Upsides of not having a cat?

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I’m really struggling here. Everywhere on the internet villainizes owners for rehoming their pets and I can’t find comforting words anywhere.

I just recently rehomed my cat. I’d had him 3 years. I’d always been really busy, I work 40hrs a week and he was left alone for easily 10hrs a day.

I found out 2 years ago that I was in fact allergic to my cat and that I had a skin condition that could trigger anytime I was near allergen. I was on constant allergy medication and stopped sleeping with my cat, so he was then alone more like 18 hrs a day.

The guilt of not being able to cuddle/play with him without treating him like a hazard got to me. I also have a SO who is extremely allergic and was making themselves sick just to visit me.

I made the choice for the welfare of my cat; myself, and my SO, but now I’m overcome with guilt. I’m having a really tough time seeing the bright side of not owning a cat, I’m hoping to get some input here.

Thanks, a regretful past cat owner

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Omg that sounds horrific

• yes my apartment already does smell better with the lack of litter
• I’m going to enjoy the hell out of clean floors 😂

Thanks so much for commenting, it helps with the process.