I've got a 2 year old cat named Sally which I rescued from my buildings garage. She was 5 months when I found her, and among the other cats, she was the most beta of all of them (she had lots of stretches and marks from being bullied) and immediately came to me when I entered the place, like calling for help or something. I couldn't wasn't planning to have a pet, but I felt like she chose me that moment and she was desperate to get out of that situation. The only thing she ate during her time at the garage was dog food which was given by some good-hearted neighbors.
She came into my life and became a real sweetheart. It didn't take much time for her to feel like the queen in her realm. She walks with her tails up showing lots of confidence, is always around me, loves to receive attention and being petted. Very quiet and respectful too, I've never heard her hissing in my life. The thing she really hates is other animals. One day my friend brought his dog to my home and it was the only time I've witnessed her doing the "witch pose". As soon as she saw the dog, she was paralyzed. After my friend left my apartment, she hid in my room and was walking around cautious for the next 3 to 6 hours, thinking that the dog was still somewhere in the house.
Now, the thing is, I'm a 25 yr old single male living alone in a 3 bedroom apartment. Every single day when I get home Sally is waiting for me at the door and I can hear her meowing from the elevator before going in. I have university and sometimes I leave 8AM and only returns at 9-10PM. She's alone practically all day sometimes, and in some occasions I sleep out. As the only human/living being/friend in her life, I think she relies on me too much. I wish I could just stay home 24/7 and I'd certainly know she is happy.
Getting another cat is not an option. I barely have the money to buy her food, let alone feed 2. Besides, it can definitely worsen her mental state.
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