Basically, I've always wanted pets because I grew up without them. I had hamsters that recently passed, and I want a dog eventually, but I know I'm not in a position to have one currently. I just moved to a new town at the beginning of this week, and I went to an adoption event today to look at cute animals, and to talk to the volunteers about how I could be a volunteer myself.  I ended up bonding with a shy, but super sweet cat, and filling out an application, with the agreement to take her home next week after having the opportunity to unpack more and buy essential kitty things.  The shelter is willing to give me all the perks of the adoption event, despite me not adopting her today, because they were so worried she wouldn't find a home due to her shy-ness.

The reality of what I've done is starting to set in.  I haven't started work yet (I start next month), so all of the cat-related expenses will be coming out of my savings (pet apartment expenses, in addition to food, litter, toys, etc).  I have the money, but I'm still buying expensive essentials, like couches and a table.  I'm worried about spending thousands of dollars on furniture, only to have a cat destroy them the next day.  I'm worried about being responsible for another life, when I am only for the first time being fully responsible for myself.

Please be honest...have I made a huge mistake?
user
I took a kitty home without adoption, and now I'm freaking out. I don't want to be responsible for another cat's life, and
assistant
Basically, I've always wanted pets because I grew up without them. I had hamsters that recently passed, and I want a dog eventually, but I know I'm not in a position to have one currently. I just moved to a new town at the beginning of this week, and I went to an adoption event today to look at cute animals, and to talk to the volunteers about how I could be a volunteer myself.  I ended up bonding with a shy, but super sweet cat, and filling out an application, with the agreement to take her home next week after having the opportunity to unpack more and buy essential kitty things.  The shelter is willing to give me all the perks of the adoption event, despite me not adopting her today, because they were so worried she wouldn't find a home due to her shy-ness.

The reality of what I've done is starting to set in.  I haven't started work yet (I start next month), so all of the cat-related expenses will be coming out of my savings (pet apartment expenses, in addition to food, litter, toys, etc).  I have the money, but I'm still buying expensive essentials, like couches and a table.  I'm worried about spending thousands of dollars on furniture, only to have a cat destroy them the next day.  I'm worried about being responsible for another life, when I am only for the first time being fully responsible for myself.

Please be honest...have I made a huge mistake?
user
Left a cat that I took home today, and I'm worried she might not find a home because of her shyness.
assistant