This is more a rhetorical question 'cause I know you wouldn't. But a friend of mine is doing just that, and I can't get over it. Her kitty boy (he's turning two today) was diagnosed with FIV a couple of days ago (his sister died from FIV a year ago), and he's already very ill. He felt better after some shots last weekend, but has taken a turn to the worse now. Tomorrow, she will go on vacation with her kids (until next Wednesday), and cancelling the trip was never an option! We just spoke on the phone (she lives 500 km away) and she was considering to take him to vet today, but was reluctant because she feared he would be PTS on his birthday; she said she could never do that. Then she asked me what I would do, and I replied that, quite honestly, I would cancel the trip and stay with the kitty. I said that going on a journey would NEVER be an option for me with a dying cat at home. She was like, "well, my relationship with this cat is different from yours with Luna and Lily". My reply: "Well okay, then better don't ask me, I cannot give you any advice then". I really cannot believe how selfish some people are!
Another thing: The cat, who is so miserable that he can barely walk, was allowed to go outside. Told her it's irresponsible, also for other cats to be exposed to an FIV positive kitty, but she said he was whining and she didn't want to ruin his birthday (WTF!!) by keeping him inside against his will. All this makes me so sad - and angry! Honestly, I have no words for this!As I'm 500 km away, there isn't anything I could do for this kitty. I hope he'll have at least a peaceful passing.
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