My husband and I separated a couple weeks ago. He's keeping the house and his cat who he had before we met. I got an apartment, and am keeping my cat, who we got together when she was a kitten. I feel really selfish taking her from her house and from her other cat, but she's super bonded with me, and she never really warmed up to my ex. She and my ex's cat played together, but I felt like she was more bonded with me, and I think she would have chosen to move in with me, but I couldn't really ask her.
My cat has always been around other cats. This is her first time on her own. I want to eventually get another cat, but I'm hoping to move closer to my family once my divorce is finalized, and I'm hesitant to try to move two cats across the country. I also didn't want to introduce another cat while everything was still so unsettled.
So far my cat seems to be adjusting to her new home (she was scared at first, but she seems more comfortable). My apartment is also 1/3 the size of her old house, which is perfect for me, but I worry if she has enough space to run around.
I guess what I'm wondering is does anyone have any suggestions on how to help keep her occupied while she adjusts to being an only cat after having a friend cat? I've gotten her new toys, we've been playing feather toy multiple times a day. I'm cuddling her as much as I can. I've been giving her cat nip a couple times a week. I giver her lots of treats and belly rubs.
I can't imagine how hard this is for her. I at least understand what's going on, and know it's for the best.
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