Can I ask what types of things you consider? What goes through your mind when you consider whether you should get another one or not? What are the top few things that really weigh the decision? If you were financially pretty stable, with a large enough house and 1 child who was very good around cats, would you get a 4th cat?
I fell in love with a 7 year old black and white baby at the shelter named Gilligan. I just adored him and hes great with kids and cats. But Im not sure I should go for it. I always have this problem. Each time before I got 1 of my 3 it was this huge battle within myself on what was right and how my family would react (they arent big animal lovers and think the house is gross because of the cats
) So getting another cat would cause more chaos amongst them... but I dont know that it really matters what they think in the long run.
And each time Ive gotten one of my kitties I have been very happy with the decision. The only main thing that keeps me from doing so without much hesitation is the vet thing. Whenever theres worry about 1 of the cats being sick, I worry that all will become sick and leave me with a huge vet bill. And while it wouldnt be financially devastating, I can think of a lot of other things I could use the money for. But considering theyre all basically healthy, I can handle the regular costs of checkups and shots. Food and litter wouldnt cost me much more. Though Id have to get 1 more pan, as 2 is just doing the job now.
Does anyone else go through inner turmoil as they weigh the ups and downs of getting another cat? Ive been wanting another for a few months now but made myself promise to at least wait until after Christmas. So now that thats done... Im making myself NOT get the cat yet. Am I just being ridiculous?
I fell in love with a 7 year old black and white baby at the shelter named Gilligan. I just adored him and hes great with kids and cats. But Im not sure I should go for it. I always have this problem. Each time before I got 1 of my 3 it was this huge battle within myself on what was right and how my family would react (they arent big animal lovers and think the house is gross because of the cats
And each time Ive gotten one of my kitties I have been very happy with the decision. The only main thing that keeps me from doing so without much hesitation is the vet thing. Whenever theres worry about 1 of the cats being sick, I worry that all will become sick and leave me with a huge vet bill. And while it wouldnt be financially devastating, I can think of a lot of other things I could use the money for. But considering theyre all basically healthy, I can handle the regular costs of checkups and shots. Food and litter wouldnt cost me much more. Though Id have to get 1 more pan, as 2 is just doing the job now.
Does anyone else go through inner turmoil as they weigh the ups and downs of getting another cat? Ive been wanting another for a few months now but made myself promise to at least wait until after Christmas. So now that thats done... Im making myself NOT get the cat yet. Am I just being ridiculous?