Dennis Nicholls
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I have finally adopted a kitten. This is something which I have waited decades for, until after I owned a pet-friendly place (rather than the instability of renting). While I spent the last 2 years reading up and knowing the responsibilities involved, I am overcome with anxiety now. I cannot explain my reaction. I'm an ultra-independent person, and it is like suddenly having a baby totally reliant on me who cries all the time. I have only had her for a week, and I am hoping this is just an adjustment phase. I am playing with her before and after work and she sleeps on the bed. I can barely get any sleep because I'm not used to it and am afraid to move so I don't wake her. I cannot eat dinner because she wants to stick her head on the plate. (I tell my friends it is the "kitten diet".) Last night, I basically ate a bowl of rice while standing at the counter. She is a beautiful, friendly kitten (if overly talkative). It makes me feel like there's something wrong with me that I am filled with anxiety, not joy. I want to cry just writing this.
Do you think it is just an adjustment period or am I not cat mommy material? (I only had an outdoor cat as a child.)
My wife saw me reading the Cat thread and asked what it was. I showed her he images. She LOL'd at this one.What was THAT???
I am playing with her before and after work and she sleeps on the bed. I can barely get any sleep because I'm not used to it and am afraid to move so I don't wake her. I cannot eat dinner because she wants to stick her head on the plate. (I tell my friends it is the "kitten diet".)
But, if you're not a pet person, it's best to learn that sooner than later. That way you can work with the adoption agency to re-home the kitten more easily. And both you and your kitten will be happier for it.
What makes me sad are friends who have cats, but don't want to be cat owners. So the cats are kept locked in the garage or basement. They get little interaction. No affection. No play. It's not good for cat nor human.
Better to be honest with yourself than have a terrible a 18 year relationship.
My wife saw me reading the Cat thread and asked what it was. I showed her he images. She LOL'd at this one.