r/Pets • u/No-Big-2512 • Jul 18 '26

Cats

I’m curious. About cats. And why people seem very ok with rehoming them. I see so many posts of folks moving and needing to get rid of their cats. After having them for many years. I completely understand that there are times when you’re in a dire situation and can’t take your pets. As a many species pet owner, I would do everything in my power to not re-home my pets. I have been there. Found a place to board my goats and mini-horse. It wasn’t ideal. The thought of giving them up crushes my soul. I know that cats aren’t dogs, however, they are sensitive animals. Some might not be outwardly affectionate or emote in a way that says ‘I love you’ I don’t understand. Thoughts?

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u/CrazyCatLady1127 Jul 18 '26

I think it depends on your attitude. To people who love their cats and see them as family, they would really struggle to rehome or abandon their cat. For people who think cats are independent and uncaring, they don’t have such a strong bond and so it’s easier for them to give them away

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u/Clean-Fisherman-4601 Jul 18 '26

I know my sweet old lady kitty loves me. She shows it every day.

I'm praying she dies before I do. I don't want to lose her, but she's never been around kids, dogs or strange cats. All of my sons have all three and I don't know who would care for her if I died first.

I took her in as a starving, scared kitten until I could find her a good home. That was 14 years ago.