Should I boot out my 20 yr. olds cat?

My 20 yr. old daughter has a pet cat that she proclaims to love dearly. She has had it for over two years, and she rarely does anything to take care of it.





The litter box is always disgusting, and the cat will sometimes mess other places because of it. I am left to clean it up. I am not well, and can barely take care of my other child who is seven.





Also, the cat has epliepsy. My daughter will not take it to the vet regularly, and right now it has a horrible skin condition. It is pretty gross. And, I feel so sorry for the cat! I have threatened finding the cat a new home for ages, but she does not take me seriously. What should I do?

Should I boot out my 20 yr. olds cat?
I have a neighbor in the same situation. She has a adult daughter who is not allowed to have a cat at her house, so keeps her cat in the mom's house. The mom doesn't want to or is unable to take care of the cat, and as a result, the cat is always outside (even in cold/rainy weather), has not been groomed in a few years, has had an open/festering wound, and has a collar (no id) that has effectively rusted shut. I have my own, well cared for, inside-only cat and I don't want another pet. I have tried to help, but after just feeding the cat one day (saw it trying to drink water out of a puddle) it's now attached and runs into my garage whenever it's open.





My neighbor's daughter and your daughter are adults in the legal sense of the word. They have an obligation to be responsible guardians. I recommend giving your daughter a short timeframe to step up and show that she's responsible. Otherwise, take the cat to an animal shelter. Shelters can't compare to a loving household but are far better than a neglecting (willful or not) home.
Reply:Find a new home for the cat. Or send it to a place that rescues animals. You are not doing your daughter any favors by picking up after her cat. She's an adult and should not be leaving her responsibilities to you. Time for her to grow up. The cat goes. But send it to a place where it will be cared for.
Reply:why is your 20 year old daughter still living at home? she should be out by now and taking her cat with her.





other then that its your house tell her if she wants to keep it she has to care for it or its gone.
Reply:You are doing your daughter no favors by letting her take advantage of you.....She needs to learn responsibility and as hard as "tough love" is on us parents....it really is best for the kids.....Your daughter is being selfish and will continue to be so until you no longer allow it...Tell your daughter she has ONE WEEK to get rid of the cat or you will take it to the humane society..Stick to your guns and you will be taken seriously in future instances...Good Luck! xxxxturtlegirl
Reply:Well this is what I would do , i would not "boot out" my cat even if it makes a mess cause if you really liked your cat yuo would keep him no matter what.
Reply:it sounds like, your cat. tell her to take care of her


responsiblity or else. does the cat have mange? if so.be careful humans can catch it. i was rased on a farm and i know alot


about animals my brother is a vet. you may have to put it to sleep if its real sickly. if you love the cat tell her.


this cats mind im the one who takes care of it. she's 20


not a child. so its up to you. you pay the bills in your


home? your the mom not her!also you can catch worms from


animals.so make sure you up to date on shots, wormers and


because you have a 7 year old have the cat declawed.you


dont want to get scratch by claws that may have cat pooh


in them. there are all kinds of washes for your pet on over


the counter and of course from the vet. wash the cats paws


everyday with wash cloth. it might not like it but it will


get use to it. but 1st get it well. good luck on what ever


you deside to do. rather you boot out the cat or boot out your daughter.ha ha
Reply:Depending on how sick the cat is, it sounds like it may have to be put down. But if the vet says it is not that sick, I would go get a pet carrier, get the cat in it, and when she comes home from wherever, tell her to go find it a home right then and there. Tell her that it is not staying in your home another hour. At twenty years old, she is living with her mother and not taking responsability for her pet in over two years, she is not going to start. Time for some tough love. If she wants the cat that bad, she will find some other place to live where she won't have you to take care of the cat for her.