I am a college senior and I found a stray cat while driving. I brought him home to foster him till I find a home for him but I've grown really attached and feel horrible adopting him out, to the point where it makes me cry. However I also feel really bad keeping him because I feel like he could have a better life with a family and a bigger house (I live in an apartment on campus) and I also worry about the lack of freedom I might have now that I own a pet. Will the cat be ok with me in my apartment or should I adopt him out? I also don't know my postgrad plans yet which gives me anxiety because I worry about how he will fit into it. I might go abroad for a year, in which case my cousin has said she would take him because she will be starting med school at that time and wants to adopt a cat either way.
Another thing giving me anxiety is that when I found the cat a family member of mine who works in animal rescue told me I should just leave it and not take it, because outdoor cats apparently know how to survive. She said the cat didn't need rescuing. However I felt so bad leaving a young cat outdoors in the cold and rain (plus he was eating from a dumpster). I got him checked by a vet and he isn't microchipped or neutered so the vet said he likely didn't belong to anyone. However because this person told me this, I feel so bad, like I kidnapped this cat or something, even though I just wanted to make sure he would survive and have a loving home.
I grew up with cats and have always wanted a cat in college but for some reason now that I have one I just have so much anxiety and feel like I'm making a mistake by keeping him. If someone could reassure me about these things or help me make a decision about whether to keep him or adopt him out I would really appreciate it. Thank you so much.
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