I stole the cats!

[yorkster]

Actually they were/are part my cats also.
Here's the short story:
My husband and I separated and heading towards d-i-v-o-r-c-e. He is living in THE HOUSE. I am in an apartment with my dog and one cat. He was going to keep the other two cats (Wylie & Rudy). They are buds and we did not want to separate them, plus he loved them alot, so I agreed.
Two weeks ago he was out of town on vacation (with his friends he told me) for 4 & 1/2 days. I went to the house to check on the cats and spend some time with them.
First, I found evidence of a woman/girlfriend, and worst of all, the cats were locked in an empty room with their food, water and litterbox. No toys, no beds or anything. The water was close to being gone, the catbox was filthy, but plenty of food.
I called him on vacation and confronted him about it. Turns out, they have spent alot of time in the room because his new girlfriend (almost 2 months) is "allergic" to cats. I guess she is over often and spends the night.

Now, I didn't know about her (even though he has introduced her to mutual friends , etc.), so that was the first shock to find out THAT way.
But the cats........................I could not believe he would do something like that. Especially after only knowing someone a couple of months.

I still had a key, so I went over there when I knew he was at work, took both cats. I gave Rudy to a good friend of mine who has always loved him and wanted him. He has a very good home is very happy with her and her husband.
I brought Wylie (my shy boy) home with me and he is adjusting well. And I'm keeping him, even though I'm over my limit on animals for my apartment.

He's mad at me about it, but I know I did the right thing.
What do you all think? What would you have done?

[krazyaboutkatz]

Good for you!!! It sounds like your soon to be ex-husband is more interested in his new girlfriend than in the cats any way. I'm so glad that you still had a spare key so that you could check on them. They'll both be much happier now.

[kimlovescats]

I would have done the same!

[catmandu]

There is simply no excuse for Cats not having water,and an unclean box.
Imagine if you will,living with an overflowing toilet.
Actually worse as The Cats sense of smell is that strong.
I hope he does not make trouble for you with your Building Superintendant.
You did the Right Thing and The Found Cats Meeeow For You!!

[yorkster]

when he complained and was angry with me about it, I told him that he does not deserve to have animals.

it's strange, because in the past he has always loved his kitties- used to call me up to tell me what they were doing at any particular moment. I don't know what happened to him.

I don't know if I'm more mad or more sad about it.
he still does not deserve them or any other animal forr that matter. jerk.

[G535]

Anyone who can be so distracted by someone or something else that they can't remember to look after the furkids does not deserve to have access to the furkids! Hope that makes sense to someone!

[koxka]

Well done! I would done the same.
In fact, I did in the past.

[moosmom]

Good for you!! He must be pretty desperate for female company to lock the cats in a room with nothing but their box and food. How pathetic!! I'm glad you took the cats. They belong with you where they can be cared for and loved not locked up like some piece of furniture!! UGH!!!

[JenBKR]

Good for you! You most certainly did the right thing

[Shady]

Anyone who can be so distracted by someone or something else that they can't remember to look after the furkids does not deserve to have access to the furkids! Hope that makes sense to someone!

So true. Makes perfect sense to me.

[carole]

No need to question yourself about this one, of course you did the absolute right thing here, I am glad kitties are now being looked after as they deserve and shame on your ex hubby, fancy letting some female come between him and the cats, they are way better off away from him obviously.

[csanchezveloso]

Don't think it twice! You did the right thing!!

I hate irresponsible pet owners!!

Congrats on doing the right thing!

[orangemm]

Good for you and better for them!! Why should they suffer because he has a girlfriend? They were there FIRST. Besides, if they were truly 'family' he wouldn't have treated them in such a shameful way.

You did good.

[Randi]

How disappointing! I'm glad you were able to check on them and took them - they deserve a better life than that!

Sorry about your divorce, but it seems best for all parts.

[crazy_caique]

My goodness that was horrible thank god you went to check on them and took them.I would have done the same.