Is it normal to feel this upset? I’ve been living here for 8 months, and during that time, I’ve formed a really strong bond with my housemate’s cat. I work from home, so I spend a lot of time with him. He has this routine where he comes to my room for a cuddle after my housemate leaves, and we’ve become quite close. He’s such an affectionate and sweet cat.
I’m moving out soon, and the thought of never seeing him again is really getting to me. My housemate and I get along fine, but we weren’t friends before moving in together, so I doubt I’ll keep in touch after I leave, which means I won’t see the cat either. I knew I’d be sad, but I didn’t expect to feel this emotional. I even cried about it last night and have teared up a few times today. I’m in my 30s, and it feels strange to be this affected, but I’m a pretty sensitive and sentimental person.
I totally get it. Maybe you could give your housemate your number and say if they ever need someone to take care of the cat or can’t keep him, you’d be happy to help. Nothing wrong with loving the cat!
How does your housemate feel about the cat? I ended up adopting my old roommate’s cat because he wasn’t super attached. You might want to let them know how much you love the cat and that you’d be willing to adopt him if the opportunity arises.
@Sage
This is a great idea! You never know, your housemate might not be that attached to the cat and you could end up with a new furry friend. Or, if they’re staying nearby, maybe you could offer to visit or pet sit occasionally.
I completely understand. I got super attached to my roommate’s cat too. I even got a tattoo of him! You form real bonds with animals, so it’s okay to feel sad about leaving.
Maybe you could be the cat’s ‘godparent.’ It could be reassuring for your housemate to know someone else loves the cat and could take care of him if needed.
I know how you feel. When my old housemate moved away with her cat, I missed the cat almost as much as her! Definitely offer to pet sit or let your housemate know how much you care about the cat. And maybe consider getting your own pet—it sounds like you’re ready for one!
Let your housemate know how much you love the cat! You never know, they might let you stay in touch or even take the cat if they can’t keep him. And don’t worry about feeling emotional—you’re not alone in that!