I'm extremely worried my cat is going to be euthanized or given away to someone else by animal services. It's a really huge problem for me so I'll try to explain everything.
Recently I got a great opportunity for a new job. It was something I didn't really think I was qualified for, but I've been trying to get my life together after a really bad 5-6 months and took a risk. They hired me and currently I'm in training in Texas.
This is after being layed off in December from my old company, ending my 3 year relationship with my girlfriend, moving out, the death of a parent, and dealing with depression. This was all while trying to get a decent job and slowly going broke.
Needless to say, getting a this job has been a small miracle for me. Now knowing I was going to be out of town and not being from Tennessee, I tried to find someone take care of my cat. His name is Reginald. The problem is I moved to Tennessee for my girlfriend back in July because she was making more than me, and back then I still thought we had a future.
I realized that I didn't really have anyone to rely on nearby and used a certain app that provides pet sitters instead. All great. Until yesterday when the company emails me to let me know there was an incident with my cat last week. Somehow the person accidentally let him out and he ran off. Now this was last Wednesday/Thursday, and I've been out of town since Sunday March 31st. Obviously I was infuriated and even more frustrated trying to deal with their customer service. Of course the pet sitter wouldn't respond to me directly.
Yesterday, I called and emailed several shelters in my area which is kind of a small town. Today I expanded and was able to find him at the bigger city shelter because he was transferred there. He is chipped so they tried to reach me, but the number was my old phone number from last year before I was kicked off my ex's phone plan. I own that part because it is my fault for not thinking to update it.
This is an absolutely horrifying experience for me because at almost every step of this it has been time consuming and stressful today deal with. Especially while I'm in training trying to be certified for my new job. Now I tried talking to them and explaining my situation, but they basically said they couldn't guarantee what would happen to him. I return home this Thursday, but my first paycheck isn't until the 19th. They're basically telling me I need to be there by this Friday with proof of vaccinations, ownership and $320 to cover his boarding, fees and tests. They've already explained that he might be given up for adoption or euthanized unless I can get him tomorrow. Apparently the warm weather and budget restraints for this year have made it hard to keep the animals for extended periods of time. I explained that was impossible and got an extension to Saturday, but I still have no idea what to do. I'm worried they'll euthanize him because he's an older chubby black cat. I love him though and he means everything to me.
I've been freaking out and luckily my trainers have been understanding to let me take phone calls and such. Obviously I can't leave until I'm done with training. I just don't know what to do because I literally have $100 to last me until I get paid. I know I'm dumb, but getting this job was literally my hail mary to fix my life.
What can I do? Can I get the company that provided the pet sitter to pay it? Can I sue them or the pet sitter? Can I stop the city or sue them or something? I just really need some help and advice.
Edit: To the person who insulted me. You don't even know my life or who I am at all. How can you judge me off of a single event and bad timing? I am a great cat owner and take more care of Reginald than I do myself. Yes I'm broke and have bad financial problems, but I'm trying to fix it. Sorry I'm not perfect and I feel terrible, but it's unfair of you to judge me based off that.
Written By: beeeepitybop109
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