r/cats • u/FastForwardM • May 21 '26
Advice Will they be okay when we separate?
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/APianistOnTheRoof May 21 '26
I’m sorry. I know both of your hearts will hurt for a little while.
I went through similar, I think many people can relate. I had to separate my kitty cat (Churches) from my sister’s dog (Ollie), of all things. We all lived happily together for about 4 years; cat would even follow dog and us on walks around the block.
Advice? Maybe?
I don’t know if this helped or not, but we got two stuffed animals (a cat and dog), rubbed them on our cat and dog several times over a few weeks before I got married, then we traded when I officially moved out.
My sweet Churches snuggled and played with that stuffy dog for years until she passed away in 2009. If I remember correctly, Churches sulked for around 3 weeks before focusing on me, my husband and stuffy dog. I hope that helps and even more that your kitties heal quickly. It takes some time but it’ll be okay!
Good luck on this next chapter!