I agree with what the others have written. First the cat needs to be rehomed or at least removed from the childs reach. Could you perhaps keep the kitten for them until they figure out what is going on if your sister refuses to get rid of the kitten. Second, your nephew needs evaluated by professionals to see if there is a psychological reason for his cruelty. I am a nurse in an acute psychiatric hospital for children. I can tell you that in many cases this sort of behaviour gets worse. Studies have shown that children who are cruel to animals grow up to be cruel to people and many serial killers were animal killers first. The child needs help now, while he is small. I would also lock your cat upstairs when the child comes to visit and tell him to stay downstairs. Tell him he is not allowed up there and enforce it. Your cat should not be terrified in her own home by a child. Let us know how things are going.
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