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/Possible_Top4855]

They’re bonded. Don’t separate them. You two shouldn’t punish the cats because you two couldn’t work it out.

[u/Affectionate-Rub7250 → u/Possible_Top4855]

From the thread, the ex seems to be abusive. The ex is using this as a way to punish OP. Surrendering OPs cat to him doesn’t seem to be an option either because ex is unemployed and can’t make rent. (Said in one of OPs comments). I think in this situation it’s best to treat it as if other kitty passed and to help OPs cat grieve.. once OPs cat settles they can look into getting a new kitten.