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Kitty4670
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25 Jan 2018, 1:12 am

I cannot take my cat meowing anymore. I’m having trouble taking care of her. My cat been making me cry, giving me anxiety. How am I suppose to deal with her all by myself.



Esmerelda Weatherwax
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25 Jan 2018, 1:26 am

Here is what you need to do.

Go online and look up no-kill shelters, or cat rescue organizations, in your area. Find one that has good reviews. It's very important that it is no-kill.

Call them tomorrow, as soon as they open. Tell them you have a cat that you are unable to care for any longer and ask them if they can take her. Offer to pay for any shots or other veterinary care she may need.

Schedule a time for them to pick her up, and don't change your mind about it.

Good luck to you and the kitty both. I'm sure that neither of you is happy with the current situation.

Your cat deserves a home where she can meow and be petted and played with and loved.

You deserve a good and fair solution to this situation that will not harm the cat, and won't leave you feeling guilty later on.

P.S. - If I remember correctly, your mother passed away recently and your sister and you are not getting along well.

If there is any chance at all that your sister would want to take your cat, then please make sure you give your sister a chance to take her.

If you are sure that your sister would not want to take the cat, or if you ask her and she tells you she doesn't want to take the cat, then you can make arrangements as I suggest above.

(Keeping peace with your sister is important too.)


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25 Jan 2018, 8:52 am

I felt like this after my partner and I looked after a really needy cat that wanted attention all the time, I literally ended up hiding from the animal and getting very upset. I felt so bad, I love animals and its kinda heart breaking when you just can't deal with them, and it's not their fault :(. I felt like I had failed it or something :(. Thankfully its owner picked it up after a few weeks so I managed to cope.

I think if you really can't deal, the suggestion of finding a no-kill cat shelter or asking a family member is a good idea as that way you are looking after both of you. I really hope you find a solution that works for both of you <3.



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25 Jan 2018, 10:22 am

I currently have the same problem with my dog, who barks and growls every five minutes.
And I've also dealt with the same problem in a cat. Both of them makes noises to get attention.
As it turns out, the best way to stop them from doing it is to completely ignore it. It's hard as hell. I need earplugs for it. But it doesn't take long until they understand that the sounds they're making isn't getting your attention, and then they'll look for other ways to get it. If they're craving attention, they actually prefer to be yelled at over being ignored, because negative attention is better to them than none at all.
My only problem now is figuring out how to train my boyfriend. He's the one who keeps reacting to the barking, which is the only reason it continues.

If your cat is not meowing for attention, then I'm afraid I have to agree with the others on finding a new family or at least good shelter for it.