Pet Passports
While I can wholly excuse these half-truths and white lies, this one is a blatant cop-out. Who leaves their pet behind when they move? Was it too much trouble to carry an extra container with your cat in it? There has to be some sort of legitimate reason why it was left behind.

A legitimate reason that would make sense to your kids, Kim. Give them a little credit for being able to understand the hard truths in life, even at a young age. Sge probably replaced a hamster with a close look-alike when it passed away! I also see that she didn’t mention whether or not you got them a new kitty upon arrival…