Hey there. I’m back! Several months ago I had posted about having new pet guilt. I lost my 16 year old cat in August and and I was sad and lonely. I had seen two kitties that I thought could be for me. I had a meet and greet and the foster mom/rescue were pushy and really didn’t want to hear no for an answer. So I kept them on a trial basis and discovered very very quickly that I was not ready for a new pet. The cats were great. We had a ball playing and all but it was too much too soon. The fact that I sobbed filling out the application should have been a sign but I was desperate to prove I was ready. I was wrong. I cried every single day they are at my house and it made me feel like I missed Regis more. It wasn’t the right time. I did end up giving them back because it wasn’t fair to the cats or me. The rescue was not nice at all. No compassion whatsoever. I understand they want to place cats, but it seems to me that they would want them placed in the right home.
ANYWAY fast forward 4 months or so and my tears are not every day anymore. I miss Regis horribly and when the sadness hits it hits hard. But I’m having good days now too. And I I think I want a cat back in the house. Before I felt guilty bringing someone new in. But now I just think it will be new. I’ve looked at some cats for adoption (different rescue) and found one that stands out. I filled out the application and I’m going to meet him tomorrow. I’m nervous and excited. What if this is the cat for me?!?! Does this mean I l’m ready for a new cat? I’m hopeful. Time does make a difference. I miss Regis. I miss him so much. I still feel a bit gun shy after the last time. It feels different though. I don’t have the gut wrenching anxiety I felt before. I didn’t cry filling out the application. So maybe this is it. Maybe I’m going to have a cat in my life again soon! Wouldn’t that be something!?!? Thank you all for listening!!
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