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I don't have anyone else to talk to about this situation, and you guys are the only ones that know I have two very wonderful cats that I love. But lately I've had a feeling in the back of my head that keeps biting at me, and I wanted to share, but I'm worried about getting attacked for it; so let me go ahead and get it out of the way.
I adore Prince and Nikita with all my heart and wouldn't change anything with them. Growing up though, I've always been a dog person. Ever since Scooter, when I was a teenager, that passed away, my grandparents have never wanted another dog. So, I always said I would have a dog when I was able. I got Prince, as you know, back in November and he charmed me to death-and those of you that know Nikita's story know why I call her Nikita the 3rd, and I would go insane with grief if I ever lost her.
I've got another 13 month lease on my apartment, and they only allow two pets. It hasn't been an issue until recently that the old longing for a dog has started to bite back. It hasn't affected my interaction with Prince and Nikita at all, because they are just so loveable and I can't help but to scoop them up and just pet them-but every now and then I find myself wishing for a dog, and it worries me because I don't want to resent my kitties, though I don't think I ever would.
The real thing that scares me is the small thought in the back of my head that I should rehome one of them so I could have a dog; but that is something I don't think I could or would ever want to do. As you remember, I went nuts with worry when I had to send Prince to the vet because he was limping, and all he had was a small sprain; or when I came home from work and couldn't find Nikita anywhere only to have her walk across the floor right as I was about to send out a lost cat notice on the Neighborhood app.
Still, even when I only had Prince, I was always thinking about the perfect dog companion for him; and he was so young (just turned 1 this month) that it would have been easier for him to get along and acquainted with a dog. I just wish my apartment didn't have a maximum pet limit, of course then I'd have socialize a dog and two cats haha....just some feelings I wanted to get off my chest.
I adore Prince and Nikita with all my heart and wouldn't change anything with them. Growing up though, I've always been a dog person. Ever since Scooter, when I was a teenager, that passed away, my grandparents have never wanted another dog. So, I always said I would have a dog when I was able. I got Prince, as you know, back in November and he charmed me to death-and those of you that know Nikita's story know why I call her Nikita the 3rd, and I would go insane with grief if I ever lost her.
I've got another 13 month lease on my apartment, and they only allow two pets. It hasn't been an issue until recently that the old longing for a dog has started to bite back. It hasn't affected my interaction with Prince and Nikita at all, because they are just so loveable and I can't help but to scoop them up and just pet them-but every now and then I find myself wishing for a dog, and it worries me because I don't want to resent my kitties, though I don't think I ever would.
The real thing that scares me is the small thought in the back of my head that I should rehome one of them so I could have a dog; but that is something I don't think I could or would ever want to do. As you remember, I went nuts with worry when I had to send Prince to the vet because he was limping, and all he had was a small sprain; or when I came home from work and couldn't find Nikita anywhere only to have her walk across the floor right as I was about to send out a lost cat notice on the Neighborhood app.
Still, even when I only had Prince, I was always thinking about the perfect dog companion for him; and he was so young (just turned 1 this month) that it would have been easier for him to get along and acquainted with a dog. I just wish my apartment didn't have a maximum pet limit, of course then I'd have socialize a dog and two cats haha....just some feelings I wanted to get off my chest.