Woman Refuses to Rehome Orphaned Kitten After Roommate Suddenly Claims ‘Allergies’ Despite Owning 2 Cats Herself

A woman’s act of kindness toward an abandoned kitten has sparked an ongoing standoff with her roommate.

In a Reddit post titled “AITA for not rehoming my bottle baby kitten due to roommate’s fake allergies?,” the 30-year-old recounted rescuing a 1-week-old kitten she found alone on the side of the road, with no mother or siblings in sight.

The tiny cat required constant bottle feeding — a commitment the woman says she took on without hesitation. Over the weeks, she proudly shared that the kitten had been “growing like a weed,” hitting milestones such as learning to use the litter box. For now, the kitten remains in her bedroom so she can closely monitor her.

Her 25-year-old roommate, however, hasn’t shared the same enthusiasm. According to the post, the roommate claims to be allergic to the kitten — yet has shown “no itchy skin, no red/watery eyes, no hives/rashes” or other typical symptoms.

The woman also points out that her roommate grew up with cats and currently owns two adult cats. While she acknowledges that allergies and pet ownership can coexist, she finds the timing of the complaint suspicious — particularly because it came five weeks after the kitten’s arrival.

The roommate also claims her own cats are emotional support animals — something the woman says she’s never mentioned before. “That still doesn’t explain her not having reactions to them,” the Redditor notes.

Tensions escalated when the roommate threatened to report the kitten to the landlord. The woman, however, has no plans to part ways with the animal she’s bonded with, saying, “I’m not giving up the kitten as she’s quite attached to me at this point.”

Commenters on the post largely sided with her, calling out the inconsistencies in the roommate’s story. One wrote, “It’s more than reasonable to expect that someone with two cats themselves is able to live in a house with an additional cat in the mix.” Another added, “As long as the lease allows it, and there are no allergy problems or harm to other animals in the household, why should it be two yesses required?”

The woman insists she’s kept the kitten confined to her room and supervised to ensure she stays safe. Still, the roommate “is throwing a fit over it,” creating daily tension in their shared home. For now, she remains firm in her decision — and her commitment to the kitten she rescued.