CBT is harder now that I have a kitten

[Thefuture]

She's only a baby. 11 months old. I'm the only person she's known her whole life. We spend all day together so we have a nice bond. She sleeps next to me at night. I don't think I can give her away... will she be okay without me? I hate the thought of leaving her alone. In a way I wish I never did this. I got her after my first attempt, I thought getting a cat would help. Don't get me wrong, it did. My days are a little less dark having her around keeping me company. I had thoughts of taking her with me but I think that's pretty fucked up to do. Is anyone else in the same position, what are your plans?

 

[jodes2]

She'll be ok if you give her away, I promise. Just make sure she gets a nice home. Yeah probably not best to take her with you, but euthanasia is an option? Would prevent any suffering, tho I don't know if a vet would put down a healthy cat

 

[Someone123]

She's only a baby. 11 months old. I'm the only person she's known her whole life. We spend all day together so we have a nice bond. She sleeps next to me at night. I don't think I can give her away... will she be okay without me? I hate the thought of leaving her alone. In a way I wish I never did this. I got her after my first attempt, I thought getting a cat would help. Don't get me wrong, it did. My days are a little less dark having her around keeping me company. I had thoughts of taking her with me but I think that's pretty fucked up to do. Is anyone else in the same position, what are your plans?

I did help my two cats find another good home- it was horrible to do through it but I know it was the best thing for them.

 

[Fktw0rld]

I loved all my cats and dogs throughout life. Quite a few I got very attached to. 1 of my dogs became my life and made living pleasurable again. Luckily he lived until 14 years old which is a long time for a pitbull rescue. He's been gone for over 10 years now and it still hurts me. I call his name alot when I'm alone (so people don't think I'm weird) like he's still with me. His tail would always go nuts and he'd come running whenever I said his name. Sometimes I have vivid dreams that he's on the bed with me then I wake up and look for him. It's really nice while it lasts. In the end it just adds to the hurt we're forced to endure the longer we go. Pets are very temporary and some of the worst pain and saddest memories you can endure the longer you love them. Just more change in the cup.

 

[Trifecta]

I'm in the same position with my cat and I plan to rehome her. I have no wish to take her down with me and just want to find her a loving home. Since she's an older lady, I've also considered just waiting out her lifespan before CBT-ing but with a cat as young as yours that's probably not an option.

 

[Obliviate]

I have two cats that are my entire world and thought the same things you did. Unfortunately, for me living just for my cats is not enough. It hurts too bad. Not to mention the corruption/scams in the vet medical system. Seriously fucked up. I honestly can't bear to see them pass away. So the plan is to go first. Fortunately my family that have been abusive/horrible to me can take care of them and although they are not the best, they love the cats and it's better than nothing.

If the kitten is genuinely making you wanna keep living and your life is not too bad then sure keep going but I will warn you that the veterinary system is fucked up and if you don't have money and your kitten gets sick, they will not give a fuck and your kitten can die. It happen to me. I actually realized how much privilege you have to have to own a pet.