A Cat Catastrophe

The plaintiff says he purchased a Scottish fold kitten from the defendant, but he was sick with an aggressive immune virus and died. He says the cat’s death cause irreparable emotional and financial harm, so he’s suing. The defendant says she sold the plaintiff two healthy kittens, and claims one got sick months later. She’s countersuing for stress and aggravation.
case 29-335

[@checkerslane]

I was siding and agreeing with plaintiff untill they got to the part where she offered him a refund and he refused. A refund is the most she could have done

[@le0854]

so true, he was in it for the money

[@jessicapearson9479]

He didn't want the money he wanted a cat and they were sick. This is good that he is suing her because it will hopefully teach her that she cannot be selling sick cats and to be a better cat breeder. She could care less about the cats. To her they are nothing but money that is why she didn't even care that she was selling sick cats or even tell him they were sick. Also, in every puppy and cat mill most of the animals have that virus. Now by him bringing her on this show (even though this is a rerun) it will help bring awareness to her lack of care to these cats. He did the right thing. He is not about the money. It is the principle of it.

[@ivybee347]

She sold a cat that she knew was sick. A refund and vet bills is what she should have done.

[@headstampballpythons3783]

It was nice of her to offer the refund, especially when she had no responsibility to do so. The cat had diarrhea prior to her selling it, that doesn’t mean it was sick. I’m fact, the plaintiff stated that he took the cats to the vet the day after he picked them up, and the vet gave them a clean bill of health. So clearly, they contracted the illness while in his care. His first mistake was spending almost $3,000 on 2 cats.

[@jezabelpagan4797]

I got my cat from the Humane Society and a week after I got her home, boom $1,000 of vet bills for the kitty cold. Kittens are very vulnerable when young and it is very common they have a cold and/or diarrhea. This lady offering a refund is the right thing to do and the plaintiff was just wrong.

[@jenn1916]

Got my cat from a shelter. $30. He's still with me a year later, making my life better. Priceless.

[@UKImmigrationLawGeek]

What's his name?

[@jenn1916]

@@UKImmigrationLawGeek Charlie. He came with the name which happens to be my deceased father's name too. It was meant to be.

[@Mae-vy4pr]

Me too!!!! 😍😍

[@squirrelboss7067]

Not really priceless, it was $30 🤷‍♀️🤷🤷‍♂️

[@jenn1916]

@@squirrelboss7067 Him making my life better is the priceless part. Learn to read. 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️😆🤦🏽‍♀️😂

[@The00Lisa00]

I got my cat from the humane society for $10. Best cat in the world ❤️

[@SL-rh9og]

Me too but they charged me 75

[@danaperez2482]

I also bought from shelter but was charged $85. Worth every cent. And I will 100% do it again.

[@The00Lisa00]

@@danaperez2482 the normal price was higher but my baby was on sale ☺️. I think they called it cat season and adult cats were $10. He was already neutered and the first vet visit (of my choice) was free. That'll be 5 years ago this month and he's the best!

[@danaperez2482]

That is sweet. I choose black cats since they tend to looked over more.

[@goody2shoes560]

🥰🥰🥰

[@Aubz47]

Ok just for the record, the Scottish fold is a sad case of cosmetic overbreeding. The trademark of their look is their folded ears. To get that, they’ve been bred to have weak cartilage. The problem is cartilage isn’t just in their ears. It’s all over their bodies, most notably in the heart. They are very susceptible to heart issues as well as arthritis and other cartilage issues. It’s heartbreaking that people don’t understand how massive this issue is for a cat. Purebreds for cats are ridiculous. Shelter cats that have a healthy mix of breeds are significantly healthier when you look at statistics.

[@isthataspider7410]

Oh that’s actually kind of disturbing. Makes me think of a someone dog alternative of that- pugs - who have difficulty breathing

[@Aubz47]

@@isthataspider7410 I always compare them to English bull dogs but pugs are another tragic example of cosmetic overbreeding

[@riandraegon556]

And you don’t have to go to Russia for a Scottish Fold

[@gracegreen1859]

@@riandraegon556 well if you are from there and have connections to get one then yeah you might need to take a trip to Russia and spend thousands 🙄

[@neptunesdemon5167]

@@Aubz47 To add to the tragedy of English Bulldogs, females can not give birth vaginally they always need c-sections.

[@Dymsx86]

Heartbreaking that the defendant lost her baby. I get where the judge was going with what she said about stress and miscarriages, but it made me cringe a bit. The plaintiff not accepting the refund is ridiculous. He was not willing to find an amicable solution.

[@bobbleheadmoe]

Plenty of free kittens on the streets

[@ranadalednum9335]

So true

[@David-cc8xe]

Too many actually, they should let ppl hunt them. Would solve that problem

[@kj2540]

There are

[@jamiegurley4230]

@Bobbleheadmoe...🤣🤣🤣🤣 That's how I got most of mine.

[@kotorisama3080]

And at shelter. Why spend $2k

[@CnithTheOnliestOne]

I got a kitty from a shelter and he got FIP. It was the worst way to die. He got the brain version instead of the tummy one. I donated his body to UC Davis and with his help we now have a vaccine. So at least my tragedy wasn't a complete waste.

[@AshweeElauraDannon]

With her losing her child any added stress doesn’t help; no one knows her personal life and what else she is going through. Having this crap ontop would be stressful

[@bakenator7420]

She lost a child but continues to add to the overpopulation of cats in America. When we experience trauma we need to face it and overcome as opposed to covering it with making bigger issues

[@shadow76890]

really bake thats your take away

[@mrdan2898]

Yup

[@kingoffarts8352]

Yes but she has to prove that him suing her is the only reason that she lost her child. No it didn't help,but she has to prove that stress is the only thing that killed her child. Most likely if she lost her kid it was due to other health issues not just stress alone.

[@elmidaavdic7622]

​@@bakenator7420specialty catteries have kittens spoken for years in advance sometimes. There are 2 breeders in the US for my prefered cat breed. Granted, a Scottish Fold is not a super exclusive breed. Her mistake is doing business with someone who clearly doesn't know anything about cats or this breed.

[@yanalicious87]

“I like to breed for my pleasure “ wtf is she saying. 😂😂😂😂 it’s taking this situation to a whole new level

[@mouhamadoudjite3084]

Oh please. She just meant she does it as a passion.

[@lancelaws6128]

You have a dirty mind lol 🤔😂😅

[@maxinef6654]

Let’s be real she’s doing it for the money. She’s getting $1800 to $2000 a cat.

[@Zerpersande]

@@mouhamadoudjite3084 Exactly. And she’s a non-native speaker. Perhaps the OP should converse with her in Russian? Oh! You don’t SPEAK Russian?

[@michaelbrandon1222]

Yeah I liked the way she said that 😂

[@MikeyJules69]

As cute as those cats are, there is no way I'd spend that kind of money from a breeder. I prefer to adopt from a rescue.

[@zoorenard1101]

What is beyond me is she is NOT even a legit breeder. She does this for "pleasure" as she stated. Who would pay a stranger that amount of money to somebody who doesn't even know it's a pretty common breed in America. She's just full of herself and clearly sells sick kittens. It's not normal for kittens to have diarrhea

[@debshaw680]

Well good for you. That wasn’t his choice which is his right to make. I have two rescues. My friend has a dog she got from a reputable breeder. So what? She didn’t want to risk the things I did when I got a rescue who turned out to have two life threatening illnesses they didn’t disclose but knew about. I spent over $1k in vet bills. She spent half of that on her dog. People get to choose their pet. My other rescue will be on expensive meds his whole life. He did all the right things, his family was traumatized, and he is out lord knows how much money.

[@debshaw680]

@@zoorenard1101 if she sells that many kittens, she is a legit breeder. He researched a breeder and chose her. Do you suggest that good breeders have to run a giant pet breeding operation? My sister in law breeds labs. She doesn’t over breed her dogs. She does it because she enjoys breeding dogs as a hobby. She’s done it for 30 years. Does that mean she’s not a breeder? You’re better off with someone who isn’t running a pet mill.

[@zoorenard1101]

@@debshaw680 if she was a legitimate breeder she would say so and have paperworks. That's why her "it's for pleasure" should be considerate. She could ran a 120 puppies a month mill and it wouldn't mean a thing. I never said she didn't bred enough puppies to be legit. But if a breeder tells you that kind of breed is "very rare" and one Google search would show you it isn't. They are very common cats around the continent. Also, they come from Scotland, so her buying it from Russa should be a red flag. And diarrhea is NOT common for kitten. As somebody who volunteered in shelters for many years I know one thing. That cat was sick before the sell it and she knew that.

[@Myugii_]

Ok

[@heartlesswoman1904]

It’s not nice to lose a Cat but I feel like she did everything she could to make the situation right and he is a very stubborn person.

[@AshleyMarieMommy]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏽

[@bakenator7420]

Except she's simply making 25 kittens a year for her pleasure when there are 1,000's of cats in shelters looking for homes.

[@MsTivasa]

FIP comes from the mother cat. She should not be breeding her cat any more.

[@C3yl0]

Yes, particularly since she does this as a business and even requires her clients to sign a contract. In addition, she appears to know what she is doing.

[@C3yl0]

@@bakenator7420 Many children are waiting to be adopted, however, many people choose to focus on other things instead.

[@cottoncandyaddict]

I had a beautiful white Turkish Angora that died that same way, he was such a wonderful cat. I opted to have him put down because in the stage where he bloated up he was in so much pain and was no longer himself, plus it could take a matter days to weeks for him to finally pass and that was too much for him to go through. He was my very first cat after I moved out of my parent’s house. You will be forever loved and remembered Cho Cho!💙

[@behshadmohebali6234]

I'm sorry for what you and he went through. I hope you have another cat now who's making your life better.

[@kittylola643]

The cure for FIP is only available on the black market in America. I went through this as well.

[@lancelove3663]

Sad.

[@litterboxpaws]

You were very kind and loving to Cho Cho. He was lucky to have you too.

[@Mocharocks9966]

I’m so sad after hearing this case , she lost a baby and he lost a kitten 😭.

[@amayahiko948]

People selling scottish fold do no good to the catrace

[@erinnorwood6124]

Me too :(

[@debshaw680]

I lost a baby. That doesn’t make the loss of a pet any easier for me. She didn’t lose a baby because of him. He has a right to get some of the vet bills paid. Especially being out that kind of money. His family is devastated too. A fetus does not equal a live animal that suffers for weeks before the eyes of your entire family.

[@Mocharocks9966]

@@debshaw680 I was saying it’s sad in generals both baby and animal .

[@lyricberlin]

@@debshaw680 her unborn child and any unborn child is worth more than an animal.

[@widakae]

“I breed for my pleasure”😂🤣😂

[@aprilpinkelton4385]

Right! 🤣 I can't stand when ppl are dishonest. I am sure no one likes a liar. But, I get so annoyed when ppl tell you obvious lies. It's insulting to a person's intelligence when they think they can get over you. Like, you think I am that dumb?!?!

[@kj2540]

Repeatedly . Lol

[@kj2540]

@@aprilpinkelton4385 so true

[@alfredvalrie5541]

All day every day

[@GirlsNDragons]

We all do, lol

[@naowright9308]

As a pet owner and a mother I have to say that to lose a baby you have been carrying is much harder than to lose a kitten you only had a few weeks. I know he lost a lot of money but she did finally agree to a payment plan, which he refused, and when the cat died he was past the time allowed him by the law. She told him it was on antibiotics. What more could she do?

[@southernzen365]

Exactly, that guy is trouble...all breeders need to see his face.

[@mommybee1522]

As a pet owner and a women who’s had 3 miscarriages stfu bc it’s not a damn competition of who’s hurt worse losing something you love and care about is hard no matter what it is stop comparing deaths it’s disgusting 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@pmabrouk]

@@mommybee1522well said and please accept my condolences.

[@QuangPham-hm7fm]

You already know how low his character is

[@tjmills4051]

Scottish fold is such an irresponsible breed of cat, they breed them to have folded ear cartilage which In turn makes all their cartilage in their bodies weak. Giving an animal health problems to make it more “cute” is awful.

[@virgo7956]

Wow, thanks for the information. That's an interesting fact

[@25ween]

The first Scottish fold was born to Scottish barn cat who's kittens had a natural mutation. Yes 2 Scottish folds should not be bred together and anyone doing so is disgusting I'm sure these people are far and few between and the majority of Scottish folds cats are just cats with this natural mutation.

[@deidrediane9594]

I adopted an 8 week old kitten from the shelter, and at that time I paid $40 for a check up and vaccinations. They also set up a time to bring her in to be spayed. She lived almost 23 years and we still miss her very much. I would not spend a $1000 on a kitten when there are so many affordable pets at the animal shelter that need a good home.

[@lyricberlin]

He don't want a cat for the same reason you wanted one. His are for show

[@lanibuckholtz7737]

We found a 1 year old sickly cat outside my office. She'd been hit by a car too and healed kind of crooked. She's almost 21 years old now and still alive and kicking and has the loudest mrawl when she's ready to eat.

[@nyaj754]

Did he just say she’ll be even more stressed if she has to pay the plaintiff $5000? Such a savage 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@acz6017]

I know right like bruh bruh bruh....

[@bubblegum1948]

Why…? In all honesty he’s not being slick, because she sold an animal that carried this vicious virus. That’s why there is a clause in her b-ll$h-t stipulations within the contract. That proves that she had prior knowledge of the potentiality of a problem and she covered herself…She’s the one that’s slick. That was all done with forethought on her end.

[@nyaj754]

@@bubblegum1948 I was talking about Douglas NOT the plaintiff

[@bubblegum1948]

@@nyaj754 - Damn…sorry! My bad. Please excuse my stupid azz. I retract what I said🤐😬😹 I think I need a muzzle.

[@nyaj754]

@@bubblegum1948 lol 😂 it’s ok… mistakes happen

[@ivykat9009]

Scottish fold cats have a slew of health issues that can occur in their lives. All Scottish fold cats can trace their history back to one cat in Scotland to a cat names Susie. I don’t see anything about them being a Russian cat.

[@benjie128]

Because they're not. They're *pikachu face* from Scotland.

[@Ambelica]

I think what she meant was that the breed is rare in America (uncommon) and she had a connection in Russia for a breeder

[@benjie128]

@@Ambelica I used to see them at cat shows all the time. Maybe not super common, but not impossible to find. The fact she had a clause identifying the exact disease the kittens had was sketchy. Calls into question if shes in it for the breed or the money. And I doubt she's interested in the breed beyond its rarity driving up what she can sell the kittens for.

[@Mitsurilove_84]

@@Ambelica I have owned one and have a couple friends with them also

[@Ambelica]

@@Mitsurilove_84 just because you know people and have had your own doesn’t make them uncommon:) she has a different mother language, so honestly her words have to be taken into that context. I know of the breed, but I’ve never seen one in person in my 28 years. That’s how uncommon they are !

[@ChasRiaStJohn]

He did a really good job stating his case though verbalizing and stating the facts.

[@practicalpisces]

"She'll be even more stressed if she has to pay the plaintiff $5000." God damn, Harvey. Read the room. 😄

[@Knic797]

Meanwhile, a million die in shelters every year, if not more.

[@ashleybraddock8223]

Sad people are not responsible animal owners.

[@blessedwithaperfectlife6880]

That's true but because people refuse to neuter/spay their animals. If everyone was a responsible pet owner there wouldn't be so many in the shelters.

[@ericeiber4911]

Million seems high.. i feel 900k is more accurate.

[@cloudyns]

@@ericeiber4911 lol

[@davewilco822]

Scottish Fold: The breed was not accepted for showing in Europe and the GCCF withdrew registrations in 1971 due to crippling deformity of the limbs and tail in some cats and concerns about genetic difficulties and ear problems such as infection, mites, and deafness, but the Folds were exported to America and the breed continued to be established using crosses with British Shorthairs and American Shorthairs. Since the initial concerns were brought, the Fold breed has not had the mite and infection problems, though wax buildup in the ears may be greater than in other cats

[@davidellis5141]

People should adopt a 🐈 from a shelter. They need a home.

[@blessedwithaperfectlife6880]

Sometimes you can't find the type of dog that will fit into your lifestyle. I needed a very small indoor dog that I could travel easily with. My teacup Yorkie is only 2.9 pounds and doesn't shed. They also have no odor. I looked for a tiny dog for 5 months at shelters and rescues but finally gave up and bought from a breeder. I think it's great if people can adopt but unfortunately it doesn't work for some people. I did get a kitten from a neighbor when a stray pregnant cat showed up on her doorstep. There were 6 kittens and they were all adopted by people in our neighborhood.

[@thebalderthor4884]

People should do whatever’s best for them not what’s best for your feelings.

[@bebeowens9842]

@@thebalderthor4884 this is by far the best comment in responding to the original poster.

[@pat22nasty]

@@blessedwithaperfectlife6880 that be solved with a couple phone calls to shelters lol

[@blessedwithaperfectlife6880]

@@pat22nasty You obviously didn't read what I wrote. I looked at local shelters for 5 months. I was even on the call list for when a tiny, non shedding dog was available. I wasn't successful.

[@thts.my_voic]

"Umm, i like to breed them for fun", lady you are just adding more to the over population of cats. There are so many kittens out there starving for a good home and love. I rescued my oldest cat when she was 5 weeks old. She was a starving stray living under my house. I took her in, and I got her just in time, every little bone was sticking out because she didn't get food hardly at all. She is 10 now, and my fur buddy. I love her so much 💗

[@lauvasquez7198]

Obviously fun was the code word for money. This lady doesn’t care about population of cats when she’s breeding cats several times per year to have 25 cats to sell yearly.

[@nyaj754]

Awww so sweet ❤️

[@pullybungieharder]

@@lauvasquez7198 Especially breeding Scottish Folds. They're so inbred, they're very prone to many problems, and immune problems should not be considered startling.

[@magnificent6668]

People are trying to keep specific breeds, you know. Not everyone wants a rescue that you have no idea of the genetics of the animal, and also, people have the right to own the animal they want. Not everyone wants an alleycat or a pit bull.

[@SY-bn3iz]

@@magnificent6668 You can get any specific breed you want from the shelter if that is your preference. But it is nonsensical to say the choices are only alley-cats and Pitt bull as if they are the only pets that are abandoned and neglected. Shelters offer from kittens to adult cats in any breed you just have to look for it. I would think as an animal lover you would get it from there instead of going to breeders that dont care fr the animal welfare and give you one with genetic problems.

[@jaylewis1383]

Back in the day, you just put out some food and a stray wandered up. First cat I paid for was a tiny kitten from the pound. Paid $15, and had him for 17 years. Then there was a half-Scottish fold from a rescue shelter for $100,. He stayed with us for 16 years. Cheap cats from shelters seem to be the best bargain.

[@stratfordbaby]

14:30 Pregnant women should NEVER be around cats and cat litter!!!! NEVER!!!!!

[@Margo-v5p]

Breeder should have, DEF, told defendant about antibiotics BEFORE she released kitten 💯‼️‼️‼️Yes, kittens will have diarrhea, usually, after worming which does NOT require antibiotics! I understood EVERYTHING plaintiff explained about FIP. Had it happen to a Siamese kitten i bought YEARS AGO. I didn't even think about suing the breeder as I became so attached to this baby 😢. I just dealt with it and the passing was, DEVASTATINGLY, PAINFUL. SAD 😢😢😢😢 Judge, imo, made the wrong decision 😮😢😢😢

[@nunya8010]

So the women was giving the cats the same antibiotic that the vet continued to give him for this sickness but that doesn't prove they were sick before he got them?

[@dellahicks7231]

No because kittens have a tendency to have diarrhea, and Vets use the same medicine for both conditions, that was part of why he couldn't prove his case. There is also no way a Vet would know for certain if she pumped the kitten full of the medicine in order to sell it, especially if it was a different Vet then she dealt with.

[@Mocharocks9966]

Yeah this was a tricky one

[@nunyabiz6925]

@MR IV and Russians will lie that’s their culture! Stop generalizing . See how that is unfair ? Adopt dont shop

[@mrdan2898]

the fact that the cat was not sick afterwards shows that the seller was not to blame. Sure the kitten could have caught Covid, but that isn't the sellers fault.

[@elvickRULES]

He took them to a vet the day after he got them and it was all fine. If they were sick the whole time why would it be that way? And if they gave the same medication she did what did she do to “weaken the immune system” like he made up? It’s just one of those unfortunate things. If a vet didn’t know the cat was sick, beyond just a touch of diarrhea, how could she?

[@defunctdefunctdefunct]

There’s a reason her contract specifically lists not being responsible for FIP. When you are purposefully breeding animals, inbreeding and genetic similarities are very likely. I wouldn’t be shocked if her entire litter develops it. I believe this is her first time being sued but this wasn’t the first time a kitten died on her for FIP. And this is one of the cons of buying pets as most of them are being inbred for aesthetic/behavioral purposes.

[@rylee4202]

FIP is not genetic. FIP is a random mutation that can happen in any cat, specific breed or not.

[@Aubz47]

Preach. The Scottish fold gets their trademark from their folded ears. To achieve that, they selective breed to get weakened cartilage. The problem is that cartilage isn’t just in the cats ears. All of their cartilage is weakened, most notably in their heart. Scottish folds and Persians are the English and French bulldogs of cats.

[@rylee4202]

@@Aubz47 This still has no bearing on their chance to contract FIP.

[@Aubz47]

@@rylee4202 I never claimed that it did. My point is that in and of itself, the Scottish fold is a breed riddled with issues. It’s a breed that suffers because of vanity breeding. That has no effect on it contracting fip. I would be interested to know if their weakened heart is a complication when trying to treat FIP but FIP isn’t genetic nor is it breed specific to the Scottish fold.

[@rylee4202]

@@Aubz47 there is no way of knowing, but considering fip is practically untreatable it's something we would never know. also no part of FIP specifically targets the heart at first, so i dont think it has a ton of bearing to link their heart issues to it.

[@alexlibby5087]

I adore the way she questions these irresponsible breeders! The way she presses them to explain why the hell they’re doing this especially when they try to use “for fun” “for my pleasure” as an excuse. Wish there were regulations and a registry to control pet breeding.

[@lyricberlin]

English is a second language for her. You would do worse in Russian trying to explain something.

[@beverleytinker2318]

I'm with you 💯% They have tried here in Co for better rules on breeding cats and dogs but it 😅never passes and I don't understand why

[@eliocosmos]

We straight up got Rosamund Pike playing the role of the cat breeder in this coronavirus origin court room drama.

[@bellaf7774]

I had to google that name but yeah lol

[@briannaplays9000]

My cat was in a cardboard box in the hot sun in front of a walmart. I picked her up and she liked me on the nose. I asked the people giving her away for her and got her for free. 5 years later she still kissie and always with me or my other half. Best cat ever.

[@jamesbernardino4264]

How surprising to see that Rosamund Pike is not only one of the best actresses of her generation, but also a cat breeder. Who knew.

[@ashesandrosesss]

She offered him a refund that he should have taken although I do feel sorry for him. Miscarriages can happen due to stress. Many women do not experience miscarriages with their "first pregnancy" just because the judge SADLY did.

[@consighneeseal5202]

he didn't wanted the refund, he wanted to take he to court for the five grand .You can see it in his face ,he gave her a hell amount of stress .

[@cambrie7946]

Agreed. Judge Millian was making a statement about someone else's pregnancy based on her own. Very arrogant

[@cambrie7946]

@Beaverish Buck Teeth I'm not sure who you're addressing here, but you're incorrect.

[@consighneeseal5202]

@Beaverish Buck Teeth If you were a woman ,had a vagina and carried a child for nine months, you would have think otherwise

[@nicoleroth3127]

Well, I miscarried my first pregnancy and was told by my gynecologist, that miscarriages do happen comparatively often during the first pregnancy. Including myself, I personally know of four women having lost their babies with their first pregnancy, and one who miscarried her third one. Sure, I'm not the measure of things either, but my doctor, I'm sure, had the information from a reliable source. - Just saying. Perhaps the judge had been told the same back then. It might be somewhat insensitive, but it also takes away some of the worry arising, whether you'll ever be able to carry a child to term.

[@DM0317]

The defendant looks very much like Rosamund Pike. She seem very sweet and reasonable. I'm sorry she lost her baby . I hope she finds happiness

[@Jessie-pu6sg]

Oh. My. GOODNESS!!! Wow. The ending there- she even offered to pay him already AND literally lost her baby! (on record I'm assuming, too) and he went on about how hard it was for his family that got attached to a kitten... and watching this, I knew exactly what it's like to lose a kitten to this disease. A very similar thing happened when we got a sick kitten, and declined quickly from the same thing but suffered so much in the end. It was devastating, absolutely. But even the interviewer at the end was so ignorant to the fact that her loss was incredible, too! I don't like to compare things in general, truly. But that was outrageous! Too much. That made him look like a real jerk. And he's looking to try to prepare to go after her again for the other cat, too.

[@aliandmama2073]

Got my tortie for free. She’s sassy ass loving cat. This man purchased a cat whom he knew was sick. He could’ve taken the cat back and refused. That’s his bad. She also offered a refund and he refused that too.

[@bakenator7420]

He bonded with that cat and when it died after binding that had to be emotional and a bit traumatic. She sold a sick cat and knew about it because she had the sickness listed in the contract. She needs to stop breeding cats and he needs to be smarter and adopt from a shelter

[@SamanthaWarrenAuthor]

I got my tortie from my vet and she got FIP. It was a long, expensive process, but my vet was super supportive and we managed to save her. Now she's the queen of sass and rules the house, like all torties should. :D

[@stratfordbaby]

Rzankowski looks emotionally wrot and in complete distress!!!! I hope the judge can increase his request to $100,000 MINIMALLY. What a pity!!!!

[@melli2413]

Scottish folds are susceptible to polycystic kidney disease and cardiomyopathy. Scottish folds are also prone to degenerative joint disease, most commonly affecting the tail, ankles, and knees which can result in reduced range of motion.

[@TheJamiedmusic]

Sad case, and poor kitty; but the plaintiff gives off big Toby Maguire as spider man Vibes.

[@millsykooksy4863]

this honestly happens more than you would think, something similar happened to a friend who bought two bengal kittens. I think they both died soon after she paid $4K for them....just remember that pure breeds have a lot of issues friends.

[@ivybee347]

The fact she put the thing about FIP in there makes me think she knew what was going on.

[@lovetatyanna2221]

My EXACT thought !

[@POPSUGARUSH96]

I worked in a shelter and it’s pretty normal for that to be on there

[@latashaberkley9010]

BINGO!!!!

[@aydinsha]

No. FIP is what all kitten worries are. That's why there's vaccines for it

[@jesseleighmiddleton2111]

I don't know because he had been taking back and forward with her this whole time she knew what was going on and what was happening with the fat because of him telling her and trying to get the money back from her

[@jadOreMEii]

Plenty of cats in shelters that need homes!! Adopt, dont shop!

[@heidicrimmings9615]

Thank you🐩🐱🦝🦊💚💙💜

[@samoday2992]

Done that . Never again ! Dog turned out to be hyper aggressive ! Taking on someone’s problem (who knows why they got rid?) is an even bigger risk . Some can be nice family pets but some can be a nightmare .

[@jadOreMEii]

@@samoday2992 that is true yes but most animals from shelters appreciate you just a little bit more for some reason

[@samoday2992]

@@jadOreMEii yes I’m sure they do . Every pet wants a loving safe environment . Just be warned that it doesn’t always turn out for the best .

[@marcusnorville32]

NOPE!! I DO WHAT I WANT.

[@osomartinez]

$2800 for cats?!?!?!? some people are insane.

[@SNG23]

Shelters are jam packed full of cats/kittens, it only costs $25 where I am to adopt and they’re fixed. Stop breeding, stop buying from breeders.

[@SlashTheWeasel]

Where I live its $100 but worth it cause they have their medical records, sprayed/neuter and chipped.

[@marcusnorville32]

DON'T DICTATE TO ME WHAT I CAN AND CAN'T DO!!

[@cherubcherrycola2382]

@@marcusnorville32 They weren’t specifically talking to you Marcus lol

[@marcusnorville32]

@@cherubcherrycola2382 I don't care. I am tired of people always pushing adoption onto others. I will make my own decisions.

[@Xtoxina]

Oh stfu. People are allowed to buy a specific breed if they want to. Not everyone shares the same ideas and opinions

[@jasoncoan7679]

Scottish fold kittens are such the cutest kitties and very smart too. My neighbor had one and he was brindle coated and would come over and visit every day and would knock on the front door until we let him in.

[@kyliehale7733]

There are so many adorable kittens in shelters! I work in a cat shelter! adopt dont shop❤️

[@JloveLamar]

"Ohhh, you should've taken that" 😂😂

[@alexmoon1631]

We got some kittens from PetSmart cause they were cute and I felt bad for them. When we walked into the cat area it smelled HORRID and the employee even commented that she was sorry about the smell. We took them home and 3 weeks later the boy Qi (chi) started having trouble breathing. We took him to the emergency clinic and they said he had a respiratory infection. I stayed up all night watching him and in the morning he still hadn't gotten better so I rushed him back to the emergency clinic. They then diagnosed him with a rare FIP disease which spawns from gastrointestinal coronavirus in cats which happens in sickly environments where they aren't separated. He died 15 minutes later and both my bf and I were completely distraught. His sister Toph was then taken to the vet as a safety precaution and she was diagnosed with giardia which she would have gotten from PetSmart as well. Moral of the story people who don't take care of animals in shelters or breeding homes suck and I am FOREVER traumatized that my first kitten died because of how they were treated when their immune system are the most sensitive. His sibling Toph was very lonely and my mom found a kitten being fostered and we decided, even though we weren't necessarily emotionally ready, it would be good for Toph to have a companion because we are gone most of the morning. Toph and Ty Lee are bff's and love to talk and both are happy and VERY healthy in our care.

[@8thhousealchemist600]

Good share. I'm glad you got Toph another companion.

[@PanoramicView-o5p]

This is exactly why if I get any pet from the shelter I only get pets who are in foster homes because I’ve had a really bad experience when I went to the Forsyth Humane Society. I was looking for a kitten and they had handed me this white cat that has black spots. He was adorable and they didn’t really have a lot of medical history on him. I wasn’t really thinking about it because I guess he had just came to the shelter recently so I wasn’t thinking anything about it so Three days you know I was really happy. I actually ended up in the hospital and my boyfriend was taking care of the cat and he was doing really good. He fed him and he was eating and he was drinking water and everything then two days later he became sick now by this time I was already discharged from the hospital so you know everything was fine he was still eating he was still drinking. He was using the litter box. Everything was fine and then two days later I noticed that he had stopped eating and he wasn’t drinking water and he had stuff in his nose and his eyes were getting full of drainage now I had a second Care. She was two years old at the time, but they were separated, my cat has all her shots she she’s well she is not sick or anything but I still separated them because my cat is a little skittish around other cats but he ended up getting sick and he was getting bones and wasn’t eating or anything so I ended up taking him to the emergency hospital and they said that he was failure to thrive. They gave me medication and Warren bottles and everything to keep him warm and everything but I ended up having to take him back to the shelter because my mom wanted me to take care of myself and she didn’t want me to be sick since I had recently just got out the hospital but it was really sad.

[@lutherwhitley]

The idiot knew he had no case, it was just an attempt to get some free money. It was absolutely stupid to pay that price for a cat in the first place . He deserved to lose the money . lmao

[@trinidollmaya]

He is very well spoken and educated. I love that’s.

[@lyricberlin]

He wanted a cat for show and tortured the woman and she lost her baby. He is a pos

[@Andy-qk4io]

I bet now the Plaintiff is regretting not taking that original offer. And FYI, Judge said it didn’t matter if he had the correct paperwork. When asked how’d he proceed with his other cat, of course he said he’d sue again with better paperwork. 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️

[@benjie128]

Scottish folds are in america, and the defendant is a backyard breeder.

[@citygirlingraham]

I absolutely find these unscrupulous breeders disgusting. Shes just doing this for money? Deplorable....as a lot of breeders do, FIP is a horrible disease. It’s fatal in cats.

[@JamesSackett]

sounds like she has a kitten mill

[@alissaburgan4519]

Did she just shutdown that woman by saying it's common to loose your first child...who told her that and why would she say that... That's messed up and simply not true.

[@brookemeyering3910]

It actually is pretty common. I’m currently eight months pregnant, but prior to this I’ve had seven miscarriages… and this will be my first child. I’ve heard from many peers that they have also lost pregnancies their first time.

[@le0854]

I love cats, but the plantiff took this just too damn far, he had the cat for several weeks, hated that he lost the cat, but things happen

[@MsTivasa]

FIP comes up at about 5 months and up to 3 years old. It’s a horrible disease, and the defendant should not be breeding her cat any more if there’s evidence of FIP in any kittens.

[@lynsmalec5484]

The defendant knew exactly what she was doing or she wouldn’t have given the cat antibiotics to begin with.

[@johntruth5521]

I love how this judge goes by proof and doesn’t rule on emotion cause so many other judges go by what they believe and not evidence provided.

[@wfmbu]

All judges have to do that they can’t go based on emotion because that’s irrational

[@idontknowwhoiamyet631]

Yes. But I’m also glad this judge is not cold about it as well. She makes her emotions about it very clear in the case but does not let that interfere with her verdicts. And I respect her for that.

[@joshwillis2879]

Especially considering that she's a cat person and once had one of her cats eaten by a rogue dog. She understands completely what it's like to lose a cat.

[@elle2313]

She has 100% rules on emotion in the past. Please don’t spew lies

[@8thhousealchemist600]

That's why trial by jury is like Russian roulette.

[@sunnyscott4876]

Shelters are overrun with healthy kittens 😸. Take two, they're small....

[@stevebutler812]

Shes the cutest cat-lady i have ever seen. Contract is fairly rock-solid.

[@HHH-ye1ro]

This is why you never buy an animal from a breeder. My children had a dog with their mom, she spent thousands on it, and it died within two years. All of my animals come from shelters. My fees are less than $100 all in. And they are still alive and well. Always go to shelters. Never go to a breeder.

[@jeremiaht214]

Doctors advise pregnant women to not be around cat litters or cat products which can cause miscarriages and I think that’s what happened in her case as to why she miscarried. Not because of stress.

[@cailleeire1341]

That advice is because of the possibility of toxoplasmosis. If the cats don't have it, there isn't a risk

[@billbkr32ify]

The guy doing the intro sounds like the man who peaks in windows at night 😆 🤣

[@AshleyMarieMommy]

Awe I’m so sorry she lost her baby! His emotional stress? What about here emotional stress? She lost her HUMAN BABY! And he wants to go after her again? I don’t spend a lot of money on anything that can die.

[@brookemeyering3910]

Babies die too. Evidently.

[@charlottepalmer4155]

I bet she didn't pay taxes on the sale of those kittens.

[@dimmkah]

The freaking pet stores where I live give cats away for free!

[@MrsBryant1024]

Not that breed

[@AshleyMarieMommy]

They sell them for $80 at mine to cover vet bills

[@johng669]

That's a nice suggestion but you should be commenting on the case. I don't have animals but it's obvious to me some people choose to have pure bred cats. So what?

[@takoyucky]

Why should couples have biological children when there are orphans all around the world...

[@mingmingyip19]

Defendant is GORGEOUS! skin, hair and eyes are beautiful

[@cnotes1790]

$1800 for a cat?! I got an ally full of cats for you for $1800!!!

[@PurrsMom]

😆 🤣

[@DeRock401]

Imagine paying 2 grand for a cat when there’s literally millions of free cats around the country

[@Zerpersande]

If he refused a refund by payments then he lost my sympathy.

[@itizme8072]

In 1993 I spent over a year, every single night after work, completely restoring a 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix. Burgandy and Chrome, rechromed factory mags, custom dual exhaust. It was Beautiful. Every single everything that could come apart, did come apart. Engine rebuilt, That car was better than brand new again. 4 coats of Burgandy lacquer, with pearl. It was on the road for 2 days, people admiring it and the work I put into it. Then an Ice cream truck ran a red light and T-boned me. I was literally sitting in the middle of a 4 way intersection crying like baby. I couldn't even stand up because my legs were so weak from crying. To this day I remember my stomach hurting so much because I cried so hard. Talk about depression? I got the book value because it was property. Just like a cat.

[@jayb1854]

I feel like the plaintiff might have won if he didnt keep talking in circles and ruined his own case.

[@kittrulz105]

My papillon was a search and rescue dog. She always make people dumbfounded as they didnt expect a dog that small to be as good as she was. I was told she was one of the best they had ever seen including the typical search dog.

[@JesusismyKingNL]

God bless everyone on here❤

[@skiiy123]

When he said “Mark is alright” at the end, I died 😂

[@susanrosenthal8271]

Don’t buy cats from someone who looks like amazing Amy from Gone Girl 😂

[@ananabi9910]

😂🤣🤣

[@rosej5029]

Rosamund Pike deserved an Oscar for playing the role in the movie Gone Girl!

[@goody2shoes560]

I haven't seen that movie, Looks like I just found a new movie to watch so Thank You 😊.

[@shaebubblegum3212]

Lol right she does look like her in ways

[@ayyboii8108]

😂😂😂😂

[@Bailez137]

Judge is like "but you sell them right" I looked the reaction on Judge Milian's face after and I laughed so hard😂😂😂 like the Plaintiff is dumb

[@katymcginn4644]

SHE COULD HAVE HAD A MISCARRIAGE FROM TOXOPLASMOSIS. CAT BREEDING & SICK CAT'S & KITTEN'S ARE DEFINITELY NOT A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT 😢🐈💜

[@JeanyyBee]

Thats exactly what I thought

[@foxwithtubesox1075]

Bahaha! Here come the internet doctors.

[@katymcginn4644]

@@foxwithtubesox1075 😒 WTF! IT'S BEEN SAID TO PREGNANT WOMEN FOR YEARS TO NOT CHANGE THE LITTER BOX WHILE YOU'RE PREGNANT. NEVER CLAIMED TO BE A DOCTOR. CAT'S & DOG'S CAN CARRY A LOT OF PARASITES, VIRUSES, ETC. GO ASK A VETERINARIAN 😑

[@hepcat620]

With so many cats needing adoption, it seems wrong to be breeding and selling expensive cats.

[@lenarichards9051]

Prayers to her child

[@kylahaynes4099]

They have alot of health issues 😞 but my goodness they're so damn cute

[@yazzy03]

“selling a compromised caAt”

[@osomartinez]

people who breed animals to the point they’re born deformed and genetically damaged are evil and sick…. and so are the people who purchase their animals.

[@belmarlouis]

Why spend thousands of dollars when a cat from the ASPCA (already fixed) won’t go for over $100. My cat was the runt of a litter of 4 that I found in a shoe box and he’s been with me for 12 years and he’s the sweetest ball of fur that has lived way longer than his brothers and sister.

[@ChanelArmai]

I cannot believe the Judge said tht about her miscarriage. That was just so unnecessary and insensitive.

[@southernzen365]

What a nasty guy the plaintiff is. He was offered a refund. But still chose to harass this woman and take her to court. Shame on him. I feel so terrible for her for losing her child. Judge maybe onto something about defendant needing therapy.

[@kherjasemaj9238]

Gessss it touches me when she said she lost her child omg 😲 oh my condolences to her it's so sad it must have been stressful 😔

[@armanievans346]

While I feel bad for the abandoned kittens, he didn’t want just any type of cat he wanted a Scottish fold.

[@coldgoldfishflush9931]

Abandoned kittens?. They weren’t abandoned, she’s a breeder.

[@armanievans346]

@@coldgoldfishflush9931 I’m talking about how everyone in the comments are saying he should get a cat from the shelter or there is cats on the street

[@virgo7956]

I agree! There some beautiful kittens/cats out here, but he wanted what he wanted!

[@AshleyMarieMommy]

Lol 😂 no one abandoned that cat! 🙄

[@armanievans346]

@@AshleyMarieMommy 🙄 this comment clearly went over ur head

[@timdoyon1964]

Nice watching a case where everyone is as well spoken, mature, respectful and presents their case so well. I feel bad for the Russian girl… she is so beautiful, sweet and loving. The guy was obviously hurt by the loss of the kitten, and the judge was as amazing as always. Good case!

[@nancyhowell4505]

My 2 dozen+ cats I've had, have all been strays that were abandoned or kittens born on our property and the mother disappeared. I raised them on bottles of kitten formula. All but one has lived well into their teens and one was 21 1/2 years old. Only vet bills needed were for spaying and neutering. I'd never pay huge amounts to get purebred cats with all their problems, I 've had such love and joy from my mixed babies! 🐈🐈‍⬛🐱♥️

[@moneyalways7674]

“I like to make people happy with my kittens” 😂😂

[@bakenator7420]

For just a day...then months of sadness for having something you bonded with die on you when you can do nothing

[@Spyderredtoo]

The famous Japanese cat Maru is a Scottish fold. I have watched Maru grow from a kitten to now becoming a senior kitty.

[@Mouse_007]

I didn't know spiderman was a cat person.

[@elipage1871]

I got my animals from the shelter. They are the smartest most lovable animals anyone could ever ask for.

[@creatip123]

Woman: I like to make people happy with "my kitten" Judge: oh you're in that line of job, huh? I won't judge....

[@MissAnde90]

I picked up a kitten off the streets. He was 3 mos old. At 9 mos I lost him to FIP. I adored that baby. Another kitty I found on a farm when he was a baby. When he was 3 he got sick and it was FIV. We spent a year treating him and loving him until he lost his battle. It sucks to watch them go through it.

[@gusnanney7213]

This was a sad case. A selfish breeder and a greedy plaintiff. He said he would come back if the other cat got sick. And just think of all the cats he could have from a shelter for 2K. So sad.

[@jazzymoni7750]

I adopted my cat 11 years ago from the shelter. Best decision I ever made. Please adopt!!

[@PurrsMom]

Blessings 🙌

[@jennypayne4945]

Was this in Brooklyn?

[@AT-jm4dl]

The plaintiff is talking about emotional stress losing a cat while the defendant had literally lost a child. I have little empathy for the plaintiff.

[@dimondrw]

You do realize that kitten was probably his "baby". You do realize that the loss of a pet hurts just as much, sometimes more than losing a human family member. And you do realize that there are some people who cannot have children, and their pets are their children. Don't invalidate someone's loss just because it doesn't seem as important as someone else's loss.

[@pmabrouk]

I am sorry but this is her BUSINESS. Her loss of a baby doesn’t excuse her from fulfilling her responsibilities as a business owner.

[@behshadmohebali6234]

As many have said before, the best breed is rescued. There are so many wonderful cats in the shelters waiting for loving homes that they truly deserve. My cat is 5 years old and he is the sweetest kitty ever! Adopt, don't shop people.

[@Fumi007]

I think pro shelter people need to accept that some people want a specific breed. It’s nice to always tell people to go to a shelter, but it’s extremely rare to find purebred animals in shelters. I own a ragdoll, and so many people on social media are patting themselves on the back for finding a “ragdoll” in a shelter. But when you look at it, it’s clearly a mixed breed or just a domestic cat with long hair. believe that lots of those folks bragging about finding what’s normally an expensive cat for free/cheap would secretly have gone to a breeder if they could afford it.

[@behshadmohebali6234]

@@Fumi007 some people may need specific breeds because of their health issues and I understand that. Animals are not our luxury accessories or status symbol though.

[@Fumi007]

@@behshadmohebali6234 Different animals have always been seen as status symbols all over the word for millenias at this point. You may not like the concept, but that's reality.

[@cloudyns]

The best breed or animal is one that people want. Doesn't matter if they bought it from a breeder/pet store/ or stray from a shelter.

[@Aceofwolves]

​@@behshadmohebali6234 there are rescues that specialize in EVERY breed. You just have to put in some actual work.