Is this sorta warped to you too?

Question

So, I'll admit I am not the best at keeping up with cleaning my cats litter box.

My mom has to bother me about it then I finally get to it, normal mother-teen stuff.

Lately, my mom has been telling me that she is going to throw my cats outside if it doesn't get done when she sees it needs to be done.

First off, what have the cats done to her, that doesn;t just affect me but the lives of animals, they are NOT outdoor cats and I know if she did that they wouldn't know to come back and I would never see my cats again.

Secondly, there are coyotes and occasionally wolves that go through the neighborhood, this is Colorado afterall. They would so get eaten.

I know the solution to my problem. Keep up with the litterbox. I just get so caught up in everything else in my life that I don't remember or if I set reminders on my cell I am not always home at that time or I am really tired and don't want to get up to do so.

I can't believe she would actually do that though. To me thats a pretty messed up thing to do. That is not going to go over to well with me and it will probably end up with me moving out and never speaking to her again.

I am pretty sure Id hysterically freak out and then spend the rest of the day/night looking for them.

I totally wouldnt put this past her, she did something similiar once before. She THREW our female cat out because she accidentally scratched my brother but my brother was scaring the cat.

How can I get her to not do this and choose something else?

Like block my texts or take my laptop, you know something less sadistic and unforgivable?

Answer 1

You know the problem, you know the solution, you just don't want to have to be bothered to do it.  If you care that little about your cats, maybe you shouldn't have them.  And if you do love them as much as you claim, scoop the stinking litter box already!  Forget cell reminders and set a specific schedule for cleaning the box-Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday after dinner, for example.  Doesn't matter how tired you are or wrapped up in other things in your life, take care of this responsibility.  As far as your mom or brother sharing the responsibility for the animals-who feeds them and makes sure they have fresh drinking water?  I wouldn't throw the cats out, but they'd have a new home or go to the shelter.

Answer 2

i'm almost positive that if you move the litter box in or near your room that you would remember to clean it out.  

kitty litter stinks and then your whole house smells like cat p**s...not a nice smell.

it sounds like your mom is fed up with taking on your responsibility and doesn't know how else to get your attention.  

just do it and you won't have to worry about it...it only takes a few minutes.

Answer 3

I think that your mother is tired of caring for YOUR pets.  They are your cats, correct? Then you should be taking care of them.

Litter boxes stink, they make the whole house smell if they aren't cleaned out properly.  It's not your house, it's your mom's house and she is probably tired of it stinking.  

I don't know if I would throw your cats outside, but I would take them to a shelter.  If you are old enough to have a pet you are old enough to care for it.  

Just stop being lazy and do it.  Do it every day and it won't be such a hassle.  

Answer 4

I think you're overreacting a little.  I do agree that throwing the cats out would be very cruel, but they are your responsibility, and you just have to make time for them.  Listen to one less song on your iPod or spend 10 minutes less time texting people, or just clean the cat box instead of posting on Yahoo answers.  

You didn't say how old you are, but whatever your age, you're growing up.  You will be getting more responsibilities each year.  Cleaning a litter box in a timely manner is pretty minor compared to keeping track of school assignments, having a job, applying to college, remembering to put gas in the car, and maintaining your own household. All that will happen someday.  This is good practice.  

Still, I don't think your mom should threaten to throw the cats outside.  She did give you permission to keep them in her house in the first place.  How about agreeing that from now on, if you forget and she reminds you, you will not only do the job immediately but will also pay her in some way, such as doing a chore or giving up part of your allowance?

Answer 5

You are of course being over dramatic.  Its not sadistic.  Cats are meant to be outside anyways, they will survive.  You are making excuses for being irresponsible.  She is doing the right thing for making you take responsibility.  Sounds like she doesnt want the cats anyways.  

Isnt it cruel to make the cats use the bathroom in unsanitary conditions????  If you are so concerned, change the litter box!  I bet you would remember and make time if you had to keep up maintenance on your cell phone or TV.  

Answer 6

you should get that automatic cleaning litter box  very low matinence

Answer 7

It all sounds like a pretty typical mother daughter argument to me and in my opinion your mum is just saying anything she can think of to get you to do your job. If she is anything like my mum she will not throw those cats out but she may make you give them up. Animal cruelty is one thing but finding them a home where they will be looked after is fine.

Answer 8

Well if you want the luxury of the cats then you need to keep up with the responsiblity of the cats.  It's basically your own doing.  Keep up with it.  It only takes 2 mintues of a 24 hour day - there's no excuse as to why it should get bad.  Letting the litter box go is just nasty.  It can spread germs.  As the p**p breaks down it becomes dust into the air and frankly I wouldn't want to inhale cat p**p dust into my lungs.  My 7 year old scoops the litter box every 3-4 days when I ask her to.  The more frequently it's done, the less time it takes because there's just less stuff in it.  Take responsibility for YOUR pets and keep up after them.  I don't blame your mom for the threats.  She's got to get it in your mind that she means business.  Blocking texts, taking the laptop - it's not a good solution to a chronic problem.  If you care for your cats and want to keep them - take better care of them.  Plain and simple.

Answer 9

Yeah, that's pretty messed up. The cats shouldn't be thrown out and eaten by coyotes for something you did. I guess the best thing to do is to make sure the litter box is done before you do anything else. And tell her what you told us that the cats shouldn't be the ones punished and not letting you text or something would be better.

Answer 10

If you are incapable of meeting your obligations, she SHOULD toss the cat. It's obvious you are too self centered and lazy to take proper care for it. She should give it away to someone who is mature enough to do the job right and not make lame excuses for why they can't complete a simple task.

Answer 11

Then I guess you had better start taking better care of your pets.  Neglecting your cats is not normal teen stuff.  They're your responsibility, so if you don't want anything to happen to them, clean up after them.

I sure wouldn't want my house reeking of animal waste because my daughter was too irresponsible to take care of her cats, either.

Answer 12

that nuts clean it up