[ SECRET POST #4180 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #4180 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

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[Murdoch Mysteries]



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[Laurie R. King, Mary Russell mysteries]


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[Stargate SG-1]


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[The Banner Saga 2]



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Kittens?

[syncing_feeling]

We lost Charlie a few days ago. We had him put to sleep when it became clear he was struggling to breathe. He was my baby. We're brokenhearted over it and while I can see where he's coming from, my partner is already talking about getting a new kitten in about a month's time.

First, I'm worried he's rushing to fill a hole, and second, I've only ever been around adult cats, not kittens. I'm already looking around the house thinking "that could fall on them, they could get stuck there, what if they eat that," etc. Also we both work and I'm not sure I like the idea of leaving an energetic kitten alone in the house for hours. But he's super excited about the idea of a kitten. :( Do I try and nudge him towards a full-grown kitty (and waiting a while longer to heal from losing Charlie)? Can anyone with kitten experience give some advice?

Re: Kittens?

[(Anonymous)]

So sorry to hear about Charlie. It's heartbreaking to lose a cat, but it's clear that he was well loved and that means a lot.

About the kittens - as a regular cat foster who has fostered many cats of all ages, kittens are a lot of work. Kittens and puppies are like toddlers. They are adorable, fun, exasperating, destructive, and you always worry about them killing themselves accidentally. I think a lot of shelters even avoid adopting out cats under 1 year old to homes where the adults work full time hours because of all the attention they need. But could you make it work? I'm sure, as long as you realize what a commitment it is.

That being said, even a 1-year-old cat is still pretty much a kitten, just a little sturdier and slightly less hyperactive (but still pretty hyper and fun). Even a 3-year-old would have a lot of energy. Then again, maybe an 8-year-old will steal your heart.