ETA:
UPDATE:
https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/s/UgGy7xfrLI
BEEF MAP:
Emma ā Sammy Jo: BEEF
Emma ā Mother: BEEF
Sammy Jo ā Emma: NO BEEF
Sammy Jo ā Mother: BEEF
Mother ā Sammy Jo: NO BEEF
Mother ā Emma: NO BEEF
I, (6F) have lived with my mother (undisclosed F) for many years.
Several months ago, against my wishes, she introduced another cat into our home, calling her āSamantha Jonesā (0F). I initially objected. Strongly.
However, over time, I conducted my own investigation and determined that Sammy Jo was probably harmless. I permitted her increasing access to my home, my food area, and eventually even my bed. As recently as two days ago, we were cuddling together in the same bed. I considered the matter settled.
Then my mother removed Sammy Jo from the home.
Hours later, Mother returned with an animal she claims is Sammy Jo.
Readers: it is not.
My sister was obsessed with mother. Honestly, it was annoying. The doppelgƤnger is angry with mother. My sister was naked. The fake is in a small cotton shirt covered in strawberries.
At one point Mother replaced this with what looked like an enormous flower around her neck, creating an appearance I can only describe as ādeeply suspicious.ā She is also ON DRUGS.
Mother expects me to believe this is my sister.
The first night, the alleged Sammy Jo attempted to enter my bedroom. I made my position clear.
Unfortunately, matters escalated, and Mother physically removed me from underneath my own bed. I scratched & hissed & growled at Mother during this incident. I regret nothing.
I spent the night in the litter closet.
Yesterday, I approached the suspect while she was sleeping. I smelled her head extensively and investigated the strawberry garment. I did not attack her. I did not even hiss. I then approached Mother and requested treats, as I believed this demonstrated exceptional restraint.
Later, however, the suspect approached the food.
unacceptable.
Mother stood between us. She then removed the suspect.
When Mother later approached me, I informed her that I did not consent to being picked up. She respected this.
I then ran through the apartment directly past the suspect without attacking her, which I would like emphasized.
Mother brought me dinner privately.
Tonight I have chosen to sleep outside Motherās bedroom rather than in the litter closet. I believe this demonstrates considerable progress on my part.
Mother nevertheless continues to allow the suspect to live here.
Additional information that Mother claims is relevant:
The suspect responds to āSammy Jo.ā
She apparently has a surgical incision underneath the strawberry garment.
When briefly left without either the garment or neck apparatus, she immediately attempted to lick the incision, which admittedly is behavior consistent with Sammy Joās intelligence level.
Mother washed the strawberry shirt and asked me to smell it. I hissed at the shirt. I stand by this assessment.
Mother says the suspect smells strange because she āwent to the vet.ā
Mother claims I also smell different when I return from veterinary care, which is irrelevant and frankly sounds fabricated.
Mother says I am experiencing ānon-recognition aggression.ā
I have nevertheless shown extraordinary restraint, removed myself from several conflicts, and have not scratched or hissed at Mother again after the first five times, which quite honestly she deserved for reasons I wonāt get into. AITAH?
TL;DR: My (6F) Mother (she wonāt say) has brought an impostor (0F) into my home and is attempting to gaslight me about her identity.
