I adopted a kitten about a week ago. I have never had an animal before so I did tons of research and read everything there is to know about dogs and cats. Deep down, I really wanted a dog, but I live in a 500 square foot apartment, so I decided on getting a cat. I was going to get a 5-year-old cat named Sweet Pea and I made an appointment and drove the 2 hours only to find out she was already adopted. Then, I heard meowing and turned around to see a little 4-month-old kitten reaching out to me. My heart melted and I decided to adopt him-I had the toys, cat tree, treats, litter box- the only thing I needed to get was kitten food so it sounded like a great idea. I took him home and at first, I was so excited but now I can't stop having panic attacks and crying. He seems so bored and unhappy. I guess I have grown up around dogs so I can't really read cats' body language well but he seems depressed. He's been sleeping or resting all day. I feel like I can't give him a good home- I don't know how to play with him. He gets bored when I try to and just lays down. And I have so much school work to do I feel bad when I ignore him. The shelter said he is social and had siblings (who got adopted), so I think he needs a friend. I can't stop feeling ashamed and guilty for adopting him alone. I read about single kitten syndrome and I think it's especially bad for him because he is very friendly and social. I really, really think I need to give him back so he can find a home with another kitten/cat or someone who isn't constantly crying. I bought $400 worth of supplies and toys I'd be willing to give to his next home and I'd be happy to foster him if possible until they can find him a home. I told my friend about this and she basically said that the worst thing I can do is abandon him and that she wouldn't want to be associated with someone who would treat an animal this way, and now I am having second thoughts. I know I was stupid and impulsive to get a kitten without really thinking about it, but I had no idea I would have panic attacks and this much anxiety. I don't even understand why I feel this way. All I know is that I want him to be happy and I feel that I would be unable to make that happen.
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