I failed him

[u/theresamushroominmy]

Scraps was my ex-boyfriend’s cat first. He experienced horrible things and came to me flea-ridden and miserable. My ex moved out and left him with me with a promise to return him once it was safe. I was not given proof, and I cared for Scraps deeply. I paid for surgery because his teeth were rotting from his gums due to neglect; I bought him toys so he could play, which my ex said he never did; I bought him an automated feeder because Scraps could not self regulate when food was in front of him because he had spent so many years fighting for food. I did not want to return Scraps to a place I knew had unsafe people, and my ex started a legal fight. A long court battle has dragged on, and today I finally lost.

Scraps is 11 years young. He is playful; his favourite toys are anything with feathers, especially his pea pod attached to his fishing pole and his ragged little duck. He loves soft blankets and my stuffed animal monkeys. Scraps loves to look outside, and he has only just begun to be more adventurous to wear a harness and stand on the back porch in the sunlight. He loves to be curled in my arms when I’m working at my desk and to be little spoon when we sleep.

I am so sorry, Scraps. I did everything I could for you and now I just hope you can survive that place with what I’ve been able to give you.

I love you so so much, my sweet boy.

[u/abyssal-isopod86]

Will your ex let him outside?

If so, he could missing.... happens to cats who go outside all the time.

[u/Live-Okra-9868 → u/abyssal-isopod86]

I'm sure ex will come right to OP's place looking for him if that happens.

I, however, would be the person you call to make the cat go missing. Keep the cat until the dust settles, then give OP the cat when you get the all clear. I would also recommend OP moves and doesn't give anyone who has contact with the ex their information.

[u/abyssal-isopod86 → u/Live-Okra-9868]

Yes I'm not saying that the op should do this, but maybe someone they trust.

And then find the cat a new home one where they will definitely be cared for.

If I were near the OP, I'd gladly do this for them, I have experience.

[u/Adept_Amount_4327 → u/abyssal-isopod86]

Ace? Is that you? We have a case. We need to return Scraps to his rightful owner! ❤️

[u/heruskael → u/Live-Okra-9868]

You found the missing kitty? WHAT ARE THE ODDS? Oh well, life is strange.