I'm sure this is going to get downvoted to oblivion. I adopted my cat (first pet) about two weeks ago. I understand there's an adjustment period every cat goes through. I was so stupid and picked her out based on looks (she resemble a neighborhood cat that I loved and often played with as a kid), which is the dumbest thing I feel like anyone can do. If I'm being completely honest, I didn't even have a connection with her. It was difficult to get an appointment with the shelter to view their pets, and they only allowed you 15 mins to pick your pet and go.
I was told after I adopted her that she was surrendered from her previous owner who kept her only outside. They told me it shouldn't be much of a problem keeping her as an indoor pet. She was a shy cat when I found her at the shelter and was hiding. She has been shy and hiding ever since I brought her home. At first she used the litter box, but now shes been hiding so much to the point where she will just poop and pee in her hiding spot (I have two clean litter boxes nearby with different litter and boxes, I took her to a vet they said she's doing well and healthy so it's behavioral). At first, she would let me pet her, but now she's hissing and growling at me. I tried everything from feeding her food from my hand and spending time with her low on the ground, to giving her space.
I hate myself and will admit that I'm a piece of shit for wanting to give her up and have her surrendered a second time, but I have been more stressed than I have ever been. Although I never had a cat myself, I've "cat-sat" for multiple people with cats and all their cats have been pleasant. Heck even some of the cats I briefly met at the shelter was more affectionate than her, yet I was stupid and didn't give those cats a chance. I worry that if I were to bring her back, she might not make it due to her being surrendered a second time and being so shy/scared. At this point, I'm giving it two months. If things don't progress... I might just have to surrender her. I don't know what else to do. I'm thinking I'm inept to take care of a pet of my own.
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