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AIBU to buy another kitten

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thesunshinesbrightly · 05/11/2009 23:59

ok, i am rehoming my kitten but i have had a change of heart, would i be AIBU to but another kitten to pass her off as mine, i really love her and i'm so attached, i know i'm mad but it was just a thought, as i really cant do it

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rasputin · 06/11/2009 00:04

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InMyLittleHead · 06/11/2009 00:04

I don't understand. Is it that you've already had an offer on the first kitten and now you want to keep her, so are thinking of buying another kitten to give to the people who made the offer?

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thesunshinesbrightly · 06/11/2009 00:07

yes inmylittlehead, i know i dont want to lie but i feel so guilty saying 'you cant have her now'

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InMyLittleHead · 06/11/2009 00:08

Well...is it really that bad to buy another kitten? It will go to a good home...

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thesunshinesbrightly · 06/11/2009 00:10

i would have to find one exactly the same as mine, but kitten's change so much dont they...

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thesunshinesbrightly · 06/11/2009 00:12

I wasnt going too tell them she's different just pass her off for mine, i'm not explaining myslef very well am i,sorry.

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thesunshinesbrightly · 06/11/2009 00:14

No i am serious, i'm not a troll, i know it's extreme but i cant part with her, and i just wanted to see what MN thought, and if it was actually that bad.

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tumshe · 06/11/2009 00:18

just tell the truth, easier all round and then they can go and choose a new kitten from Cats Protection and they will benefit from the donation

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thesunshinesbrightly · 06/11/2009 00:20

I knew i was been silly, i can't tell them,oh well

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Missy8c · 06/11/2009 00:27

Tell the truth. And no-one should buy kittens ever (or puppies for that matter). There are thousands waiting in rescue centres all over the country desperate for loving homes whilst greedy gits passing themselves off as animal lovers continue to breed them for their own monetary gain. These people can get a kitten from a rescue centre surely. They'll get over the disappointment and if they are true animal lovers they will fully understand why you've had a change of heart

Vallhala · 06/11/2009 00:27

Why did you decide to rehome your kitten in the first place? If you have good reason then perhaps its best that you find another home - if not, then theres no shame in telling the truth.

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thesunshinesbrightly · 06/11/2009 00:34

My cat had a kitten after getting out when my mom was looking after her, the vet said he could spayed her anyway, but i couldnt do that it disgusts me, i already have two cat's and didnt think i could look after a third, but i cant part with her, i AM a animal lover they come first before anything.

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thesunshinesbrightly · 06/11/2009 00:35

yes i know there are thousands do not take me as that type of person because i am not.

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Missy8c · 06/11/2009 00:38

Sorry...I wasn't trying to imply that you were. I guess my message was for anyone reading it really. It's just something that I'm quite passionate about. I don't know you and I wasn't directing an accusation at you directly. I apologise if it sounded that way x

HeSaysSheSays · 06/11/2009 00:41

Telling the truth and keeping your kitten is not that bad, getting a stand-in and lying about it is not ok.

If you are attached to her then it is still your cat, you get to make the decisions!

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thesunshinesbrightly · 06/11/2009 00:42

i know, im feeling really mad at myself at the moment. sorry.

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Vallhala · 06/11/2009 00:42

Keep her hun, an extra cat isn't that much hard work unless you have particularly difficult circumstances. If necessary ask a friend to make the call to explain to the people who want to take her that its no longer possible.

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thesunshinesbrightly · 06/11/2009 00:43

I know i'm being stupid i should just come out with it, i feel so guilty about it, i hate letting people down.

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thesunshinesbrightly · 06/11/2009 00:46

we have such a bond y'know, i know thats sounds silly, but we do she only wants me, omg what a plonker i sound

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HeSaysSheSays · 06/11/2009 00:47

As has been said above, there are loads of kittens out there desperate for a new home - look at it another way, if you keep your kitten you are enabeling those people to give a home to another kitten - one that is in a cattery and in real need of a home!