Hey guys,
First off, sorry if this is all over the place it's not even 5 am and I am sleep deprived.
So I have been a cat owner for (on and off) for the last ten-plus years of my life. I've moved around a lot too, and I lead a pretty active social life, but my kitties have never suffered for it. I've always considered myself a loving and doting cat mom, and have formed deep attachments to every cat I've had (3, in the past).
Now, I have a rambunctious 6-7 month old kitten. I got her a few months ago before I found out I was expecting. For the first time in my life, I have a LOT of time on my hands to dedicate to a kitty but I find that even that is not enough for her. I don't know if my patience has gone down over the years, or if it has something to do with expecting my first child, but I just cannot handle her.
She is the most intelligent and disobedient cat I've had, and I've had three fussy, territorial tomcats before her 😭 She LOVES to cuddle, be petted, and play - but like, 24/7. She constantly whines for attention (how much more can I give???), and jumps all over my counters and tables (all my other cats I had trained successfully to not do this). She's torn up holes in my carpet and furniture, even after I got special tape and spray. Worst part is, she is fiercely attached to me despite all of my husband's attempts to distract her or play with her.
She is basically a DOG-CAT and I can't handle it anymore 🙁 My husband loves her (he's not being chased by her all day!), but the thought of dealing with her throughout my pregnancy is giving me deep anxiety and fear.
Would I be a terrible pet parent if I gave her up for adoption?
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