Would this be considered animal abuse...?

Question

i have a neutered male cat that i found off the streets and gave him a nice home. in the mornings, he meows/cries for food all the time and wakes us up. i figured it's just cuz hes used to be a stray and doesnt want to feel hungry any more. one morning, my BF had a fit of flatulence, cupped it in his hand and waved it over to my wonderful kitty cat. the cat made a yucky face and left in a fit.

in the end, the cat stopped whining for food. essentially, i didnt appreciate this gesture one bit for i wouldnt want hot a** gas waved in my face when i was simply asking for breakfast. this has caused some tension b/t me and my BF. i feel he doesn't respect the cat.

am i wrong? should i consider this animal abuse?

Answer 1

No, are you kidding me. your question made me lose brain cells.

Answer 2

no its not animal abuse but its not nice

Answer 3

It wouldn't be considered animal abuse, just ignorant.

Answer 4

your boyfriend definitely shouldn't have done that, but i'm not sure as i would go so far as to call it animal abuse. make sure he doesn't do it again, though.

Answer 5

Would you feel abused if you boyfriend farted whilst standing in front of you, I don't think so.  This question is ridiculous have you nothing better to ask.

Answer 6

You were trying to be funny, right???

I laughed out loud on that one.

Don't call it abuse, call it negative re-enforcement, it did get the kitty to quit whining.  

Answer 7

what a b*****d, i suggest while he sleeps, release your flatulence in his face, its not a bad thing to do it back for the cat, its just karma.