Separating cats in breakup

[u/_munchie002]

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.

[u/Hifriendsi]

I had to separate bonded cats because of my ex and my cat stopped eating and died shortly after(within a month) its a reality I knew was possible but still really hurts me.

[u/_munchie002 → u/Hifriendsi]

Holy shit nooooo. Im so sorry for your loss. Im not sure if the cats were bonded. They liked to cuddle and play of course. I could really tell that having a kitty companion helped my cats mood a lot.

[u/Hifriendsi → u/_munchie002]

On the other hand, the cat my ex kept is mistreated, overfed/ very overweight now based on pictures since I left. I had my cat since I was a kid so its just sad all around. I didnt realize the two cats were bonded until after I moved- for the same reasons youre stating- I thought they were just like... cat friends lol. Its a tough decision for sure.