Feeling guilty

Okay, this is probably going to sound crazy. Back in july of this year I only had the one cat, Lucivar. I decided that I needed another cat, because I had the room, the money, the love, and Lucivar was lonely. I took an interest in two particular kittens up in the petsmart adoption room. Brothers, about the same age as my Luci. Well, I took an adoption application and got everything filled out and ready. July 4th, I went out of town for the night with the intention of dropping off the application the next day. That night I got the call from my best friend saying she had rescued a kitten and would I like to take her in. Of course I did, and that kitty is my Emmagan. Understand that I love her dearly and don't regret for a moment taking her in. The problem is, I feel guilty for not adopting one of the two boys from petsmart. My apartment only allows 2 cats otherwise I would happily take them in as well. They are no longer kittens (more like teenagers) and still have no homes. The are being fostered so at least there is that. I feel very sad for them though and wish I could take them too

I know, I'm a sap.

Oh I know the feeling. I was in Petsmart the other day and of course I went and visited all the kitties. I want them all! I don't know why I go in there, I just end up feeling so sorry for them all and wishing I had a great big mansion that I would fill with happy rescued cats! I just concentrate on looking after my 2 boys the best I can. At least you got to rescue one neeedy kitten, even if she wasn't from Petsmart.

you could end up with 6 cats like me if you aren't careful!

Don't beat yourself up over it.
It's hard to not try to take care of all of the homeless kitties, but not realistic.

Oh yes, I know very well I can't save them all as much as I'd like to. It was just these two, I almost felt like I had made a promise to them by filling out the application even though I hadn't turned it in yet. I don't know, it's not really logical. Since I can't do anything for them now, I try to donate money to the shelter. Perhaps if they are still up for adoption once I get a house I can bring them home. For their sake I hope that doesn't happen. It's going to be a long while before I can afford that.

Originally Posted by pushylady

Oh I know the feeling. I was in Petsmart the other day and of course I went and visited all the kitties. I want them all! I don't know why I go in there, I just end up feeling so sorry for them all and wishing I had a great big mansion that I would fill with happy rescued cats! I just concentrate on looking after my 2 boys the best I can. At least you got to rescue one neeedy kitten, even if she wasn't from Petsmart.

Click to expand...

That's a very good point. I think she needed me more than they could have. She was living outside and starving. They at least had warmth,food, and each other. I am certainly very pleased that I was able to take in my poor scruffy little girl

I think a lot of us have been through something similar.

When I went to adopt my second cat, I had a real hard time choosing between two cats. Both of them were really friendly, seemed to get along with other cats and I was in love with both of them. Unfortunately, I did not have the room for 3 cats so I had to choose. I ended up picking Kinah.
After I picked her, I went back in the room and I could not stand to look at the other (named Coconut) because she kept meowing at me and begging me to take her out of there. It was heartbreaking
I really hope somebody else gave her a good home

It's hard to live with... but we really can't save them all. Just be proud you saved two. That's more than most people do

Originally Posted by Ebongrey

That's a very good point. I think she needed me more than they could have. She was living outside and starving. They at least had warmth,food, and each other. I am certainly very pleased that I was able to take in my poor scruffy little girl

Click to expand...

It sounds like she did need you more. I'm glad you were able to take her in, too.

Originally Posted by Ebongrey

That's a very good point. I think she needed me more than they could have. She was living outside and starving. They at least had warmth,food, and each other. I am certainly very pleased that I was able to take in my poor scruffy little girl

Click to expand...

You did the right thing and at least the other 2 boys are in a home, albeit foster care. I wish that I could help out more, too. And when I see these people with huge homes, and no desire to share with the needy, be they children or pets, I feel so disappointed. Esp. when I've met homeless people who manage to share their pittance with a pet...
Well, guess I need to pray that you get to afford a big house much, much sooner than you think!! That would be so awesome, for you & for your future cats!!