Tragedy in kindness

by Valerie
(USA)

I always thought I should give my cat freedom. I imagined what it would be like to not have an expansive horizon as an adventurous feline. Of course, I opted for letting him outdoors occasionally. He needed, in my opinion, some sun and some playtime free of our walls.

It seemed like a grand idea, until he started getting ill. He began having chronic digestive issues, parasites and was vomiting as soon as he finished eating... later, his eyes were draining and his teeth began to disappear, one by one.

My cat has F AIDS. He will die. It is only a matter of time. I love him dearly. I thought I was doing something loving by allowing him to roam. Now, my dear feline companion has numbered days and will pass on. Please, I beg of you, keep your kitty indoors.