She said - "I'd just kill the cat!"
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
Perth, Australia
April 27, 2023 8:12am CST
Hey everyone. I've not been on MyLot much as I've been very sick with a cold. My brother came back from Sydney not all that long ago and I think he brought something back with him. He has been sick and passed it onto me. But he is getting better and I know what to do when sick so I'm getting there.
I just wanted to share something that really bothered me. About a week or so ago my Dad had an appointment to get an ultrasound on his leg (just something he has to do every now and then) but the lady who was doing it said something that really made my Dad upset and angry.
Their conversation turned into our cat Leilah and how she has cancer.
She asked him how much it was costing us taking her to the vet and the cost of her medicines. After he gave her a rough idea of the costs, she said "Oh wow! I'd just kill the cat!"
My Dad said "My daughter and I love our cat and she's more than just an animal, she's our family."
To which she just kept laughing and she said "You can tell I'm not a cat person."
My Dad replied sternly "Well we are not going to do that to her. Again, she's a family member."
Obviously I am p*ssed someone could make such a heartless comment about my cat but in general it really upsets and annoys me when someone believes a whole species of animal should be culled just because they don't like it. Such a selfish human thing to say!
Not all that long ago my friend stayed over at my house. My cat comes inside and like I do every day, sometimes multiple times a day, I patted Leilah's head and I said "You are so cute!" To which my friend said "Yeah she's ok."
I said "ok I get it, she's not your cat and I'm going to be biased because she's mine but this is something I say every day to Leilah whether anyone's listening or not. I find her very beautiful and cute."
She said "Yeah, she's kinda cute."
I thought to myself, it's totally fine to have your opinion but was it really necessary to make that comment?
Maybe I'm too sensitive but that girl is in my bad books a lot with how she treats me and to be negative about my cat p*ssed me off more. Not like she's ever messaged me to ask how Leilah is or anything but she can make a snide remark about her.
Anyway *inhales and exhales slowly* How would you feel or react to both these people's comments? Had anything similar be said about your fur babies?
I will be back on tomorrow or maybe next day. I'm still trying to get better.
Hope everyone is well! 
****photo is of my CUTE cat relaxing right between my legs. I couldn't move for quite some time 
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****photo is of my CUTE cat relaxing right between my legs. I couldn't move for quite some time ****9 people like this
10 responses
@just4him (317242)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Apr 23
If it were me, I wouldn't have that person near me again with an attitude like that about your cat and cats in general.
I'm not a cat person because I'm allergic to them, not because I don't like them. I love cats. I just can't have them near me. I would never say anything derogatory about anyone's pet, cat, or dog. I love all animals.
And yes, Leilah is very cute!
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@DaddyEvil (137636)
• United States
27 Apr 23
What about my fishies? They're cute, too. 
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@just4him (317242)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Apr 23
@DaddyEvil Of course your fishies are cute too. I love looking at aquariums.
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@DaddyEvil (137636)
• United States
28 Apr 23
@just4him 
I like watching the little shrimp in the aquariums, too. They lead such active little lives. We used to keep ghost shrimp but I'm glad we switched to cherry shrimp. They're easier for me to watch.
I like watching the little shrimp in the aquariums, too. They lead such active little lives. We used to keep ghost shrimp but I'm glad we switched to cherry shrimp. They're easier for me to watch.1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (472114)
• Switzerland
21 Apr
@MarieCoyle - I often notice what animals do when a human gets close to them. Cats are usually shy, but they do not get aggressive if they feel that someone is a nice person, same for dogs.
If they show fear and become aggressive, I know that I have to avoid that person. Animals hated the girlfriend of my brother. After I knew her better I was not at all surprised, she is a dangerous psychopath.
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@MarieCoyle (38709)
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21 Apr
The same goes for people...who have no compassion for others, and place themselves above others. In my opinion, this is one of the worst traits a person can have.
If someone is unkind to animals, you can bet your last dollar that they are unkind to humans as well. Plus, this in reverse!
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@MarieCoyle (38709)
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21 Apr
@LadyDuck
Dogs hate my ex-husband. And I love dogs so much. I think they just sense he hates animals in general, and just avoid him. As do some people, LOL.
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@AmbiePam (93898)
• United States
27 Apr 23
Your feelings are understandably heightened, but the lady who did your dad's ultrasound would probably be getting a phone call from me to her boss. Not a nasty phone call because you are above that, but it wouldn't hurt if you let those tears flow in that phone call.
As for your friend, would you be as upset about her casual comment if your sweet baby wasn't sick? Your friend isn't very considerate since they've never asked about Leilah, but I feel pity for your friend as well as annoyance. They have obviously never experienced the pure love of a cat or any kind of pet. They may think they have. But if they can be so cavalier about your pain they just cannot possibly understand the pain of seeing someone so cherished, suffer.
In the meantime, I will be praying for you and Leilah.
Your baby is adorable!
*I am coming back to your discussion five minutes later as my ire at that technician grows. Her nerve is astonishing.
Your baby is adorable!
*I am coming back to your discussion five minutes later as my ire at that technician grows. Her nerve is astonishing.1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (137636)
• United States
27 Apr 23
I'd report the woman tech for the comment about killing your cat. That's highly insensitive and she shouldn't have voiced it. She can think it all she wants. There's no way to monitor a person's thoughts, yet. (If she made me angry enough, I would have asked if she had kids and if she planned on killing one of them if they got cancer. Yeah, sometimes I'm not nice.)
I hope you guys are get over the cold soon.
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@JESSY3236 (20046)
• United States
16 Apr
She's cute. My mother wasn't a cat person until my uncle got three cats. I have had a family member say that if I couldn't keep the house (my uncle's house), then I probably would need to split up the cats. I have four cats. I ended up keeping my uncle's house and I don't have to do that.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
17 Apr
@JESSY3236 That's good you didn't need to split them all up in the end.
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@2ndchances24 (9290)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
11 Apr
I don't blame you for being Pssed about such rude comments about
your pets I don't bother to deal with such idiots like that & I have my
own thought s about such people that don't care about animals.
@babytaffster (2232)
• Chatsworth, California
1 May 23
I don't like cays either. But you don't say that. A goldfish, maybe.
@much2say (56057)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Apr 23
What an awful thing for that tech to say 
. That crosses a line - how insensitive as well as unprofessional . It doesn't matter that she is not a cat person . . . you'd think for someone who is supposed to help save lives that she would know better than to say something thoughtless as that. 
Boo on the friend too. Is this the same friend you mentioned before? I sure don't appreciate cheap shot remarks - why did she feel the need to comment at all 
. Your sweet cat is darling 
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I hope you all feel better soon! These past couple weeks I haven't been here much either . . . will catch up eventually 
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. That crosses a line - how insensitive as well as unprofessional . It doesn't matter that she is not a cat person . . . you'd think for someone who is supposed to help save lives that she would know better than to say something thoughtless as that.
Boo on the friend too. Is this the same friend you mentioned before? I sure don't appreciate cheap shot remarks - why did she feel the need to comment at all . Your sweet cat is darling .
I hope you all feel better soon! These past couple weeks I haven't been here much either . . . will catch up eventually .
@sallypup (61633)
• Centralia, Washington
27 Apr 23
That medical tech does not belong in the helping profession. Not one bit. She is not showing compassion. Years ago a person visited my house for lunch. My Godiva, a bue point Himilayan kitty, was right there per usual. The visitor told me to my face that she thought Godiva was ugly and that her cat looked smarter. You know after that I just could not stand that person. I never invited her back- of course- and once she called to me and I refused to answer her. No way will I put up with someone saying bad things about my fur kids.
@Laurakemunto (12862)
• Kenya
27 Apr 23
I understand there are so many insensitive human beings everywhere and they don't care what they say to people . Give them a deaf ear they are around us and what we have to do is stand for our own belief . Thlell them politely it's not good and don't keep it in your heart.
