Pennsylvania Woman Rescues A Freezing Stray Cat, But Now Her Boyfriend Has Competition

A stray cat who was losing his fur in the cold finally found a warm home and a soft bed. However, his rescuer’s boyfriend soon discovered that winning this feisty feline’s heart would be a hilarious, pillow-filled uphill battle.

A Hungry Visitor In The Cold

Before he was a pampered house cat with a strong personality, Oreo was just a stray trying to survive.

He started showing up at a kind family’s house every single day, desperately looking for a meal.

The poor feline was in rough shape, and it was clear he had been fending for himself for far too long.

His rescuer noticed that he was painfully thin. “You could see his bones,” she recalled.

To make matters worse, he was losing a lot of his fur just as the harsh weather was setting in.

The Decision To Bring Him Indoors

As the temperatures continued to drop, leaving Oreo outside was no longer an option.

Knowing he wouldn’t survive the freezing weather in his condition, the young woman decided to take him in.

When he was living outdoors, Oreo had seemed surprisingly friendly and grateful for the attention.

However, the transition to indoor life brought out a completely different side of the rescue cat.

Once he was safely inside her parents’ house, his sweet outdoor demeanor suddenly vanished.

A “Sour Patch” Personality

Oreo’s new family quickly realized that their rescue cat had a wonderfully complex personality.

They lovingly compared him to a Sour Patch Kid, or even a Hot Tamale candy.

“It starts off not so bad, then it gets real spicy,” his rescuer joked about his unpredictable moods.

Despite his sassy attitude, Oreo definitely had a soft, sweet side reserved specifically for his rescuer and her parents.

He loved to cuddle up with his mom, proving that underneath his tough exterior was a cat who just wanted to feel safe.

The Boyfriend Enters The Picture

While Oreo was perfectly content with his mom, he had a very different opinion of her boyfriend, Josh.

Whenever Josh wasn’t around, Oreo claimed the ultimate spot in the house: right in his mom’s bed.

He would happily sleep beside her, enjoying the warmth and comfort of his new indoor life.

But the moment Josh came over to stay, Oreo’s jealousy flared up in hilarious ways.

“When I sleep here, he gets really mad,” his mom explained, watching the two boys stubbornly share the space.

The Great Pillow War

The rivalry between Josh and Oreo eventually centered around one very specific household item.

Every time Josh came over, Oreo would start a fierce battle with him over a pillow on the bed.

Even when Josh tried to do something nice, like putting a clean cover on the pillow, Oreo was entirely unimpressed.

“I got a new clean cover for your pillow, OK?” Josh tried to reason with the grumpy feline.

Oreo’s response was a swift swat, making it clear that Josh was not allowed to touch his favorite resting spot.

The Mickey Mouse Peace Offering

Determined to win the cat over, Josh decided to try a different tactic to end the pillow war.

He brought in a massive, long Mickey Mouse pillow to offer Oreo as a luxurious replacement.

“He’s like, ‘Hey, here’s a big, long pillow,'” Oreo’s mom laughed, watching the peace offering unfold.

Instead of being grateful, Oreo was absolutely terrified of the giant cartoon pillow.

He went crazy, attacking the new bedding and completely rejecting Josh’s attempt at a truce.

A Tale Of Two Humans

The contrast in how Oreo treats his two humans is a constant source of entertainment for the couple.

When his mom pets him, Oreo is calm, receptive, and leans into the affection.

But when Josh reaches out for a simple pet, he is often met with a swift, defensive smack.

“He pretty much smacks anything I try to give him out of my hand,” Josh noted with a smile.

Despite the constant rejection, they both agree that Oreo isn’t actually a mean cat—he’s just “very, very nice, but just spicy.”

A Secret Best Friendship

Even though Oreo makes it his daily mission to give Josh a hard time, the feeling isn’t mutual.

Josh refuses to take the cat’s sassy behavior personally, understanding that rescue animals just need time and patience.

“I still love him even though he hates me,” Josh admitted. “I still love the cat.”

In fact, Josh is convinced that the whole rivalry is just an act Oreo puts on to maintain his tough-guy reputation.

“Told you he’s my best friend,” Josh smiled. “He just acts tough for the video. It’s all a front.”