“I sat with my cat the whole time thinking she would die in my arms”
After a beloved pet passes away, it can leave us in shock, grief, and unhappiness. This is because we have a close friendship and bond with our animal buddies.
For many of us, a pet is more than just a dog or a cat; it’s a treasured member of the family who enriches our lives with friendship, amusement, and delight. A pet can keep you active and social, help you cope with life’s challenges, and even make you feel motivated.
Therefore, it is common to experience overwhelming sadness and misery following the death of a beloved pet. No one wants to lose their pet, especially if the situation can be resolved.
Despite the fact that some people undoubtedly won’t understand the level of affection you have for your pet, you shouldn’t ever feel guilty or ashamed about doing your very best for an animal friend.
The Redditor in today’s story is a 15-year-old boy who has a cat as a pet, but then this cat was slowly slipping through his fingers and needed to be saved.
He saved some money to take the cat to the vet, only for his stepfather to steal it. Time was running out on his cat’s side, so he decided to handle things his own way.
Read about all that happened as you keep scrolling down.
OP asks:
My mom and step dad let me get a cat
I put her into a carrier in order to head to the vet’s
I thought she would die in my arms
They are already in a bad enough financial situation
Redditors were solely behind the OP as they couldn’t believe his parents could be so cruel. Here are some of their replies below.
1. All this Redditor needed to hear to conclude
2. They are supposed to meet your needs
3. Why are they having another kid?
4. They should not be stealing your money
5. They are financially abusing you
6. Ask your friend’s parents for financial advice
7. You are better off at your friend’s house
8. Your parents are thieves
9. You should not be expected to contribute to bills
10. Kids should not be responsible for parent’s debt pay
11. You are still a kid
12. You were just spending the money they stole
13. Your family is definitely abusive
14. Grab your kitty and move out
15. You are in no way the bad guy here
16. You should not be working three jobs at your age
17. Your job is to be a kid and nothing more
18. This has got to be child abuse
19. Take her to a vet regardless
20. They need to be seeking out other resources
You can imagine losing your pet to the cold hands of death when the situation could have clearly been tackled. Redditors were solidly behind the OP and we are too, so what about you?
What advice do you have to give to the OP? Leave your replies below and share this post as well.
