I adopted a cat that I really liked the cat made me feel good inside, I decided to adopted the cat because I thought all I had to due was feed her and change the litter, but it turned out that the cat was much more then just that. the cat made such a big mess in my house that after I return it I had to clean after her for 4 hours. I understood that no matter how I loved the cat it will cause more worry to me then happieness.so I returned it back. should I have kept it or was it right that I returned it ?
2006-11-12 17:34:31 · 16 answers · asked by ladiesanddrugaddicts 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
The first mistake was getting a cat without being prepared. Everything else was a series of errors stemming from that.
Please realize that animals make messes. If this is a problem, please don't get any more animals.
2006-11-12 18:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, when an animal or a child comes into the picture things turn a different shade of clean.
A cat, was it a kitten or a cat? If it was a kitten, in a couple of weeks it would have been better acting, it would have been used to the routine. Then after a couple of months it would have settled down and become part of the family. I'm thinking you didn't give this much time to adjust to you or your home, you expected it to be perfect right away.
When getting any animal or even having a child around you have to teach them and train them, imagine if no one taught a child anything what kind of kooks we'd have around and now we had the mix of the animals..
I'm sorry that you returned the cat, I think you are too. Rethink, listen to your heart on this one. In a couple of months will this cat make your life better? In ten years will the mess this cat makes today really matter after it's given you so much love an attention?
I have a dog that my son got for me 5 years ago. The first month this dog did more damage than any other animal I could have owned. She chewed up shoes, expensive ones, made messes everywhere. The other day she needed medical attention to the tune of $1200.00 I gladly paid it. She has become part of the family and does she chew up things and mess anymore, no, she's precious. Does it matter that those things were done, no...the shoes wouldn't have lasted this long and the messes can be cleaned with soap and water and a vacumn.
LOVE - CARE- COMFORT - that's the true meaning of a pet!
Good luck on your decision - I know you'll do whats right for you!
I never have regretted my decision to keep my pup...
2006-11-12 17:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by teddybearloverus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you did the right thing. Love is not always enough with a pet, as this behavior would only drive you crazy. I had the same problem with a cat once. It broke my heart to give her away, but I really felt there was no other choice. Cats can be more work than people think; it is not just changing a litter box and feeding. You do have to give them time and attention, sometimes training. It might be a good idea to adopt an older cat next time that you are assured is already trained and calm. Kittens need not only litter training, but they also like to chew and claw your furniture. I don't know if yours was a kitten, but it sounds like it was. If you don't have much time for a pet, maybe a cat isn't the best idea for you. I'm not an expert in pets, but there are probably other animals that would suit you better.
2006-11-12 17:48:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It does not sound like you are ready for a pet that requires a lot of car like a dog or cat. You did the right thing returning it, as niether of you would have been happy. Perhaps you need to try a less active pet that needs less care from you. Try a bird, like a parakeet or something that lives in a cage, where you really only have to give it food and water and change out its papers (liter). Or maybe goldfish or betas in a bowl.
2006-11-12 17:45:53 · answer #4 · answered by Star G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please remember next time: a living creature of any species is a LIFETIME commitment. Whether it is a baby with explosive diarrhea, a bird in the parrot family who has been hurt emotionally and screams all the time, a puppy who chews, digs and needs house training, or a kitten who "makes a big mess", you need to be ready to spend time and patience and commit to this relationship. You will know that you truly are an adult when you can love unconditionally just as your pet loves you back unconditionally. And amazingly enough, you both will be much better for it. Your pet will grow out of his annoying behavior for the most part and you will have grown in maturity, ready to start the next part of your life. You may wish to "babysit" a friend's pet over some weekends while she goes out of town to see if pet ownership is something you really want as part of your life.
2006-11-12 18:49:28 · answer #5 · answered by spaynneuter 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hard one, but yes returning the cat right away was the right thing to do. i guess you don't feel so good about it either. but cats are pretty mischievous. I've had my present cat for 6 yrs, when he was a kitten he used set the motion alarm, i had to come home from work several times. all cabinets doors were open sometimes he barfs on the carpet. for a while there he was peeing outside litter box. but we manage to work around those things. got him a bigger litter box. this guy (kitty) just kept on getting big, he's about 20lbs. right now he's running around the room playing around, i just adore the guy. i wouldn't think of giving him back.
2006-11-12 17:40:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you just got the cat, then you didnt really want it since you returned it so fast..you need to have patience with an animal..you cant expect them to adjust overnight to a stranger and a strange place..you should have given it time..especially if it was an adult cat..think of a first time you went somewhere and you were very nervous or scared, then think how the animal feels..perhaps you could go back and get the cat again???
2006-11-12 17:58:24 · answer #7 · answered by Nikkib 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cat just needs discipline like a child
she has to go by ur rules not to leave her running wild in the house
i lock my cat in a bathroom with her food and needs when i go to bed or when i'm away
she's only free to wonder in the house when i'm around and whenever she tries to mess up something i show her that i'm not happy and that she has to stop
and it was a cruel thing to take it backto the shelter
you have to create a bond between u and ur cat, she could understand ur feelings better that humans do
2006-11-12 23:46:35 · answer #8 · answered by morgan le fay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were unable to cope with the needs of the cat, then I think you were right to return her to the shelter where you got her.
2006-11-12 17:42:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, do me a favor and don't listen to these shmucks - Yes, you absolutly did the right thing. It's just like dogs - If they **** in the house once, there gonna do it again - You know right away if they're good or not. If that cat thought he could get away with it, he'll do it over and over again. Next time you pick out a kitty - shop around, find a calm kitty. Thats what I did and I tell ya what I am soo happy with it. Never had an incidint. Good luck to you
2006-11-12 17:46:14 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa Marie 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋