I have a 5 year old cat that I got as a birthday gift in high school (it was from a friend and I didn’t really know it was gonna happen, had I known I would have said not to do it as I plan on moving a lot in my career). I am now graduating from college and moving to a new city to start work, and would love to bring my cat with me but I don’t think it’s what’s best for her. I have lived in and out of my parents home (where she is) over the past four years.
A little bit about her:
She’s not a cuddler or lovey cat at ALL except with my dad. She loves cuddling with him before bed and if she’s going to let anyone pet her without trying to run it’s him. She also lets my little sister pet her a bit but I think that’s just because she’s a little kid and doesn’t walk loud so she can sneak right up and pet her without spooking her.
Meanwhile she only lets me pet her in the bathroom (weird I know) and if I’m feeding her. She also likes my partner (who I’ll be living with) but mainly bc he feeds her too.
She was a bit cuddlier when we had our other cat but unfortunately she passed earlier this year. We have a dog as well and they get along all right. My parents are thinking they’ll get another kitten sometime next spring, mom wants a cuddly cat like our one that passed. I think this would be good for her and it’s a big part of why I think she should stay with them. She was much more active and loving with another kitty around.
Living situation change: Right now we have a two story home with lots of sunny places for her to lay around. She loves her watching the birds in our yard and lounging in my parents room. I’ll be moving to a one bedroom apartment in the city, I don’t think it’ll be the best change for her.
Now that I’ve typed this all out I think it’s quite obvious she should stay with my parents. I just feel bad as I feel like I’m abandoning her for real, even though I know my parents love her and will take care of her.
What would you do in this situation?
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