Where should the line be drawn w/ pets?
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| Thu, 01-13-2005 - 5:03pm |
I am in turmoil, somewhat at least.
A close relative of mine is angry with me and NOT talking to me because he says that I consider my cat to be more important that other people, including family. While I am hurt that he is mad at me, I cannot deny and WON'T deny that I think of my cat as a person, a family member, MY family! I do! I love her with all my heart!
The background is this: I live alone with my cat. I've never been married and this is the first time I've ever had a cat (she is two). I do love her. She is my constant companion, there for me, she listens, she has such a distinct, wonderful personality, and she loves me no matter what. Why wouldn't I love her? Isn't that the point of being a furmom?
I needed to get that off my chest. Thanks!
CL of Living Single 30 and Up and co-CL of 30-Something Lounge

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I totally agree and feel the same way about my furbabes.
Update here...
It has been well over a week and my relative is still not talking to me. I think it is beyond the cat issue now. I'm very upset and confused and do not understand this. I keep trying to figure out what I did wrong and - aside from loving my furchild LIKE I SHOULD - I can't think of anything.
Anyway, just wanted to update. Thanks for all your support.
CL of Living Single 30 and Up and co-CL of 30-Something Lounge
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ~Gandhi
I'm not sure how close of a relative this is, like a brother or something, but I think you need to sit down and have a heart to heart talk with him and try to figure out what his problem is.
Thank you... it is upsetting and confusing to me.
We are currently in negotiations via email. I hope to get to the bottom of it.
CL of Living Single 30 and Up and co-CL of 30-Something Lounge
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ~Gandhi
Thanks for your reply. Yes, it does seem controlling.
It has now morphed into something totally unrelated to my cat. He told me yesterday that he thinks I'm chronically unhappy, which is NOT the case. In fact, I was thinking the same about him. So, I have no idea what this is all about or where it will end up but for now, I AM going to back away and let things lie. I hope this works!
CL of Living Single 30 and Up and co-CL of 30-Something Lounge
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ~Gandhi
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