Should I try and get back a cat?

Hey guys, Im First time cat owner: Please advise

A coworker brought over a stray cat with the hope that he and my cat would get along and possibly become lifelong companions. I welcomed the idea, and after just a few days, the two cats started to bond—they were playing, eating, and even sleeping together.

However, less than a week later, the same coworker unexpectedly took the stray cat to a pound with a brief explanation. I was surprised and didn’t protest because we worked closely together in a small team, and I didn’t want to create tension. Plus, since she found the cat initially, I felt she might have some say in the matter.

Now, I’m left with mixed feelings. On one hand, I’m upset about losing a cat that I was starting to care for, especially after seeing how well he and my cat were getting along. On the other hand, I’m unsure if I should have asserted myself more. Should I have insisted on keeping him?

I’m also conflicted about whether I should try to get the cat back. I believe my cat benefited from the experience, but I’m also apprehensive about the long-term commitment of having two cats, especially with plans to move in the future. Financially, I can handle the vet bills and other expenses, but I wonder if the stray should find a home where he can be someone’s special companion, just like my cat is to me.

Would it be worth trying to get him back if he’s still at the shelter after a week? I’ve never been adopted from a shelter before, and I’m unsure of the process, especially after a previous attempt with a friend didn’t go well. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Go to the shelter and tell them your coworker informed you she abandoned a cat of hers you met before and that if they haven’t adopted the cat, you’d like to adopt it. She may have given the cat to another person or she may have stolen the animal and been caught, so if the shelter claims they don’t have the cat, ask to look around but don’t assume they are lying in case she lied to you.

Don’t mention that she took the cat away from you.

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What! :scream_cat: she gave the cat to you and stole it. So Lame

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If they were already playing together, I would definitely call the shelter. My cats all detest each other.

How did she get the cat back from you?

"Hello, my coworker NAME just told me she had relinquished a kitten I was hoping to adopt. They had already met my cat, and they were best friends. I don’t mind going through the adoption process; I just don’t want Kitty to be stressed out in a cage with other animals. “What do I need to do?”

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I’m kind of beating myself up about this. I kind of just let her. I was inquiring about diagnosing fleas, and I’m not sure if I irritated her or not over text, but she suddenly claimed she was calling animal shelters to find a home for him. And that she was going to pick him up and transport him. So she came over and asked whether he was ready to leave, and I handed him over. She was at my apartment because my little sister let her in, and I didn’t feel comfortable trying to say no.

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Pretty weak. I hope kitty found a home.

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Go rescue that kitty :< I’m sitting here making myself real sad because the cat might’ve had a happy home and it’s probably scared and confused now.

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I am not sure why you just let a woman walk in and grab your cat, but you should go to the shelter and tell them that wasn’t her cat to surrender, and that you want it returned.

If they refuse, submit a police report about your stolen cat.

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That is an odd story you have there :innocent: Something is wrong with your coworker—That appears to be suspicious conduct. Maybe she stole it from an ex or something? Like, got into a disagreement with someone and took the cat as retaliation? I know that seems like a bad movie, but giving someone a cat, then returning a week later, and taking the cat and leaving it off at a shelter without asking doesn’t make sense.

I would go to the shelter and see if they have the cat available. I mean, she can not stop you.