Im staying with a friend a couple of days. I noticed her cat had a bad and sour smell. At first I thought its because the cat has not showered. After a day I noticed the cat dirt on her paw so i tried to clean it with water but she winced in pain and meowed so loud. When I got a closer look I saw it was so swollen and I think the tissue around the claw was gone. I panicked and thought it might be a flesh eating bacteria. I rushed her to the vet despite it being night time. At the clinic we were charged a late fee, consultation, cleaning, medications, and prescription. All in all around 4k.
I dont have that much to spare since I was going to use that for my bills. I called my friend and updated her with what happened but to my shock she wasn't concerned. I asked her if she could pay the bill but she said since I was the one who took her I should pay. I was frustrated but I still asked her if she can atleast pay half. She said no. I told her but this is YOUR cat. She argued that since I was the one who took her then she has nothing to do with the bill.
We argued for a long time but in the end she told me I should keep the cat since in her words "pakielamera ako". I came back to her house to find it locked and her gone. I took the cat to my place for the time being but my friend now wont answer my calls or messages. I need advice on what to do. Took time off of work today to take care of her but im not sure what to do the next couple of days.
UPDATE: Thank you so much to everyone. Your moral support and advice mean everything to me. So far someone had sent for litter and another person has paid half the bill. Thank you so muchhh to both of you. Someone has also promised to send some for cat food and Im very thankful! I need all the help that I can get since I plan to stay by her side until she recovers. And yes I have decided to adopt her too. Her name is Peachy.
