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Daily Discussion Thread: 🐴 Sat 16 Mar 2024 (aussie.zone)

submitted 2 years ago by CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Mittens_meow@aussie.zone 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I need to get away for a few days maybe to think about life etc but I have a needy anxious cat that I don’t want to leave. Difficult situation when you’ve got no family and no social connections.

I get why people don’t leave abusive relationships….

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Money. With money you could go to a cat friendly hotel.

[–] Mittens_meow@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Something to ponder…. Might have a look

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

There are serviced apartments that allow pets. Edit: Holy shit the prices. There are also pet friendly caravan parks if that's more tolerable and budget friendly.

It really sucks that you're in this situation, it's hard.

Ps. Because of the mention of domestic violence... if you or someone else were in a situation where they needed to leave a relationship, there are options that don't involve surrendering pets. I need people to know that. Don't wait until it's "bad enough".

https://www.launchhousing.org.au/service/southbank-crisis-accommodation

https://secondchanceanimalrescue.com.au/resources/safe-house-for-pets/

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/inside-the-family-violence-refuges-that-are-making-sure-everyone-is-safe-even-pets-20230601-p5dd5i.html

https://lortsmith.com/about-us/news-media/deliberately-under-the-radar-emergency-welfare-assistance/