'She doesn’t need to feed him, refuses to clean his litter box and doesn’t even sleep at home': Frustrated pawrent fed up with paying roommate $25 a day to catsit while they neglect responsibilities, leaving the cat alone

Sarah Brown • Writer and Editor

Aug 18, 2025 5:00 PM EDT

This situation is basically a catastrophe in roommate relations. One hooman just wants her feline friend cared for while she's away, but her roomie seems more hissterical than helpful. Despite kitty having an automatic feeder and only needing the occasional litter duty, the roomie insists on charging $25 a day, even though she pawsitively avoids the apartment most nights to cuddle with her boyfriend instead. Talk about a purrsuasive side hustle!

Now, the big question: is the pawrent wrong for refusing to cough up cash for care that wasn't really given? After all, if the litter box remains a stinky sitch and the food is on autopilot, then what exactly is being "watched"? Sure, the roommate has to share space with a sometimes meowy furball during the day, but that hardly seems worth a full paycheck.

In this tail, it seems the feline is more self-sufficient than the caretaker. Maybe it's time to claw back some boundaries, or just admit this roommate arrangement is less purrfect and more a litteral mess.

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If you’ve got a friend who can just pop in, you’ll save cash and avoid the roommate headache. She can’t really be mad at friends stopping by, even if strangers are a no-go.
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Boarding may cost more, but it buys peace of mind. At least you’ll know your kitty is cared for properly, instead of stressing over whether the litter box is cleaned or meals handled.
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Good friends don’t charge you for “cat care” when they’re not even doing the work. If she’s skipping litter duty and barely home, asking for pay feels pretty unfair.
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