gave my cats up for adoption − 29 February, 2008

My boyfriend is allergic to cats, and I stay at his house every day, which means that my cats were alone all the time. I'd stop by to feed them every day, but I felt terrible about the fact that they were by themselves. I knew I had to make life better for them.

Giving them was really hard, but I'm very glad for how it all turned out. After Craigslist scared the hell out of me, I spent a couple days worrying about what might possibly happen if a stranger adopted my pets. I asked if we could bring them to their new house so that I could see it and meet the family. That was the right decision, because now I know that they're great people, and the cats have found a very good home. Their new owner emailed yesterday to say that Cocoa had taken over the place, and was already sitting on their laps (even their little boy, which is fantastic). Chiva is still being the scaredy-cat she is, but I'm sure she'll warm up and be standing on them in no time. I'm so happy for them.

It was weird going back to my apartment alone last night. I have habits to break, like blocking the door with my leg when I walk in so they don't run out, or going for the pantry to feed them. It's sad, and very strange to not see them there. I know it's for the best, but I do miss my kitties a lot. I've known them all their lives.