lifequake Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I had two roommates last year. I still live with one of them. Last night the two of us were talking and just joking around about anything and everything. Well, she confessed to me that she used to spray cleaning supplies into our old roommate's cat's water dish to try to kill him! For real. Can you believe that? Please tell me this is crazy! Who could do such a thing? I feel uneasy today just thinking about it. Now I'm afraid for what she has done to my cat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_Rising Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 whoa...that is messed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Kitty Cat Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Wow. Why the fuck would she do that? Was she trying to get back at the roommate? Does she hate all cats or just that one in particular? In actuality the answer to any of these questions doesnt matter. There is something wrong with this chick. I would be looking for a new place ASAP, can you have your cat stay somewhere until you do? She may get pissed for you wanting to up and leave, that could give her a "reason" to go after your cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittyloaf Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 That is horrible. I would consider reporting her as an animal abuser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Is she trying to yank your chain and get you upset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destro Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderk Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'd advise bringing the cat to your vet for a test of its' kidney functions. And then stick the girl with the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crtclms Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 People who hurt animals, especially ones who get a kick out of it, are dangerous to humans. There is a really, really strong correlation with animal abuse and injuring humans. I'd move out, but I know that you can't just snap your fingers. Can you keep the cat's food and water bowls in your room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamingbutterfly Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 People can be such assholes. I understand being pissed at someone but hurting their cat, who did absolutely nothing to you isn't revenge. That's you just hurting someone who is innocent. I would definitely take the cat to the vet. I would not trust this person, if they can do that to someone else what else are they capable of? That's just my opinion but I would take that into consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallowedink Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Wow, that's nasty. Why would someone do something like that? Personally, I'm not sure I would want to continue living with that. I'd look for a new roommate. I know it's not just that simple, but I don't think I could trust someone like that. Just my thoughts on the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifequake Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 This was no joke. I'm 110% sure this actually happened. I remember the cat getting sick and the vet attributing it to "stress." I'm so glad all of you understand why I thought her behavior was completely insane and cruel. I don't want to trash talk about this gal, but I will say that I now have a million and one reasons not to trust her. I have a few months left on the lease, so I'm going to have to stick it out until then. Now the only question in my mind is whether I should tell our other roommate because this gal told me that she hates her cat, too! Apparently she thinks my roommate's kitten smells bad and is "dirty." *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamingbutterfly Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'd keep an eye on all the cats house. I don't know if it would be wise to tell the other room mate until you are closer to the lease date being for the fact if you piss off the one who is harming the cats she might do something worse. I'd try not to say unless you notice something more serious where you would need to move out immediately. That is just my opinion. Since I don't know this person I don't know how far she would take this. You need to worry about yourself and the other room mate as well as the cats so you have to use your best judgement and do what you think is right. If you can maybe keep your cats with relatives for the mean time if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpladybug Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 OMG Who would do that?? Someone with NO conscience, perhaps a sociopath? If she would try and poison a cat, then she could do anything including steal from you. I would lock up my medications. Why wouldn't she steal them to sell? You need to get far, far away from her and please protect your cat. She probably is too much of an idiot to realize that cruelty to animals is a crime which is prosecuted. yes, do some blood work on your kitty and get the hell away from her. Until you can move put a lock on the outside of your bedroom, and lock your kitty in with food and water when you are not at home. A padlock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatty Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Tell her what she did was illegal and cruel, and keep all animals away from this bitch. Maybe invest in a nanny cam or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifequake Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 @bpladybug: She has stolen meds in the past, so now I count all of my pills. It's sad to see. Thanks for the advice everybody. I feel more in control of the situation after hearing all of your suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Your roommate sounds like a sociopath! Cruelty to defenseless animals is akin to hurting infants and toddlers while no one is looking because they can't talk. The fact that she steals pills only adds to my dislike and distrust of this person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enlightened_plutonian Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I'm another who thinks you need to get away from this person ASAP. Such behaviour is just disgusting. I also think she sounds like a sociopath. Can you report her? Like once you have got your cat safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybell Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 That is disgusting and horrific! I can't believe there are such awful people around...I'm sorry you're stuck living with her for a few months. There is special kitty litter (the cystalised stuff) that turns a different colour if there are signs of kidney/urine infections. That might ease your mind in the few months you have left there so that you're not constantly worrying if there's a problem. Possibly even have a talk to the evil flatmate and say something like "look, I'm really upset about what you said the other night about what you did to the last flatmate's cat, it's really not okay to do things like that, that's animal cruelty. I'm worried about the other cats' safety now...can you promise me that you won't do anything like that to my cat or the other flatmate's cat?" See how that conversation goes, and if you're still worried then talk to the other flatmate to let her know the situation, ie. there's only a few months on the lease, and you don't want the evil flatmate to escalate and do something worse to either of your cats, and agree to keep water and food in your own rooms from now on. Or make a habit of thoroughly cleaning and refilling the water bowl in the kitchen on a daily basis. Edit: As much as my flatmate infuriates me, I am so glad that she is just as much of a crazy cat person as I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirMarshall Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 If you walk out of the kitchen and return, rinse your glass out before drinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelikejazz Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Wow hating cats is one thing, trying to kill them is another. That's scary. Could you get a lock for your bedroom door and keep your cat in there? I know nothing about cats or how much space they need so I don't know if that's a really inappropriate thing or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northlight Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Definitely lock your cat and the food and water in your room, with a padlock whenever you're not around to closely supervise. You really need to advise your other roommate to do the same. It might create a tense living situation but it's just not worth risking the cats' lives. Either that, or get the cats out of the home altogether. This is not a safe or appropriate environment for the cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I'm still curious as to why she told you, after all, you have cats, why reveal it to you? I mean, wouldn't she know that you'd be shocked and suspicious? From now on, you'll be hyper vigilant about your cats health, if your room mate was at risk of poisoning your cat, her admission would ruin her chances of doing so.If she had some grand plan to kill your cat, why tell you about the other cat? It doesn't make sense. I think the admission was either a warning 'Get on with me or the cat gets it' or a shock tactic to get attention. I don't think you need to worry for the cat as much as you do for your power relationship with her, she has effectively ensured that you never upset her or confront her with anything, she can do what she wants and you won't challenge her for fear about the cat. I wonder if she even did what she has said she did to other cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifequake Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Titania, I am not worried about my cat. Whatever has been done is done. I am the only roommate that she has ever been cool with. Telling me about her actions wasn't a scare tactic. She tells me virtually everything, and we always joke about how crazy we are and the odd things we think/do. When she told me, she simply didn't think it was that bad. And compared to other things that she has done, it isn't a stretch at all. She just doesn't understand how anyone could feel connected to an animal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily Trekfan Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 your roommate is a demented individual. To try to kill an innocent animal is sick. I hope the cat is okay. I'd think about reporting her to the humane society. You could be next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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