Search Results for Query: adoption regret

Hi. I am reaching out because I am really struggling with two new cats and if anyone can relate to the emotions I'm having, at least I won't feel alone. In January I lost my 17 yr old cat Teddy. I was very attatched to him. He was a cuddling lap cat who just craved attention from anyone. I...

I am a new college graduate, just moved across the country for a job in October and have always wanted a cat of my own after growing up with them. I adopted a 3 year old male cat about 4 days ago, and they have been some of the longest days of my life- it feels more like weeks. I didn’t get to...

Hi everyone, This isn't an easy post to write publicly. I recently adopted a 3 year old after months of being so sure I wanted a cat. I decked my home out with all the necessary equipment and did a ton of research on setting up/settling in. She arrived 3 weeks ago, and she is a dream cat...

After losing my nearly 19 yr old Tuxedo I was devastated and not at all ready to adopt again. I had horrible guilt after euthanizing him and not being able to do more for him. I miss Jimmy, but I soon started to enjoy the fact I didn't have to clean litter anymore or constant vacuuming...

Hey everyone! I adopted Sesame about a week ago. She’s a great cat, she likes cuddling sometimes. She’s very unproblematic. Before Sesame, I had my eyes on another cat— named Kiki. She was the perfect cat for me. Two hours before I went to adopt her, the shelter denied me of adopting her...

Recently my grandfather and I adopted two cats from his god daughter. I love them to bits, but some time last i started feeling anxious. For context my grandfather and I have been talking about adopting a new pet (dog or cat we didnt really care we just wanted a new indoor pet) for the past two...

Greetings, everyone Iam new here and to be honest, Iam not very used to searching for advice like this. Iam feeling terrible lately and apologize for this text being super, super, extra long and dramatic (and covered in bad English). It's been four days since I adopted two cats from a rescue...

Hi All, No judgements! I’m a junior in college and have always loved cats. I have never had one of my own and unfortunately did not grow up with any pets. However my roommate that just moved out had a cat that I adored and when she moved out I began looking into getting one of my own. I looked...

Hello, I cannot even believe that I'm on here posting this. I have two adult cats, a reluctant husband, and a 12 year old shih-tzu (who adores cats but hates other dogs) in my house. I was looking to add a third feline member to my household and was very excited to do so. I have a stable home...

My boyfriend and I impulsively adopted a kitten on Saturday and immediately regretted the decision. We feel horrible and don't know what to do. We already have one cat, Charlie, who is a mix of my child and best friend. He loves to cuddle, is super sweet and playful, and flounces and prance...

I’m in desperate need of some help. I adopted my now 4 year old Tuxedo cat about 3 years ago and she’s need a dream. Doesn’t cry, uses the litter box, cuddles and sleeps with me, an all around great cat. My mom thought that she needed a friend. I went to a local shelter and the volunteer said a...

I have read several posts relating to this topic. A few of them related to me, but I wanted to post to see what you all thought. I have always wanted my own pet, but never found the right time to get one. When I started dating my boyfriend I got my chance. He owned a Husky. I adore that dog...

I don't really know where to begin, because everything I feel seems so overdramatic and ridiculous. But here goes. It's an essay, sorry. I am a first time cat owner and I adopted two 12 week old rescue kittens on Wednesday (it's been about 30 hours since they came home) and I've been swinging...

...about long term with him and I'm so scared and anxious. I'm not really sure what i'm trying to get out of posting this here. I know adoption regret is not uncommon but when i've read about it a lot of people were saying that it went away after a bit and that things turned out fine. I'm not...

Today I impulsively adopted a cat. I’ve been thinking about it for months, but I was going to wait until I saw a cat today that I thought was my perfect match. She’s 8 years old and affectionate and calm. That being said, the second I brought her home I was filled with deep anxiety and regret...

As I mentioned in a previous thread, my beloved orange tabby cat Opie died in March. He was a cat with lots of opinions, who knew how to irritate his humans. But he also made us feel loved. He'd jump in my arms and sleep. He'd lean against my leg while I watched television. He'd curl up...