In his defense, though, cats are evil.

Were they allergic? Was the cat doing something?

Partners will come and go...pets are with you until "death do us part". Right call

Any person who would abandon a loved one due to the presence of a cat in the house, is not worth the time of day. In any relationships one must accept children, and even animals, as part of the deal, or show the depths of your love for the partner by bailing out, and proving how shallow your love was in the first place.
Be grateful that he has shown his colours, and be assured, there is another REAL man out there waiting for you..

It depends. Like if he were allergic or really just scared of cats etc. then yes. If it were a symptom of a larger incompatibility, then no. So like many things in a relationship it is a judgement call.

That being said when you get an animal it is a lifetime commitment for that animals life. So I would not take it to the pound. I would find it a new home with the offer to take it back if the person couldn’t take care of it anymore, that way I could make sure it found another home instead of someone else potentially taking it to the pound. I would expect them to be understanding of this principle.

A relationship ought to be about how you make each other happy. If he feels that strongly, find out why. If you like the cat more, then give up on the person. I lost my wife a few years ago and looking back I would give up anything for her. I know a lot of woman expect the husband, after marriage, to give up watching too much football, or golf or poker with friends. To me, it's all the same. Loving someone means trying to compromise and to make each other happy. It ought not to be a contest of wills.

It had nothing to do with the cat he was just to much if a coward to tell the truth .

Hell no.
You made the right choice.
Who soever loveth me, loveth my hound, cat, guinea pig, chicken, parrot

Some people do not realize the affection that are given to their animals and are ignorant of the fact that these creatures of God have a special soothing capacity that they cannot understand or render. I have a special approach about this because I know that sometimes it goes a bit off the deep end, but I would only add that the creature doesn't understand your language but your affection which is their way of making someone else very uncomfortable. If you used the cat to torment him then you caused a problem which I am very familiar with and I loved the dog who was involved with our relationship very much and the other person used this in a way that was totally disturbing.
But we don't know the other side of the episode which like a bad marriage where one spouse will say that her chosen was a total Assh@#e which brings one to the conclusion that if you agreed to the union then exactly who are you talking about.

It was nice knowing you. Take care. Buh bye now.

Sounds like good riddance. If he was allergic, then it's understandable but it's too much to ask. If he's not, then he's just a jerk.

Hell no. All cats are not evil. Here's my sweetie Heidi in her vintage doll bed. Pure love and sweetness. Boyfriend you're out. Don't let the door hit you in the butt.

My ex was not a fan of animals in general, of course my chosen pets were two large boa constrictors which I did find new homes for because of her. I also wanted bees, not really pets but something else she made clear was not welcome while she was around. She is not a happy person and was always demanding things that she thought I should do to make her happy. Eventually she left me for god, apparently god makes her happy? Anyway, I got two new snakes and bees and I also raise mice both as pet and pet food (I know, I'm horrible) and have birds, basically a house full of animals, I am much happier with them than I was with her, go figure.

Not only no, but hell no. And if you loved me you wouldn't ask.

Nope. Love me love my fur ball.

I'm not even going to bother reading the 38 comments. If you have a relationship with your pet and somebody doesn't like, tell him/her to pack his/her bags and get the fuck out. Unless it's an allergy thing; then you can offer an opportunity to work on it.

I define these persons as abusive. Today is your pet, tomorrow is a friend... in few weeks your cel, your job...
No, is not they are allergic but the fact they can't stand the "competition".

I have 4 cats and I would not give any of them up. If someone doesn't like animals (or cats specifically) they 're not the right person for me.

Noooooooooooooooooo

Completely on your side. I would have made the same choice.

I refuse to have a dog in the house, of any size. I grew up with 4 wonderful dogs -- big ones on the backyard, while my wife had house dogs. I forbid her from getting house dogs, for several reasons. But once we move to a house with a nice yard, I'd see no problem. Would I leave her if she insisted and got a house pet? Maybe

I'd be slamming the door on their sorry ass before they even finished speaking.

He didn't love you to begin with. Sounds like the cat is a better lover then he was. Someone who dishes out ultimatums is looking for an excuse to ditch. If you dumped your cat, then it would be quit smoking, lose weight, take out the trash, etc.

Absolutely not. Any person who doesn't like my pets isn't for me. I'm sorry this happened to you. There are many other people who will love you AND your feline family.

Hit the road Jill and don't let the door hit you in the rear on your way out.