I am shortly on my way to drop of Belle at the Humane Society. I am doing something I vowed I would never do: surrender a pet. I have always had the strong belief that if you take responsibility for a life, you need to make the commitment to care for it through good and bad. Unfortunately, our cat has now developed problems that could endanger any future children, and we cannot correct. She refuses to poop in the litter pan and she uses the carpet as toilet paper. I am constantly scrubbing and steaming the carpets. She also does not get along with our other cat.
I've thought long and hard about this, and I cannot be cleaning up feces on the floor if I am pregnant. We definitely cannot have a baby crawling on a carpet with gross things smeared on it. I know that sounds gross, and it is.
The thing is, we've tried to be responsible with her. We've taken her to the vet many times to try and fix the situation. We've tried changing the location of the litter pans. We've tried grooming. We've tried to find a new owner for her. Over the past 2 years, we have tried everything. Finally, I contacted the humane society and explained our situation in depth. They have agreed to take her.
I have been told that they do not euthanize animals that are healthy and adoptable. I really hope Belle can find a home. I feel terribly guilty and like I am a failure as a pet owner. Today will be a bad day for me, but I know it needs to be done.
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