I roll my eyes. “You mean until after he met Logan? Yeah.”
“Hmm.”
And as much as I want to fix my cat, this isn’t the time for it. Clearing my throat, I smile at Moxie and take a step back, toward the exit. “Maybe I’ll have to find a pet therapist or something,” I say with a forced laugh. “I should get back to work. I’m glad you were there to help Logan, Moxie. Thanks for keeping him safe.”
“I’ll walk you out,” he says.
“I’ve got her,” Cole argues. “I’d rather you keep an eye on the hero in case Mel needs backup.”
Moxie nods and gives me a reassuring smile that doesn’t hide the worry still lurking in his eyes. Whether that worry is for Logan or my cat, I hate that I’m partially to blame for the stress in his tense shoulders. “Thanks again, Savannah.”
Cole and I are quiet as he takes me back to the front desk to get my phone, though my business mind is almost deafening, shouting at me to mention my meal services because this is likely my only chance. But using Logan’s injury as a leg up feels like kicking him when he’s down.
When the door closes behind me after I walk outside on my own, it takes everything in me not to cry. I just lost my biggest client, an incredible opportunity, and a budding friendship all at once.
And it sucks. But at least Logan didn’t get hurt.
I can’t say the same for myself.
Fur-Ever Homes Forum
Forum Thread:Want a pet but travel too much for work—what are my options?
@footballislife1:
I’ve wanted a dog or cat for years, but I’m on the road at least 2 weeks out of every month for work. I know that’s not fair to an animal, but coming home to an empty house is really getting to me. Should I just accept that pet ownership isn’t in the cards right now, or are there any solutions I’m missing?
@vettechvibes:
Honestly? If you’re gone that much, a dog is probably off the table. They need consistency, routine, and daily interaction. A cat might work with the right setup, but even then…it’s a lot.
@pawsforlife42:
Yeah, I hate to say it but I’m with @vettechvibes. Dogs arepack animals. Being gone half the month would be rough on them, even with a dog walker.
@oldmanyellsatdog:
Two words: pet rock. Never complains, doesn’t need feeding, and you can leave it alone for months.
@pawsforlife42:
@oldmanyellsatdog Not helpful, Kevin.
@oldmanyellsatdog:
I’m just saying, the man has options.
@goldenboymom:
Real talk—have you considered whether this desire for a pet is about loneliness? Because if it is, there might be other solutions worth exploring alongside or instead of pet ownership. Therapy, social groups, etc. I’m not trying to be dismissive, just something to think about.
@footballislife1:
@goldenboymom You might be right that I’m trying to solve a loneliness problem with a pet-shaped band-aid.
@SplitCustodyPupParent:
To be clear, pets absolutely help with loneliness! But they’re not a cure-all, and they deserveto have their needs met too. Have you considered pet sharing? My coworker and I actually share a dog. I have Floofy during my weeks at home, and he stays with her when I travel. She works from home but her landlord won’t let her have a pet full-time, so it works out perfectly for both of us.
