at this as though we were talking about a child... put the child's interests first
what environment is best for the child/cat??
from what it sounds, Jack's home is clearly the best choice. Here, the cat will have familiarity amidst the chaos, has comfort in environment reliability and Jack has experience as a cat owner already.
Jill seems to be acting very selfish. if the cat were a child, would she really not visit the child just because her and the father were not on good terms?? if she would, then she's not a very good mother. i don't think she's a good cat mother.
the cat should be with JACK!!
2006-08-22 19:04:01 · answer #2 · answered by Lady D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jack. Jill can't properly care for a domestic cat if that cat is kept outside. It is not a wild animal to run free everywhere it wants. The cat could get hurt. Jill should care about the cats well being more than she cares about who wins the prize.
2006-08-25 09:25:41 · answer #3 · answered by gypsyroadaz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cat should live at Jack's house, but Jill should get visitation rights.
2006-08-25 05:54:56 · answer #4 · answered by pattie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jack and Jill really should take this question up the hill.
If you find the guru on top of the hill, pose this question to the guru and pay the appropriate "question fine". You will have your answer.
If there is no one on top of the hill, Jack and Jill should make sweet make up love, and come rolling down the hill together, negating the need for an answer to this question.
Either way, problem solved.
Personally, I vote for Jack, especially if the two cats get along.
2006-08-18 15:32:50 · answer #5 · answered by Tuna-San 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The cat should stay at Jacks House, indoors and cared for.
End of the story.
If Jill would care or "love" the cat she would see herself that the cat has a better life in Jacks house.
2006-08-18 18:23:16 · answer #6 · answered by pro_and_contra 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jack
2006-08-18 17:49:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They should switch the cat about every year.
Jack should keep the cat until Jill's house is fixed.
Do NOT let Jill have the cat in a dangerous environment (like her house).
2006-08-23 03:08:48 · answer #8 · answered by A.P. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't Jack & Jill get back together so the cat can have them both and stay in Jack's place?
2006-08-23 01:25:17 · answer #9 · answered by Haney H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would say jacks it would be in the best interest for the cat to live in a good environment not locked in a tiny room. jill should want to let the cat live in better conditions if she truely cares for her pet. if she can make some changes in living situation then the cat could be returned to her. try to make that as a compromise
2006-08-18 19:21:20 · answer #10 · answered by lady heather 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋