Allergic Ex-Roommate Yells At Redditor For Adopting Cat After She Moved Out, Contaminating All Her Belongings She Was Storing In Redditor’s Home
It’s widely acknowledged that a significant number of individuals have allergies to cats. These allergies can be triggered by proteins found in a cat’s skin cells, saliva, and urine.
Consequently, regardless of one’s affection for felines, if allergies are present, keeping a cat becomes impractical. A Reddit user recently shared a story about cat allergies, seeking an impartial perspective.
The OP outlined a situation where her roommate was allergic to cats. However, the roommate had recently relocated out of state for work purposes.
Seizing the opportunity of living alone, the OP, a fervent cat enthusiast, decided to adopt a cat. Although the OP had previously taken care of local stray cats while living with the roommate, these felines were never allowed indoors. With the roommate’s departure, the OP welcomed one cat into the apartment, much to the delight of the furry companion.
This newly adopted cat was pampered, receiving grooming and neutering, and transitioning to an indoor lifestyle. However, a complication emerged when the roommate returned two weeks later to collect her remaining belongings.
In preparation, the OP cleaned the apartment and entrusted the cat to a friend for temporary care. Remarkably, the OP refrained from informing the roommate about the newly adopted cat.
Upon entering the apartment, the roommate swiftly experienced allergic reactions and detected the presence of the cat. Inquiry confirmed the roommate’s suspicions.
As sleeping arrangements were made, tension escalated. The friend who was supposed to stay overnight expected to sleep on the cat-populated couch. Swiftly, the OP arranged an air mattress in her former room.
The roommate expressed frustration, accusing the OP of selfishness and inconsideration. While scheduled for a two-night stay, the roommate only spent one night and a five-day silence ensued between them.
The OP seeks advice on this matter:
The OP’s roommate possesses a cat allergy, prompting the OP to keep cats outdoors:
As the roommate relocated, the OP saw the chance to adopt a cat, which she did:
A conflict arose when the roommate returned and instantly developed an allergy:
The roommate berated the OP, branding her as inconsiderate and self-centered:
The roommate’s stay was cut short, and communication between them ceased:
A Reddit user expressed curiosity:
The OP provided additional context:
The OP should have warned the friend, allowing her to make alternate sleeping arrangements:
“I guess she should’ve told her”
“It seems she should have communicated this”
The reaction to cats seems particularly severe:
A Reddit user inquired:
“You knew it could be an issue, that’s why you bought allergy medication”
Not revealing the adoption was thoughtless, especially when a friend has allergies:
“You endangered her health”
“Clearly YTA”
“You should have waited until she had completely moved out”
“To salvage the friendship, an apology might be necessary”
It’s considered self-centered behavior:
Cat allergies can have dire consequences:
Cat allergies limit the enjoyment of feline companionship for many. The roommate’s case underscores the seriousness of such allergies.
While the OP was within her rights to adopt a cat, not disclosing this decision to her roommate compromised her friend’s well-being.
