Yeah, I think I'm just going to try and keep Tigger close for the next little while. Plus, I do actually enjoy our early morning snuggling when we do it.

Also: I think you must be mistaken about your family having fallen in love with Tigger. Nobody who adored their pet would ever threaten to kill them
I... don't actually think tey were being completely serious. I mean, they *said* it seriously, but I can't believe they'd actually go through with it.
But it still worries me, because maybe I'm just fooling myself? They actually have a history of killing cats when they become too much work (my aunt left a cat when she moved to Australia for a year, and my mom had her put down and lied about how she died). Although, I'm sure telling you this isn't helping with your fury as an animal lover :S
It just really pisses me off that they'd even bring it up, because that is sooo not an option. Ever.