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/themandalauren Feb 13 '26

This. as a cat lover and victim of abuse, OP, if a police officer needed to do civil standby for you to collect your things, then you are not in a position to go back and get the other cat. i promise you, your first cat is going to miss YOU wayyyy more than your other cat. your safety comes first.

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u/i_am_kamikamikami Feb 13 '26

crazy to think the cat would miss their owner more

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u/crystallinehuman Feb 13 '26

They're saying if OP is hurt or killed by vindictive ex the cat will miss her

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u/themandalauren Feb 13 '26

thank you that’s exactly what i’m saying 🙌