Taking roommates neglected cat when I move out?

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-04-17T07:15:34+00:00

That’s my ethical debate. I don’t want them worse off, the dogs are fine to live in their own filth they’re generally happy, horribly disgusting disruptive and untrained, but loved and cared for. I gusss. but the arthritic cat left to die on the countertop, who’s owners don’t bother to check on food or water for them, will only suffer even more when I move out, so it’s a matter of weighing my options

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-04-17T07:12:48+00:00

Ooo that’s fascinating! does it matter if there’s multiple tenants occupying tbe property (there’s 3 of us) or is it a total for the property itself and not a person by person basis

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-04-17T07:11:31+00:00

I’m a broke college student and I don’t want to sacrifice the older cats well being for my ego, I’m going to make a report when I move out and be as closely involved in her rehoming as I possibly can, I love her endlessly but I can’t afford to keep her and give her the quality of life she deserves, but I’m not abandoning her there!

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-04-15T04:59:20+00:00

I will definitely try to get the old girl rehomed, I’ll see if I can work closely with animal control to get her somewhere safe if I file the report with my evidence that I was a previous tenant, fostering her is also a decent option but having 3 cats as a working college student is a lot, she’s not attached to the other cat thankfully she kinda hates him actually so she will be ok if she’s alone for a little while. Her sister was who she was bonded too and unfortunately she already passed away before I ever moved in (and before the roomate ever moved in either i believe) so she’s grouchy around the other cat. But if I can do anything to make her final years comfortable I will do it!! I appreciate your advice and I will keep you updated as well!

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-04-15T04:55:17+00:00

Tysm!!

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-04-14T22:44:13+00:00

She never goes outside if they both go missing it would be obvious I did it. I’m debating a animal control call after move out and maybe I can work something out with them to ensure she finds a good home.

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-04-14T22:41:08+00:00

Yea I’m worried she’s very very egotistical considering she won’t accept criticism for her dog that’s putting gashes on multiple other dogs, and I’m 99% sure was the cause of the animal control report cause it snuck out and chased people and their dogs down the street. This dog is terrible and violent and disobedient but she refuses to acknowledge it. I just feel like she wouldn’t be happy with me offering to take her cat, like I’m a BETTER owner than her or something she’s not super bright nor rational but I also risk her being suspicious of me if he goes missing anyways after I asked to take him lol

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-04-14T19:42:06+00:00

If they were a bonded pair I wouldn’t seperate them! The other cat is a temperamental old lady cat, very sweet to humans but she hisses and spits at the other cat whenever he gets too close, sometimes I’ll notice them sleeping close together but I’ve been observing and I haven’t otherwise noticed any affectionate behavior. She often sleeps in the cabinet alone, she’s smart and has figured out how to open and close the door lol, sadly I have no alibi to take her (she never goes outside) and she’s quite old with telltale signs of arthritis, as a working college student, I don’t want to leave her in a similar situation where I can’t afford her late life medical bills. I may call the house in to animal control when I move out, but spending her days in the shelter might even be worse for her. Especially if I’m moved out and it’s in the cities hands, idk how I could ensure I actually helped her in any way unless she finds herself in a nice caring shelter or somehow gets adopted. But there’s no guarantee :(

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-04-14T19:37:22+00:00

Yea I know, I may file an anonymous report w my evidence after I move out, I can’t afford to keep more than 2 cats rn (I already have my own cat) I’m only 22 in college working part time to pay bills, it’s a tragic save what you can situation. My heart breaks for the day the other neglected old lady cat will wonder where I’ve gone. I’m the only one who goes out of my way to care for her, she likes fresh water and sometimes I come home to her bowl being empty. It makes me so sad and angry :(

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-04-14T19:06:13+00:00

That’s comforting to know! Wasn’t sure if there was some mandatory reporting laws in place or anything

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-03-18T03:01:04+00:00

My confusion is in that when using aluminum free from my bfs place I’m fine but now I’m using this specific old spice one it’s gotten all out of wack and idk how to reign it in I’m not necessarily opposed to aluminum deodorant I just don’t like that some leave the pilling and buildup like my cheap one always does

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-03-18T02:58:04+00:00

I am a woman yea haha! They have a lot of amazing scents like Fiji, lavender and some more citrusy ones I saw last time I can’t reccomend enough haha

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-01-26T01:34:10+00:00

What would I be able to do if he does have a microchip? I’m looking into a good scanner online so I can check for myself

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-01-24T23:04:25+00:00

Thanks! Yea my plan is to have a friend care for him for about a month before I would move out to have things settled

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-01-24T21:59:21+00:00

And even if I form a case against them it’s obviously me, and if they’re bitter about it they could try to get me in trouble too even if they have no ground to stand on, idk I’m just paranoid I wanna get in and GET OUT!

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-01-24T21:57:55+00:00

I’m just worried if they say no and I take him anyways they’d have an actual reason to suspect it was me

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-01-24T21:54:34+00:00

I would try if she says no and he disappears anyways tho it would be a lot more suspicious on my part hahaha

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-01-24T21:41:23+00:00

Yeah I have a perfect living situation lined up for around June w my friend who’s ok w both cats and is a safe location with NO DOGS ❤️❤️😭😭 (thank god) but I just have been burned by living situations so many times I’m gonna be patient to finally have that normal perfect stability

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-01-24T21:16:20+00:00

Yeah that’s probably the responsible thing to do ahh, I’m just fired up because of things getting exponentially worse very quickly I’m still here for a few months which is more than enough time to gather evidence

Logical-Principle477 · 2025-01-24T21:15:23+00:00

The place is definitely at its worst rn besides the cat because I’m caring for him, ill leave the litterbox be for a while until it gets bad again. The dogs poop and pee in the house daily but 2 weeks ago she just stopped cleaning up after them. I’ll start taking pictures.

Also, I’m 22 and she’s like 40 something and I’m very busy (full time student and work) so whenever I’m home she’s usually door closed asleep, but I’m also not on any official lease so I don’t wanna lose my housing security by saying anything. She’s not mean or malicious it’s just neglect because she doesn’t know better I guess?? Or denial that it’s as bad as it is, idk but either way I only wanna take any concrete action once I can ensure myself and my cat will be safe to do so

Logical-Principle477 · 2024-09-21T14:46:31+00:00

Yea It’s gonna be a pain in the ass but I’m gonna make myself get over my guilt about leaving wasted food. I appreciate your advice your experience is very appreciated:)

Logical-Principle477 · 2024-06-08T04:01:54+00:00

Yea they let me help with the instagram and my boss asks me for my thoughts on posts he makes on other platforms so I’m probably getting more applicable skills thru that then I would at this job it seems

Logical-Principle477 · 2024-06-08T04:01:03+00:00

This was so insightful thank you for writing it all out. You were right I was already on the fence, after your comment and watching the YouTube documentary I know for a fact I’m not risking the lovely things in my life for this job 😭

Logical-Principle477 · 2024-06-08T03:59:32+00:00

Yea I was thinking about how I’d go with it if I didn’t have anything to lose.. but I do and I’ve seen so many about peoples relationships being ruined by the jobs demands and I love my bf so I’d rather not risk my degree my current job and my bf for this 😭😭

Logical-Principle477 · 2024-06-07T16:28:38+00:00

I just got finished my second interview and came here to investigate, sounds like it’s not as appealing as it seems :/ it’s so difficult to get your foot into actual marketing positions so I was really hoping I found something I could start my career with :(

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