Not wanting a cat doesn’t mean won’t care for a cat. I said no to another cat because I’m not prepared to care for it on top of everything else I’ve got going on.
This whole “didn’t want a cat but is secretly a softy” thing needs to die.
I fully understand the boundaries and limitations side. There are a lot of people who label themselves “not a cat person” or “not a pet person” and don’t interact with animals, based on this preconceived notion, and then are surprised when they enjoy it.
Not being able to take responsibility for another soul is reasonable.
Not wanting a cat doesn’t mean won’t care for a cat. I said no to another cat because I’m not prepared to care for it on top of everything else I’ve got going on.
This whole “didn’t want a cat but is secretly a softy” thing needs to die.
And money. Animals are not cheap. Specially when they get problems. Not everyone is ready for all that it entails even if they love the animals.
Usually it’s more like “Doesn’t want to spend time and money on a pet” and/or “Doesn’t want to be sad when the pet inevitably passes on”
Just because it does not accurately describe you does not mean it doesn’t accurately describe many people
I fully understand the boundaries and limitations side. There are a lot of people who label themselves “not a cat person” or “not a pet person” and don’t interact with animals, based on this preconceived notion, and then are surprised when they enjoy it.
Not being able to take responsibility for another soul is reasonable.
When my cousin came to visit me for a week, she literally yelled “no!” and hit my cat when he jumped onto her lap.
A week later, she said “I think I want a cat.” Now she has a cat.
Ladies and gentlemen every parent from the 80s.