Farewell Felines

It's the end of May. I do have news albeit bittersweet. We found a home for our cats. They will be living with Erica's Uncle, and will have the freedom of being outdoors. It was ultimately a difficult decision, and as you may know I haven't been happy with them for a while. I left the decision up to Erica a while ago. If she did not want to get rid of them, then we would keep them and deal with whatever happened.

When we got the cats forever ago, in the apartment they were fine. Cat hair was everywhere, and the litter box was always a mess but those were really givens for a cramped environment. We moved to this house in October of last year. And for the first few months, things were just fine really. The cats seemingly adjusted well. But a few months ago they started to test their boundaries in specific Emilio started to test his boundaries. We are always at work , sleeping, or away on the weekend. Emilio probably needed more attention. Anyhow, after numerous vomiting, pooping, and especially peeing coupled with various things scratched, knocked over, or peed on again, we agreed we would be better off without them.

I know that animals will be animals, and I should probably expect these things. I did feel bad punishing them for things they really can't comprehend. The couch is not a scratching post for example, I would not know that unless someone specifically told me. That's exactly why I felt we should not keep them any longer, and I think the home we found for them will be much better for their inquisitive and adventurous natures. And now they can also pee wherever they want. I remember when I could pee wherever I want, those were the days.

I do miss Emilio a bit. I admit, I liked that cat even though he was the one that also angered me the most. I guess a lot like a rebellious teenager. But I do feel a lot better not having that responsibility and anger every time the animal does something an animal would do. Jesus on the other hand, I will not miss. He was everything I hated about cats in terms of personality . Emilio was everything I liked.

So there you have it. I know that some people work these things out instead of just getting rid of them. And to be honest I'm sure there are far worse cats and pets out there in general. But I'm glad to be liberated from them. Probably like parents when they get an empty nest when the kids go off to college.

I'm sorry that you are finding out about this in a blog post, but, the opportunity to find them a home came quick and we acted fast.

I'll post about non pee cat related thoughts hopefully later.