Redditor Wants To Give Away Their Cat For Being Too Clingy

The cat always wants attention, but only from OP

Senad

• Published in Interesting
• February 18, 2023

It's always tough to make a big move, especially when you're bringing your furry family members along. In the case of one Reddit user, things have taken a turn for the worse since moving across the country.

Their male cat got out and hasn't been seen since, leaving the other cat feeling lost and alone. OP describes the cat's behavior as concerning, saying that all she does is meow and follow them around, and she has become obsessed with food and will go to great lengths to get her paws on it, including breaking into the pantry and eating until she makes herself sick.

OP has been trying to mitigate some of this behavior by feeding her wet food in a slow feeder, but the cat still tries to steal food whenever she gets the chance. It's not just food that's the issue, however.

They were hoping that the cat would bond with their dogs, but instead, she just swats at them when they try to play. OP's partner has tried playing with her, but the cat just avoids him because all she wants is to be with her human.

OP is at a loss as to what to do, as they work all the time, and their partner is in school. They're considering giving the cat away to a coworker who is looking for a second cat to be a companion to their existing one.

As pet owners, it can be heartbreaking to see our animals struggle, especially when we don't know how to help them. It's important to remember that our pets rely on us to provide them with a safe and comfortable environment.

When they're not thriving, it's up to us to find solutions, whether that means making changes at home, seeking medical attention, or reaching out to professionals for help. It's a difficult decision which is why OP shared this story on Reddit and sought advice from other Redditors, which you can read below.

It's clear that OP loves their cat but she's not happy anymore with her family, which is why OP is considering rehoming

Ever since their other cat got out, the cat in question has been clingy and started looking for attention from the minute OP walks through the door

The cat would also had a problem with eating since she would break into the pantry at any given time and eat everything she could find

The cat won't play with any of the dogs or OP's partner

The only solution they could think of was to rehome the cat

After reading the comments, OP decided to not rehome the cat, and instead seek professional help

The comments were filled by people sharing advice for OP

The cat is clearly not happy

A new friend for the kitty

Depressed catto

The decision to rehome a pet is a difficult one and is not to be taken lightly. It's essential to consider all the options and make the best decision for both the animal and the family.

In this case, OP's willingness to explore other options and try to improve their cat's quality of life is a testament to their commitment to being responsible pet owners.

Senad