So sad :(

So, the vet confirmed it this morning: we have to find our cat, Luc (Luke) a new home.

I think I've told most of you stories about the behavioral issues he's been having and the vet's theory is that they're mostly related to him feeling he's in competition with Evie over me. As she's gotten bigger and more agile, he's become more comfortable with getting at her with his claws. The final straw came a few days ago when he scratched her across the face and it was a near miss for both eyes. As some of you have seen, he also has some issues with carpet and howling; our vet thinks they all stem from the same place. And as I see his territorialness and aggressiveness escalating, I know we have to do this.

But I am so heartbroken and feel so guilty! I have asked around a few friends and no one can take him. I don't think we have a choice but to take him back to the Humane Society. We're going to send out fliers to Mik's company and a wider range of people I know here and offer to pay his adoption fee if they want him.

It sucks.

I've lived with eight cats and never had these issues before, never even considered giving one up. It is awful. I think we're going to take him tomorrow, and I can't bear to think about it.

Caveat: None of this is intended to make any of you feel like you need to take him! I just needed to tell some friends what I was going through because it sucks.