I have a 3 year old female cat. She is my baby and I do spoil her. I have spent a lot of time forming a close bond with her. We live alone in a studio apartment in SF with a small living/bedroom and a small kitchen and bathroom. I even built a cation outside.
I just started a new job as a therapist at a full service community program and I love it but it's overwhelming to learn so much so fast and community work is draining but so rewarding. The job goes 9:30 to 6. I started feeling guilty because my cat would want attention and I didn't always have energy. I thought about giving her a playmate to bond with.
I brought home a 4 month old male. The second day I had him he found a hole in the wall and spent two hours in there while I frantically tried to get him out. I found out the next night he can scale a 48" gate that I put up so I could let him roam a bit in the kitchen while I showered (he currently lives in the bathroom). He also has a thing for toilet paper. I am also dealing with getting both cats used to one another which is a lot. And I hear the kitten meowing whenever I am not with him. And I feel guilty. Then I have to balance that with making time for my existing cat so she does not get jealous.
All in all I am exhausted. I am a believer in personal responsibility when it comes to pets, and it is unthinkable that I give up on the little guy. Plus he has lots of redeeming qualities. But I worry I am headed towards being at my wits end. I am not sure whether I am writing to vent or seek advice but all responses are welcome. Thanks!
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