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tacomancer said:
I know many will disagree, but...

Humans > Cats and other animals

I stand by my decision in that.

I know for many that this is a very sensitive topic and for many an extremely sensitive topic, but I feel I did the right thing.

There were multiple factors involved in the decision (and it was one that almost had me crying)
1. Her temperament. She needed to be around someone else all the time. Consequently, she was stressed out more than she needed to be. The deposit for another pet was not something I could swing right now. But I could tell she was in many ways unhappy. My schedule is busy between work, friends, hobbies, and girlfriend and I am rarely home anymore.
2. Yes allergies, again, I know others may not agree, but people > cats
3. I got her for the wrong reasons to begin with, but I won't go into that
4. Our personalities were not meshing well and we were both getting on each other's nerves. I was actually acting more cat like than the cat.
5. Because of her unhappiness, she was exhibiting several undesirable behaviors, none of which I was able to fix. Cats are not robots, they have their own personalities and effectively I was trying to negotiate away said problematic behaviors unsuccessfully.

It just wasn't a good fit. The allergy thing was the deciding factor, but I was heavily leaning in that direction anyway.

I may try again when I have a house and can install a pet door or something and give any animal more freedom and give them a chance to better define their own living terms.

She is with a nice old lady now who can provide the emotional interaction she needs.
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if you can't own a pet -don't try. They aren't things to "try out" / letting a cat roam is also dangerous -people do it, but it's a good way to get your cat killed.
depends a lot on the enviornment, but it is dangerous.
Glad the cat wound up in a good home.
 
annata said:
if you can't own a pet -don't try. They aren't things to "try out" / letting a cat roam is also dangerous -people do it, but it's a good way to get your cat killed.
depends a lot on the enviornment, but it is dangerous.
Glad the cat wound up in a good home.
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ditto (to the last line)
 
SmokeAndMirrors said:
Mr. Taco, with all due respect, by the math, there's no way you've been with this woman for more than a couple months. She and her child don't depend on you to live. Your cat does.

The companionship we find in animals lasts longer than most people. I have had only a couple exceptions to that in my entire life. And I don't really get how you can't see that.

They depend on us for their livelihood. You accepted that responsibility FOR LIFE when you took her into your home. And to say you should simply "get rid of" her is... callous.

If that is how you feel about animals, then yes, rehoming is best, and please do not get any more animals. You don't have the knack for it.
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Cats are the greatest. I like them better than I like most people.

My ex had her cat before I came along, and now she has the cat and not me. In retrospect, I miss the cat more than I miss my wife.
 
Thank you for the input everyone.

In due time, when the time is right. I will be acquiring another pet.
 
tacomancer said:
I agree with you justabubba.

TBH people who were always too into animals have always worried me a little. Pets are not children.
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I don't think it is "too much" to take adopting an animal seriously and to commit to giving them a forever home. That is the minimum, not "too much."
 
SmokeAndMirrors said:
I don't think it is "too much" to take adopting an animal seriously and to commit to giving them a forever home. That is the minimum, not "too much."
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She is in a good place and a better place than I was able to provide. I have done far more than the minimum required in this case.

Besides, the minimum is ultimately my decision. I have done what I believe is satisfactory towards that. If you don't like it, too bad.
 
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tacomancer said:
Note: this is not related to earlier behavioral issues. This is due to an allergy problem.

I wish to find my cat a new home. She is a sweet and loving thing, but circumstances do not permit me to keep her.

What would be the best methods, in people's opinions, to find her a home and not simply send her to the pound.

I DO NOT WANT HER EUTHANIZED
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send her to redress:mrgreen:
 
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