So, we got a new cutie black kitten 4 days ago and I fell in love right from the beginning. She is so smart that she started using litter box on the first day. She was hiding at first, but became extremely cuddly and clingy from day 2. She's always in my or my mother's lap being petted or playing. Here's the problem. Our house is too big and dangerous for her. We didn't think about this enough and I am regretting that more than anything in my life. We confined her in a separate room with plenty of toys, heights, food, and water and were planning to let her explore the house after she got used to her base (She eats food and drinks water just fine). So, we opened the doors yesterday and let her explore the living room. We were observing her in case she got herself in trouble, but she managed and suddenly fell down the stairs. I almost got a stroke at that moment... We rushed downstairs and checked her. Fortunately, she is okay. Walks just fine, plays well, eats, drinks, meows as usual, and sleeps with no signs of internal bleeding or any other serious issues (Though we are still observing her). Thats when I realized that our home is genuinely dangerous for her, despite the fact that we tried and kitten-proofed it as much as we could. It's too big (with two floors) and overwhelming and impossible to keep completely safe. I and my mom were anxious about the cat right from the beginning, I couldn't stop thinking about her 24/7, afraid that she could harm herself, feel lonely, or depressed and I already spend almost 12 hours with her every day. After yesterday, I can't even sleep or eat. I am crying almost all the time when I am not around her and my mind comes up with the most horrible scenarios: "What if she falls down the curtains?", "What if she slips past the door and does something stupid?" I feel like I am on a verge of mental breakdown. My grandma even leaves the doors open, even though we told her not to many times, and kitten could escape. I know that we are irresponsible and horrible for not thinking everything through, assuming that taking care of a cat is easier, but please give us advice that's best for the cat. She has already bonded with me and I love her so much but I want her to be happy and safe. If we do rehome her, of course we'll find a loving home, safe environment, and introduce her to the new owner gradually. I think it's better if we rehome her soon before she bonds with us too much.Oh and her name is Bonnie ❤ Sorry for bad grammar, English is not my native language.
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