I know that title will shock quite a few of you, but I’ve reached my breaking point. We’ve lived with a Birman for nearly 14 years now, and she has seen off no fewer than 4 sofas and 4 armchairs, all of which ended up at the tip. She pees on them regularly, and eventually, we just have to bin them. We don't scold her, as we know it’s pointless; we keep her litter tray clean and we’ve even changed the type of litter when we suspected that might be the issue. But when you live in a 650-square-foot flat in the city with three people, and your only living space — which has also been the workspace since COVID — is constantly soiled by the cat, yes, you do feel like doing away with her. Because now, I refuse to buy another sofa until she’s gone, so I don’t even watch the telly anymore since it’s right opposite where the sofa used to be. And when we want a bit of quality time, well... we end up in bed, and then the cat comes to snuggle up to us and sometimes even has accidents on the bed... it’s so stressful.
She’s been diagnosed with kidney failure, so we’re giving her special dry food and a laxative paste. That’s the situation. I should also mention that’s where we eat, and as the head of the household, I’m really questioning what this furball is putting us through. I know we’ll never actually bring ourselves to have her put down, but I have this unbearable feeling of being trapped for who knows how many more years. I’ve had enough, and I’m at a complete loss. Thanks for listening, and hopefully for any help you can offer.
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Thanks ladies! 😳
Hoping he doesn't give me as much grief as my cats!
Honestly Trifouillette! That’s not where the mask is supposed to go! 😁
Bloody virus...
Blimey! How did you manage that? With or without a mask? lol. You definitely deserve a pat on the back then, especially if you "got creative"! lol. I reckon they didn't wear masks, especially not the hubby 😉. Not wearing a mask was their way of being creative 😏. Sorry, I'm still dealing with the after-effects! My aunt passed away, and my cousin caught it and was quite ill but didn't need to go to hospital. @Landoras CONGRATULATIONS 👏 (With or without a mask)!
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt, were you close?
In the Gers area, there have been very few cases since March.
Blimey! How did you manage that then? With or without a mask? lol! You definitely deserve a congratulations, especially if you "used your imagination"! lol
I don't think they wore masks, especially not him 😉
Not wearing a mask was their way of being imaginative 😏
Sorry, it’s just the aftermath of everything!
My aunt passed away, and my cousin caught it and was ill but didn't end up needing to go to hospital.
I'm not so sure about that! 😁 (I'm pregnant...!) And how are your two "warring brothers", Nalla and Monchéri, doing Liza??
😯 Blimey! How did you manage that then? With or without a mask? lol
Anyway, you deserve a huge congratulations, especially if you had to "get creative"! lool
I found this article, it's serious but actually quite funny.... I was wrong, it's not the birth rate that's going to drop, it's the number of couples staying together that should increase, if people are being sensible.
Where has the OP got to? Have they gone to the tip or the vet? 😔
The brother and sister duo have gone back to their original home; after the lead training, I’d let Monchéri roam free and if I’d been able and wanted to keep them, it would have been possible by integrating them into my 4 cats' lifestyle: total freedom.
I’ve cut ties with the woman in charge; her rescue was a bit dodgy (which my vet, who did the surgeries, confirmed).
Hi Lyzzza. Regarding Covid, we’ve had one death and two infections. How about things where you are? The cats are doing their best—meaning their creativity knows no bounds, to say the least 😈 My nights are short and pretty rubbish, thanks to Croquette. I see we’re all in the same boat; Croquette gets anxious and sleeps on top of me, while Gaminou sleeps at my feet. Luckily for me though, no feathers to wake up to 👎
A death your way?
Nothing on my end; in my remote bit of countryside, I hardly see anyone except for the delivery drivers and the gardener.
I wonder if this surreal period will ever end—it doesn’t look like it’s going that way to me.
I really feel for young people, being deprived of nights out, meeting people, and everything they enjoy between the ages of 18 and 30, really.
I haven’t seen any articles or stats on relationships; logically, the birth rate is bound to drop...
Hi Lyzzza,
Regarding COVID, we’ve had one death and two cases. How are things at your end?
The cats are doing their best – which is to say their creativity knows no bounds, and that’s an understatement 😈 My nights are short and the sleep is pretty rubbish, thanks to Croquette.
It looks like we're all in the same boat; Croquette gets anxious and lies right on top of me, while Gaminou sleeps between my feet.
Luckily for me though, no feathers to wake up to 👎
Evening Landoras and Trifouillette!
So, you're back too, Trifouillette? Hope you're doing well? No Covid doing the rounds where you are?
And your cats, are they still as amazing and gifted as ever? ✌
Landoras, I can see you’re doing a grand job, and your pride matches that of your two darlings. 👌
I’ve got three cats watching over me at night now because my Cassie has claimed the right side of the bed, with the other two taking up the other side; I somehow manage to make a little nest for myself in the middle...
A few days ago, I found 2,500 feathers – yes, obviously I counted them 🤪 – at the bottom of the stairs when I went down to the kitchen for breakfast. I suspect Karamel, but I’ve no proof. Out in the garden, I find the same kind of remains: I have a cat who’s quite the fan of collared doves... Yet I really do get the impression they spend all their time sleeping!
