This is Artemis. I just got him. I haven't told my family yet though, that I got another cat. I'm wondering what's the best way to break the news to them? It's not like it affects them or is any of their business. It's my life. It's my house. It's my cat. But they are not going to be happy. They don't think that I "need" any more animals. Especially my Nana who doesn't like animals to begin with. She wasn't happy when I got Bosco. She wasn't happy when I got Luna. She wasn't happy when my sister got her dogs. She just doesn't approve. My mom, dad, and sister will probably eventually get over it. My nana and aunt are going to be mad and shocked. (As they are anytime any family member gets a pet). They just don't see why you "need another one". There's no good reason for it.
Well I don't really "need" any of my pets. Nobody needs them. You have them because you like them and they enhance your quality of life. Both Luna and Bosco like other animals, but everyone says they play together and keep each other company so why do you need another cat? I don't really know how to answer them other than caring for pets makes me happy. I live alone. I have no friends, no family here. They keep me company, they give me some sense of purpose in my life, and it doesn't affect them at all anyway, so why do they have to care so much?
So I'm thinking do I tell them over the phone? Or do I wait until they visit me again and they will see for themselves? Is it better for them to see him in person and be surprised? Or should they be prepared for the next time they visit? Or would that make them biased before they meet him?
Sorry for the long post. This is the dilemma I come to any time I get something as simple as a goldfish....WHY DID YOU GET THAT YOU DON'T NEED IT!?