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Hi! I just adopted an 8-month old kitty from a local shelter and he is a great, healthy black cat. His name is Bernie. I am a college athlete at a division 1 school, so my schedule is always quite hectic, and whenever I'm home I'm very tired.
I've only had my cat for 5 days and he has so much energy I don't know where it comes from. I've been taking very good care of him, grooming, playtime, cuddles, proper food/water/litter box access, but he continues to insist on running around my room, up and down the stairs, sinking his little kitty claws into everything throughout the hours of the night. I've been becoming sleep deprived, and when I'm sleep deprived, i get quite emotional. My local vet told me to keep him in his own separate room at night with all of his necessities, but he is still running around tearing everything up.
I feel like I'm failing as a cat parent, and I've been running out of options. I do not want to take him back to the shelter, but after moments of crying because I'm exhausted and sleep deprived, its the only option I can think of.
Is there any tips out there to help me in my situation? I want to build a connection with my cat and enjoy having him here, instead of feeling like he is giving me anxiety.. any thing is appreciated.
I've only had my cat for 5 days and he has so much energy I don't know where it comes from. I've been taking very good care of him, grooming, playtime, cuddles, proper food/water/litter box access, but he continues to insist on running around my room, up and down the stairs, sinking his little kitty claws into everything throughout the hours of the night. I've been becoming sleep deprived, and when I'm sleep deprived, i get quite emotional. My local vet told me to keep him in his own separate room at night with all of his necessities, but he is still running around tearing everything up.
I feel like I'm failing as a cat parent, and I've been running out of options. I do not want to take him back to the shelter, but after moments of crying because I'm exhausted and sleep deprived, its the only option I can think of.
Is there any tips out there to help me in my situation? I want to build a connection with my cat and enjoy having him here, instead of feeling like he is giving me anxiety.. any thing is appreciated.