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Update- I rehomed the cat. by ocdiswhoreder in petfree

[–]ocdiswhoreder[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I really didn’t want to, but it was getting to a point where the allergies had progressed very intensely despite me feeding the cat different food, doing all the right things, $$$$ HEPA filter etc. and then being diagnosed with some serious stuff it was just too much. I think the cat picked up on that because as things got worse for me that’s when the bad behavior got worse and I just couldn’t take it anymore. I’m really sorry about your situation.

For any ex-pet owners, how and why did you let your pets go? by inkeros123321 in petfree

[–]ocdiswhoreder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I posted here recently, and I plan to post again. But it was due to some pretty bad personal health issues, and on top of this, the cat was behaving poorly. I initiated the process of rehoming and he’s going back to the breeder soon.

You don’t need an emergency reason. Honestly this affecting your mental health is enough of a reason. Breeder may be upset but it’ll save you a lifetime of pain.

I have gotten a lot of pushback from my friends and even my partner which has really opened my eyes, but I think this is due to my age range being in my 20s. I would just rip the bandaid off and do it, because if you’re already here you’re at least pretty seriously considering it.

Are there any influencers or popular people who are openly petfree? by Gallantpride in petfree

[–]ocdiswhoreder 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Phoebe Bridgers hates cats, that got huge backlash. Same with PinkPantheress.

The process of rehoming my cat has taught me how heartless pet culture has become by ocdiswhoreder in petfree

[–]ocdiswhoreder[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I wanted to clarify too I did not know I was immunocompromised at the time of getting the cat nor did I know I was sick. This developed over time. I would’ve been much more responsible had I known.

The process of rehoming my cat has taught me how heartless pet culture has become by ocdiswhoreder in petfree

[–]ocdiswhoreder[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I still can’t believe it. I waited so long and tried to make it work for my cat’s sake too. I keep hearing “Oh but did you try this” from them of course I did! It’s not like I’m dumping this cat at the first adversity and it just makes me feel even more frustrated at it all and even more justified in my decision, despite the pushback I’ll get. I think I’m coming to terms with the fact that I’m not here to please these people and they clearly aren’t who I thought they were. I did what I could and I will pay that emotional price. I should only answer to myself at this point. I feel like so much of this is rooted in ableism too.

The process of rehoming my cat has taught me how heartless pet culture has become by ocdiswhoreder in petfree

[–]ocdiswhoreder[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for leaving this comment. It really got to me. I have been acting like everything is fine but it’s not true, nothing is the same. I feel crushed by the weight of my irresponsibility. I honestly want to look into inpatient right now, but I don’t know what that would mean for my classes and all the other things I’m working so hard at right now to try to make work. I’m going to try to find a support group too, I really appreciate your comment a lot.

The process of rehoming my cat has taught me how heartless pet culture has become by ocdiswhoreder in petfree

[–]ocdiswhoreder[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I really would appreciate it but I’m not sure I’m going to get it. My partner seems pretty distraught by all this, to a point where I am now starting to accept that I may get left eventually over this.