Animals have feelings, too.

This man shares a story about his cat and his sister.

She was staying over his place for a weekend, but she was really mean to his cat.

He was furious, but when his mom took his sister’s side, he started wondering if he overreacted.

Read the full story below for all the details.

AITA for kicking my sister out of my house because she yelled at my cat

I (27M) have a very sweet but shy cat named Garfield.

He’s my baby.

He doesn’t bother anyone, but he’s easily startled and takes a while to warm up to people.

This man’s sister yelled at his cat.

Last weekend, my sister (30F) was visiting and staying at my place.

Garfield was sitting on the couch when my sister sat down.

Apparently, Garfield’s tail brushed against her.

Out of nowhere, my sister screamed at Garfield. She said to “get the heck away from me” and shoved him off the couch.

He told her off.

I was honestly shocked.

Garfield ran and hid under my bed, and he didn’t come out for hours.

I told my sister that was completely out of line.

She brushed it off, saying it’s “just a cat” and she “doesn’t do animals.”

He asked her to leave his house.

I told her if she couldn’t respect my home and my pet, she needed to leave.

She got mad.

She packed up her stuff.

Then she left early.

His mom took her side.

Now, my mom is saying I overreacted.

She said I should’ve just let it go because “family is more important than a cat.”

But Garfield is family, too.

It’s his house and his cat. His sister was completely disrespectful.

Let’s see what others have to say about this on Reddit.

This person shares a valid point.

Nothing’s wrong with that, says this person.

Yup, exactly.

This user says animal abuse is not okay.

Finally, short and straightforward.

Pets are family, too, and they deserve respect.

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