Dear Abby: I’d love to get a cat for companionship, but my husband isn’t on board
By Abigail Van Buren
Published on May 9, 2026.
A woman who has been medically retired for three years, seeking a cat for companionship, but her husband, who has always been a stay-at-home dad, is not keen on adding a cat to the house. She believes that she could take care of the cat herself with advances in pet supply technology such as self-cleaning litter boxes and pet therapy. However, her husband disagrees, stating that he has supported all his hobbies and activities with no complaint. She argues that as she is home full-time and often alone due to her disability, she can take home and care for the cat completely. The next step is to speak with your physician about the situation and ask for help.
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