PLEASE HELP: Making the best decision for the home of my cat
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:48 pm
I adopted my cat in 2013, Sadie, when I was living on my own and stable. By 2016 my mental and pyshical health had deteriorated to a point where I could no longer take care of myself or my Sadie. I carefully entrusted her to one of my closest friends to love her as much as I do and care for her until I was healthy and able to care for her again. Unfortunately, for a long time my condition only became worse. Over the last year I have finally regained stability and the capacity to take care of her.
I realize it has been a long time since I lived with her, I still visit and we still have our same close bond. At certain points before I relinquished her she was literally the only reason I was still alive. I love her more than anything. She is my baby. That being said, I only want what is best for her. I just can’t google what that is.
I have informed my friend of my intentions of taking her back and she has since cut off communication. I know she has a strong attachment to my cat (she calls her “mine” and posts about it all the time. It really upsets me.) She had a cat with that same relationship. If the rolls were reversed I would never withhold her cat from her. I would never want her to hurt that way.
Legally she is microchipped to me and I have all of the adoption records, etc. My friend has taken her to the vet and paid for food etc. I have no problem paying for these costs. I am preparing to take this to court but I really rather not. Considering the length of time I am not sure how that would turn out.
All of that being said, what is in the best interest of my sweet Sadie? She turns 10 this year and I really cannot stand the thought of not spending the rest of her life together. My heart already feels broken. Am I doing her more harm by bringing het home to me?
I’m really looking for some insight on how this will affect her. It’s not about me.
I realize it has been a long time since I lived with her, I still visit and we still have our same close bond. At certain points before I relinquished her she was literally the only reason I was still alive. I love her more than anything. She is my baby. That being said, I only want what is best for her. I just can’t google what that is.
I have informed my friend of my intentions of taking her back and she has since cut off communication. I know she has a strong attachment to my cat (she calls her “mine” and posts about it all the time. It really upsets me.) She had a cat with that same relationship. If the rolls were reversed I would never withhold her cat from her. I would never want her to hurt that way.
Legally she is microchipped to me and I have all of the adoption records, etc. My friend has taken her to the vet and paid for food etc. I have no problem paying for these costs. I am preparing to take this to court but I really rather not. Considering the length of time I am not sure how that would turn out.
All of that being said, what is in the best interest of my sweet Sadie? She turns 10 this year and I really cannot stand the thought of not spending the rest of her life together. My heart already feels broken. Am I doing her more harm by bringing het home to me?
I’m really looking for some insight on how this will affect her. It’s not about me.