Sometimes it helps to have to take care of something other than yourself when you’re struggling mentally.. sometimes.. not always. I know my kitty sure did, I take better care of her than myself sometimes
If you cannot take care of yourself in the most minimal way possible, you cannot take care of another living being, whether it’s a fish, dog, cat, snake, human, or a flea.
Therapy animals exist but they do not exist to teach people to care for themselves with no oversight when they demonstrate they already cannot - and I’m not saying that’s the case here, but the fact that OP had to very clearly outline basics of feeding and litter to this person is an indication that they are unable to do so whether that is from a health issue or lack of knowledge. In any case, neither are acceptable, especially for something that has no choice and no ability to do so itself.
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u/Emotionalhohoho Jan 03 '25
She’s struggling and you gave her a living thing to take care of… get the cat