Last Sunday we heard a kitten crying on the side of our house in the front yard. I ran outside with some food and tried to gain its trust. The kitten came up to me and we hung out with it in the front porch for a bit.. giving it water and all that. The cat seemed lost and I almost feel like someone may have abandoned it near our home.
Anyways we gave it some shelter in the front and then went back inside and the kitten started crying and crying for at least an hour nonstop to come in and we felt super bad. It stared at us through the window and even climbed up trying to find a way inside. After awhile we realized it would be cruel to leave out and convinced our parents to let us keep it in the garage until we find its owner or take it to the shelter. Its been living in the garage for a few days now and no microchip was found and no one responded to our "found cat" signs.
Now we feel really bad about taking it to a shelter. Its a really affectionate cat and I like cats however.. I think I like owning dogs more and the companionship those animals provide better. I want to cuddle and pet my animal without feeling paranoid that it will scratch or bite me.. I like walking my animal and I like the obvious unconditional love/excitement dogs show you. We just recently lost our childhood dog so thats still something were mourning. The cat bit me as I was rubbing its head like a dog and it got annoyed I guess. Had to go to dr for antibiotics and all that which wasn't fun but I forgave it rather quickly you could say.
My mom doesn't like cats at all. My dad feels neutral about it and said its up to us. I feel stuck and guilty about the cat.. like its our obligation to care for it now. My little bro wants to keep it but is hesitant because of the lack of unified enthusiasm to keep the cat. The cats adorable and I want it to live a great life that it deserves but I just feel like in this moment of time I have other priorities, my bro might move cities for school in the fall.. and my parents.. you already know. I feel guilty knowing we can provide this cat with all its needs but I dont feel prepared for the emotional commitment and physical since it would live in our small home and everyone will definitely feel its presence.
tldr: dont know what to do with found kitten. feeling guilty giving it to a shelter. uncertain if we should keep it.
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