Irresponsible college student dumps cat at [ex] boyfriend's dorm before going on vacation, BF steps up to the plate for the fluffy feline: 'She had no financial or physical capacity for a cat'

Hey pals, for the love of all things good, let's get one thing straight—cats are living, breathing animals with hearts full of love to give. Yes, they do have feelings, and when you take in a cat, you're making a commitment that lasts anywhere from 12 to 20 years. That's right, years. They have basic needs—food, water, a clean litter box, and a little attention. That's it. They don't demand much from you, with a few exceptions, but if you're not prepared to care for a fluffy feline for the long haul, then you're simply not ready to have one.

Unfortunately, today's featured debacle is a prime example of what happens when someone ignores this reality. The original poster (or OP) shares the story of his now ex-girlfriend, who decided on a whim that she needed a cat—despite lacking both the financial stability and the physical capability to care for one properly. OP tried to reason with her, warning that it wasn't a smart decision, but she dismissed his concerns and went ahead with the adoption anyway. It didn't take long before she realized that, shocker, a cat required more responsibility than she was willing to give. Instead of stepping up, she made the wildly irresponsible choice to dump the poor feline at OP's dorm—an hour away from her own campus—before jetting off on vacation.

As fate would have it, OP and his girlfriend had a falling out during her trip, which led to their breakup. Her response? "You can keep the cat. I don't want it anymore." Just like that. OP, from the bottom of our hearts, let us tell you—you dodged a bullet. If this story teaches us anything, it's that a person who is willing to abandon an innocent animal is a walking, talking red flag and is absolutely unworthy of OP's time, energy, or love.

Faced with this unexpected situation, OP turned to the wholesome cat-loving corner of the internet for advice—seeking guidance on how to handle it and, more importantly, how to give this sweet feline the life he deserves. And in the end? OP decided to keep the cat, ensuring that he would never again be left behind by someone careless. We couldn’t be more thrilled with this decision. Here’s to a long and happy life for OP and his new furry best friend!
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"Was babysitting my gf's cat while she was on vacation. We sort of broke up midway and she doesn't want the cat anymore..."

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AN UPDATE FROM OP:
“Update: Hi everyone, . Thank you so much for the considerable feedback and advice. After looking through each comment one by one, I think I'm going to go ahead and keep the cat. It might be a rather bumpy ride until I graduate, but I think he's doing well so far and will be in it for the journey.”
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"Here’s the little cutie in question!"

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