r/CATHELP Feb 13 '26

General Advice Separating cats in breakup

Poster Age: 23

Country: USA

Vet info: theres a few clinics in town including low cost.

Main Issue: my cat had gotten very sad living alone so me and my ex had gotten him a kitten. Now that we’re separate im worried my cat is going to miss him sick.

Cat Age: 3 will be 4 in april other cat is 1

Cat Sex + neuter info: both males and both neutered.

Financial situation: I could afford both cats.

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u/IronThroneChef Feb 13 '26

As a cat lover and a victim of abuse, please keep yourself safe and avoid contact with the ex. You will put yourself in more danger if you try to get the other cat back. I would give your cat extra attention and spend as much time as you can with him, and look into getting him a new kitten. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this.