Defining Moment Redditor Chose Her Elderly Cat Over Her Allergic Girlfriend, Gets Massive Support Online

"Some were sympathetic while others called me heartless"

Maryjane

• Published in Interesting
• February 11, 2023

Owning a cat may enrich your life with friendship and unconditional love. Additionally, having a feline companion might enhance your heart health and reduce stress.

Cats are independent creatures who enjoy foraging and exploring on their own, but they also have a very affectionate side when it comes to their owners and other individuals they can trust. So owning a cat can be a very satisfying experience.

After a long day, most cats enjoy curling up in your lap to watch television or read a book. While many people like the company of dogs, cats may take some getting used to, but once you do, it can be difficult to give them up.

The AITA subreddit community welcomed a story from u/throwawaycatloverh explaining how she has an 18-year-old cat who has stayed with her most of her life. The cat has also helped the OP overcome many things, and because the cat doesn't have much time left, she goes out of her way to spoil her every single day.

The OP's girlfriend, Kara, moved in with her, only for them to discover that she was allergic to cats. The OP was offered to buy her allergy medication, but she refused while giving her reasons.

So there was only one other option left—moving out! Yup, the OP wasn't going to rehome her cat, no matter what.

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The cat's precious to the OP and she knows she doesn't have much time left

Apparently she was probably mildly allergic to cats all her life

The OP has been getting calls from mutual friends who cought wind of the situation

Keep scrolling to read what redditors had to chirp into this story

The OP's girlfriend has three choices

From a Redditor who is allergic to cats

There's no way a shelter will re-home her

It seems as though they lack basic empathy

It would be hard to re-home Misty at her age

You just might be dodging a bullet

She can find somewhere else to stay

Rehoming an elderly cat is extremely difficult

Are you prepared to never have a cat again?

You have a commitment to your cat

You should talk it out diplomatically

What's going to happen to an elderly cat in a shelter?

You don't have to give up your cat companion

She knew about your love for your cat

This Redditor's boyfriend is mildly allergic to cats

She's going to have to get her own place

She is a person with feelings

You had the cat for most of your life

She doesn't love you enough to take an allergy pill

One of the reasons so many people appreciate having cats as pets are their adaptability. Any cat owner will tell you how much their furry buddy facilitates their ability to unwind and relax.

Whether you live in a huge home or a small apartment, cats are excellent pets and offer all the pleasure and play of larger animal companions.

Maryjane