My sister got a cat(9m) 9 years ago as a gift. We got him from the local animal shelter and therefore do not know his cat family history of health. However, when we got him we quickly began to notice that he had coughing fits. I also notice that he weezes in his sleep. Years ago we decided he has asthma. As he gets older his symptoms have gotten worse. My sister refuses to get him treatment because it is too expensive and too much work. My sister is moving out in a couple months and intends on taking the cat with her. A few months ago when she ran away, she took the cat and he was MISERABLE. When she came back home he wasn't the same happy cat he used to be. She is so busy and is always working, and simply does not have time for him. The lack attention has made him overweight, and she NEVER brushes him (in her defense, he hates the brush.). Looking up how to help the cat, I read that being over weight can make cat asthma worse. I told her and she said "I know, he's not your cat, I can do whatever I want." HOW SAYS THAT??? Thats like movie villain type of bitter. He is a cat, he doesn't know how to fix it. She is already refusing him treatment, but she is also refusing to make him better. I don't life at the house, I left around a year ago, so I can't help the cat. BUT, I have been thinking maybe I should just take the cat. His is coughing by his own dandruff for goodness sake. I still would not be able to afford treatment, but atleast he would have love and affection and a place to wander around. I am hesitant because my roommates (19m, 19m) said no cats (he is allergic) and I still would be able to provide treatment:(. Could I steal the cat and give him to someone rich that loves cats? Could this have legal consequences? Tl/dr: I think I MIGHT be able to give the cat a better life so I want to steal him from my sister.