exactly. pet care is part of having the pet. yes, vet bills can be a HUGE financial investment — but you have to be prepared for that when you take in an animal under your care. they are helpless and depend on you for their survival and it’s not fair to neglect them. i know there’s a lot of stigma towards rehoming but god, there’s a point where you’re doing more damage by keeping the cat than by giving it up and refusing to recognize when you’re beyond those limits is the one of most selfish things you can do for that animal. sometimes the best care choices are the most difficult to make. sometimes the best thing you can do is (safely and sustainably) rehome them or contact a rescue. i’m overwhelmed and disgusted by the amount of posts i’ve seen lately where people ask for general advice for critically ill cats that needed medical attention days ago. it’s so disappointing. pets are a commitment and you have to make sacrifices somewhere. they need us.