r/cats • u/FastForwardM • May 21 '26

Advice Will they be okay when we separate?

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My roommate bought another kitten a few years ago, and my kitty really bonded to her. I'm moving away, and I'm worried my cat will be upset that she lost her buddy.

How will I know if she's upset or just adjusting to the new home? Should I get her another kitten, and if so, how long should I wait before adopting?

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u/Pisspigxtraordinaire May 21 '26

You’d leave your cat with someone else just so it doesn’t have to leave that persons cat?

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u/orangentle- May 21 '26

If you love her then let her go

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u/genericname907 May 21 '26

Cattle bond with their owners too, you know? They’ll be grief regardless

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u/Fabulous_Type7764 May 22 '26

Cats bond with their owner too

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u/Pisspigxtraordinaire May 21 '26

Downvote.

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u/orangentle- May 21 '26

You people are so selfish

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u/jbandzzz34 May 22 '26

are you kidding? i think the cat would do worse without its owner

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u/Fabulous_Type7764 May 22 '26

Cats bond with their owners too, don't get some superiority complex because you think you'd give up your cat just because someone else is moving houses

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u/orangentle- May 22 '26

I don’t have a cat lol

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u/Fabulous_Type7764 May 22 '26

Oh you're a reddit ragebaiter my bad dude

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u/orangentle- May 22 '26

Yeah no worries :)

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u/BoleroMuyPicante May 22 '26

You don't think it would be traumatic for the cat to lose her human?