Absolute Horror
It took me a while to write this review, as I was too emotional to put my feelings into words. What I feel isn’t anger—at least not entirely—but deep sadness and regret for being too trusting and naïve. Due to personal circumstances, I had to find a temporary home for our beloved cat. I didn’t want to send her to a shelter, so I searched for a family where she would be surrounded by love, care, and attention. While this option was more expensive, it gave me peace of mind knowing she would be in good hands. In the beginning I had the feeling all went well and the family took care of her as they should. Unfortunately, what followed was nothing short of heartbreaking. Months passed before I could bring my cat back home, and I counted the days until we were reunited. But when I finally saw her again, I was in complete shock. She was unrecognizable—alarmingly thin, with matted fur, tangles, and bald patches on her tail. She had lost more than half her body weight. Throughout those months, I had repeatedly asked for photos to check on her well-being. The caretaker only sent one photo a month, along with excuses that her weight loss was due to not giving her treats. I was concerned but never imagined the true extent of her suffering. When I took her to the vet, the severity of her condition became horrifyingly clear. My cat had accumulated so much fluid in her body that her organs couldn’t even be seen on the X-ray. She was struggling to breathe. The vet had to extract 2.4 liters of fluid from her chest and abdomen using long needles. For the first time in months, she could breathe again—but the procedure revealed just how frail and close to death she was. We ended up paying over 4,000 AED for her treatment. Now, she’s finally home, and we’re doing everything in our power—with the right medication, care, and endless love—to help her recover. I hope and pray she will be with us for a long time yet. I wouldn’t wish this experience on anyone. It’s truly heartbreaking, and I hope no other pet has to endure what my cat went through. Please, if you are ever in a similar situation, be extra cautious and vigilant about the person or family you entrust with your beloved pet.