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Caring for animals with diseases like diabetes requires a lot of time, love, and money, and their lives might not be as happy.
OP’s beloved cat, Cheese, was euthanized by their mom despite manageable health conditions. The mom claimed Cheese was in too much pain and they lacked funds, yet later spent on expensive treatments and a couch. OP resents their mom for prioritizing money and disregarding Cheese’s well-being. The mom now presses OP to discuss their feelings, which OP finds intrusive. OP feels their mom’s actions were selfish and mourns Cheese’s loss deeply. They question whether their emotions are valid or if they’re being irrational. OP seeks validation for their grief and anger towards their mom’s decisions regarding Cheese’s euthanasia.
Scroll down below to read the full story in OP’s own words.
1. OP considers telling their mom they hate her for euthanizing their cat. They’re unsure if it’s justified or if they’re being irrational.
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2. OP’s cat, Cheese, euthanized at 11 due to kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes. OP mourns the loss of their beloved pet.
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3. OP’s cat was euthanized the day of her diabetes diagnosis without further consultation. Treatment costs and options were not fully explored.
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4. In her final days, OP’s cat showed signs of stumbling, being less social, and not grooming well. However, she still ate, drank, and purred.
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5. OP’s mom disliked Cheese due to allergies. When Cheese showed affection, she’d be pushed away. Now, OP’s mom claims affection for Cheese.
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6. OP’s mom euthanized Cheese citing pain and lack of funds, but spent thousands on their dog’s cancer treatment and a new couch shortly after.
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7. OP’s mom confronts them about their anger and resentment over the cat’s euthanasia, revealed by OP’s therapist, leading to a tense confrontation.
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8. OP feels hatred towards their mom for euthanizing their cat and considers her selfish for prioritizing herself. They seek validation for their emotions.
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Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article.
9. It was inhumane thing to do.
10. People are making OP understand what the mother did was right.
11. OP should not be mad at her mom.
12. OP is young and is therefore taking things emotionally.
13. OP should understand the cat was suffering.
14. Sending OP strength during this difficult time, OP. Your feelings are completely valid.
15. People have had it similar.
16. Poor cat would only have suffered.
17. Her mom probably made the decision with heavy heart. OP should give her the benefit of the doubt.
18. It’s clear your mom cares, OP. Try to see things from her perspective.
19. OP needs to understand that its for the better.
20. What the therapist did was highly unprofessional.
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