So, my best friend's cat had kittens. There's four of them, and they're all precious, only a week old so far. Which means I have a few weeks to contemplate the addition of a new kitten to our home.
There are two things that make me reserved about this.
First and absolutely foremost, I live with my parents. I'm a full-time student so right now I rely on them for most everything. Moreover, we have quite the furry family as it is. Four dogs, two cats, and lots of reptiles. My dad has mandated absolutely NO more furry animals are allowed, but I don't think it would be a bid deal to add another cat. I take care of Bella exclusively, and since my room is basically the size of a flat and is furnished to keep her busy, she's hardly ever out of there. She doesn't make a mess like the dogs do, and neither would a new kitten. I just don't know how to convince my parents. I would like to take one of these kittens from my friend, just because I know we could give him a good home, and also it would be family of my friend's cat. But also, I read recently that it's a good thing for a cat to have at least one other cat to keep it company.
Which leads me to my second concern. BELLA! She is my princess, my diva, my baby. Part of me feels like I'm betraying her in some way for even thinking of adding a kitten to our family. She is always the center of my attention and we have a very close, special bond, which I don't want to lose with her by getting a kitten. I thought maybe I could hear some stories from fellow cat owners who have been in this situation. I don't want Bella to stop being my baby, or feel that I'm neglecting her, because she is my world, one of the only reasons I get through tough times.
So, any thoughts?
There are two things that make me reserved about this.
First and absolutely foremost, I live with my parents. I'm a full-time student so right now I rely on them for most everything. Moreover, we have quite the furry family as it is. Four dogs, two cats, and lots of reptiles. My dad has mandated absolutely NO more furry animals are allowed, but I don't think it would be a bid deal to add another cat. I take care of Bella exclusively, and since my room is basically the size of a flat and is furnished to keep her busy, she's hardly ever out of there. She doesn't make a mess like the dogs do, and neither would a new kitten. I just don't know how to convince my parents. I would like to take one of these kittens from my friend, just because I know we could give him a good home, and also it would be family of my friend's cat. But also, I read recently that it's a good thing for a cat to have at least one other cat to keep it company.
Which leads me to my second concern. BELLA! She is my princess, my diva, my baby. Part of me feels like I'm betraying her in some way for even thinking of adding a kitten to our family. She is always the center of my attention and we have a very close, special bond, which I don't want to lose with her by getting a kitten. I thought maybe I could hear some stories from fellow cat owners who have been in this situation. I don't want Bella to stop being my baby, or feel that I'm neglecting her, because she is my world, one of the only reasons I get through tough times.
So, any thoughts?