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I could really use someone to talk to tonight...I had to give up my cats today and I'm just really upset. I feel like I failed them and I'm just lost right now πŸ˜”

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gajh

Hello. I am so sorry you had to give up your cats. That is heartbreaking.

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ashleybakerr01 in reply to gajh

Thank you

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gajh in reply to ashleybakerr01

What are you doing for yourself tonight for comfort?

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ashleybakerr01 in reply to gajh

Honestly, I'm watching some SpongeBob 🀣

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gajh in reply to ashleybakerr01

That is excellent! Do whatever you need to do to take care of yourself.

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LadyZen in reply to ashleybakerr01

I love Spongebob.

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Starrlight

❀️

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davidthecoder

Ah...I feel this one. Being a cat person myself. The are a great way to reduce anxiety, and I can understand losing them can be particularly difficult. I hope they end up in a good home :\

Also you are welcome to message me. I don't give advice because I am not qualified to do so, but I am happy to relate with you as we might have some similar struggles.

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ashleybakerr01 in reply to davidthecoder

I hope they find really good homes too. They're very special to me 😞. You can feel free to message me anytime you'd like

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Teaching

So sorry to hear about your cat. I hope you are able to get someone to talk to.

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LadyZen

Hope you're feeling better now.

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punkster

I am SO SORRY. Giving up an animal is SO difficult. Can you try to work with an animal rescue? People who work with rescues will often go the extra mile needed to get an animal into a new home.

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bethelbee

Am so sorry about having to re-home your cats. Must be so heartbreaking. Do something to nurture yourself...my heart goes out to you.

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ashleybakerr01

Thank you all for the replies. I'm ok...still upset over it. They'll be a le to find good homes. I made sure before I took them to the humane society. They're healthy cats, so they'll get into good homes they said. It just feels so odd without them πŸ˜•πŸ˜ž

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MaggieSylvie

Ashley, I'm so sorry. I can imagine you must be devastated. If you can find somewhere else to live (assuming that is the problem) would you be able to get them back?

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ashleybakerr01 in reply to MaggieSylvie

No unfortunately πŸ˜”. But I'm just telling myself they'll be better cared for and taken good care of. I had to do what was best for them. Even if it hurt me in the processMy parents,who in staying with again, can't have any more pets here other than their dog. Who i absolutely love, he's such a good chubby baby. So he's also helping me a little bit through this

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MaggieSylvie in reply to ashleybakerr01

I'm sorry. It must be very hard for you and you will have to take comfort from the fact that they will be well cared for. Enjoy the dog, and one day you can entertain the thought of having another cat. I have had several and I believe that you get a better relationship if you only have one, but sometimes, other cats come along.

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ashleybakerr01 in reply to MaggieSylvie

Thank you for the kind responses. I truly appreciate it ❀️. I may get another cat one day. But not for awhile. My hearts still sad. I miss my kitties. And I can't easily replace them like some people. If it were only that simple for me πŸ˜”πŸ˜•. I do have the doggo with me though for now. Here's a pic of him

His name is socks πŸΆπŸ’•
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MaggieSylvie in reply to ashleybakerr01

Of course, your kitties will be forever irreplaceable. Getting another now would do no good. This is for the future. The dog Sock looks such a sweetie. Enjoy her/him.

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ashleybakerr01 in reply to MaggieSylvie

Hes a sweetheart πŸ₯°

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MaggieSylvie in reply to ashleybakerr01

I can see that.❀️

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Nothing_but_books in reply to ashleybakerr01

Hi socks!

ashley, he's beautiful. I love his soulful eyes.

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ashleybakerr01 in reply to Nothing_but_books

Thank you

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catsrock

Did you find someone to chat with? Sorry - I often see messages way after people have posted them. I'm available late today if you want to chat.

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ashleybakerr01 in reply to catsrock

It's ok. And yeah a few people have helped some. I love this site πŸ’—

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Honey19Joy

I'm so sorry I know how you feel I had to give up my dog when my mom passed away My friend and family made me give her up it was hard because I promise my dog I wouldn't give her up I let her down 😭

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ashleybakerr01 in reply to Honey19Joy

That's how I feel about my cat. He was special to me 😞. He was born with his 2 front paws paralyzed, and I just gave up on him 😭

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ashleybakerr01 in reply to Honey19Joy

Feel free to send me a message to talk

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Honey19Joy in reply to ashleybakerr01

Ok I will my friend

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raisin44

I’m so sorry you had to give up your pets. That’s hard.

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Boxadormom

my heart breaks for you. My fur babies are my children. You didn’t fail them. You did the absolute best you could with the tools you had at the time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers and you can always come on here for friendship. It’s always darkest before the dawn.

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elaine2447

I am glad you found some people to talk to. I only just saw the email alert. I am very sorry about your cats. I feel pretty down, not helped by the awful weather we are having in the UK. I am actually dreading this Christmas, as last year I was alone and sobbing my heart out knowing I was going to have to have my beloved cat put to sleep which i did the day after Boxing Day. I have two other rescue cats who I love but it was not the same as my dear old Smudge. I don't have any family, my husband died when my daughter was three decades ago and now I have evidently served my purpose emotionally and financially with her and my little grandson so I will be alone with my two cats. I hope you have a happier time and wish you all the very best for 2024.

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ashleybakerr01 in reply to elaine2447

Thank you. I'm sorry to hear about your cat. It's hard loving a pet, no matter the circumstances. I'm here to talk to. I'm just a message away. I promise I'll respond as soon as I can too πŸ’–

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ashleybakerr01

It was

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ashleybakerr01

I love my apt, had to come back and live with parents again until I'm back on my feet. They have the dog, and no other animals are allowed right now. Dad doesn't like cats so

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