Pet Mom Filled With Dread, Suspect Partner Is Trying To Harm Them
When cats are left to roam outside, they can face numerous threats. They can be injured by cars, other animals, or extreme weather.
Furthermore, outdoor cats can damage and kill nearby species, such as birds and squirrels, disturbing the natural equilibrium. Keeping cats inside is a safer option, as it protects them from danger while also preventing them from causing harm to others.
Indoor cats can enjoy stimulating lives with toys, scratching posts, and playfulness. Their owners may also offer them safe outdoor access, such as screened-in porches or fenced gardens.
It is critical to consider the health and safety of both cats and wildlife. So, keeping cats indoors allows us to ensure their health and happiness while also preserving the natural world.
The OP of today's story knows all this, which is why her cats are always indoors. Things started taking a different turn when OP's girlfriend moved in with her.
She suggested allowing the OP's three pet kitties to roam outside, but the OP's firm refusal set off a delicate yet ominous game of cat and mouse. OP started noticing a trend of events, and it elicited a deep dread for the safety of her pets.
As the incidents piled up, OP's suspicion rested squarely on her girlfriend, who appeared unconcerned about the whole thing.
The OP writes
OP finds it inhumane because they endanger the natural wildlife
The doors of OP's house were being left a smidgen open
OP's cats have pretty much been his lifeline the whole time
OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the AH:
- won't let my cats outdoors
- my gf wants to let my cats outdoors
And the comments roll in...
Being kept inside
Lying to the OP
The OP was going crazy
The OP left more details in the comments
They see cats as "low maintenance" and by that they mean neglect. I'm unsure about how old their cats lived exactly since it feels like an odd thing to ask lol, but i do know that both were adopted before my gf was born and both pass at different times before my gf turned at most 8. My oldest cat is 5 and I will literally do anything it takes to make sure he gets to live as long as he can with he best quality of life he can get, which is why in his older years, I've been taking him on short walks in the backyard because it seems to calm him down.
Being a good cat owner
The care instructions
Some psychotic break
There is no relationship
OP's heart is still racing as he thinks about those open doors, and she can't shake the idea that her partner is putting her pet cats in danger.
OP simply wants to keep them safe and expects the same from her girlfriend, but now she wonders if their love is strong enough to transcend this gap or if it's a foreshadowing of greater troubles to come.
The OP was declared not the AH, and that's a wrap!
