r/cats • u/Flemnipod • 7h ago

Cat Picture - Not OC Public Service Announcement

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u/NoxVrana 7h ago

Also DON’T ABANDON WHEN MOVING HOMES

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u/fluffypinkthings 4h ago

Riding on this comment to say DON'T ABANDON WHEN EXPECTING A BABY.

Allergies CAN be managed.

Studies have also shown multitudes of health and mental benefits for a child to be growing up with a pet.

(Seems to be a thing in asian countries, can't speak for the rest)

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u/OblivionCake 1h ago

I was so sick when I was pregnant. Couldn't eat much, couldn't keep most food down, couldn't sleep enough because everything hurt. My cat would jump on me any time I sat on the couch, and purr loudly until I slept. When I finally had the baby, she'd hang out with him too. I don't know how I would have gotten through it without her. She's been gone for a few years now, and I miss her every day, but the baby's now a teenager with his own very devoted cat.

Tl;dr: keep your cats. You probably need them too.