Do I love my cat too much?
I love my little girl cat, Ebony, who is just over a year old, so much that sometimes I worry about it! If anything happened to her it would kill me and yet I know that in all likelihood I will outlive her and will therefore have to go through a terrible bereavement one day. Is it normal to be this attached?!
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Yes, it is normal. I have gone through the bereavement process with a couple of my cats and there is no doubt it is terrible, however the joy a cat can give you while they are alive far outweights the heartache. I have 4 cats and they are all my babies and they know I'm their mum. Just appreciate and make the most of your cat and don't worry about the inevitable. Your cat is only one and she no doubt has a long and happy life ahead of her.
No it is not normal. Get a boyfriend. If you have one already, get a new one.
If you are asking a question on UKQnA.com about your cat you love it too much
I was really attached to my kitty (RIP) but eventually when she is much older you will realize that nobody lives forever. Just enjoy the joy and comfort that she gives you now and don't worry so much about the future.
yes..thats how attached i am too my dog and my baby spike..if somthing happend too him i would risk my life so i would kill my self.i have never in my life of having him ever even tought of something bad happening to him and i never wiill..weve hade him since he was 8 weeds old and now hes 1 yr and 2 months.i just love him so much, anyways animals-pets are way more important and better and plaing better than ppl.
Of course it is normal for most people. I've had a total of 4 cats over a period of 40 years and they were each Very Dear to me! And it is VERY hard to loose one. It takes time to heal.
you are lovely person and very kind
I've seen others this attached to their animals.
Yes it is normal. I worry about my cat the same way. I don't know what I'd do without her.
it is pretty normal, she is your companion and a friend to you so it is normal to be very upset if she were to die.
It is normal to be this attached and it is okay to be this attached. My four cats are my whole reason for being! I've had cats all of my life. Don't worry, it will be sad, but it won't kill you when little Ebony's long and wonderful life finally comes to a peaceful rest. You will survive - you have to - after Ebony is gone there are other little kitties who need good homes and love like yours.
Pets to me become more to a person than just the dog or cat. They are family. They are there for you and give love to you. I don't think it is strange or wrong to love an animal too much. If you are happy that is all that matters.
Absolutly, and I dont think there is a problem with that at all. Shows that you are caring and love your pet. (And that you treat it like it was a baby/child)
There's a lot of us out there. I used to worry about my cat's death so much I swore I was never going to get over it when she died. But, when the time came, I grieved for many days (still get a lump in my throat sometimes) and moved on. Even the most attached of us can get past it. You're okay!
You really like your cat. It is not bad so don't worry.
You love your cat as much as I love my cat! Unfortunately, I experienced that painful fateful my cat of 15yrs died from cancer. I was inconsolable - after a year, I decided to adopt a kitten, and discovered joy once again! I know I'll have to again deal with the pain of death eventually (many many years down the road), but I treasure every moment I have with my new furry friend...
I think you are totally normal, especially as your cat is so young.
Try not to focus on the ineviatbale downside of you outliving your pet. You will have many, many years of fun with her & I'm sure will be able to get over her eventual demise which sounds years & years off ..
My hubby still misses his dog, deceased 6 years ago but had him for 15 years but yet he loves our 'new' (now 5 years old- we got them at 6months .) cats unconditionlly, doesn't mean he has forgotten his dog buddy but he has just just moved on ..
No I don't think your to attached to your cat, I'm like that with my cat. Its normal for any big time cat lover to do that.
Does your cat care?
You can never love a cat to much. I was the same way with my cat, she was my baby, I got her when she was only 3 weeks old and she was soo sick and I had to bottle feed her and put drops in her eyes and give her meds. She was my baby. We moved and then moved back to our home town, and I had to have her outside in the daytime and she ran away. I sat on my back porch crying for her and calling her name. It has been 5 months now and I still look for her everyday. I understand how you feel about your cat. I wish you all the best with her. I pray that she lives a long, happy and healthy life with you. Best wishes!
You are a sensitive caring person who has compassion for this little life entrusted to your care. Of course you love her she's your baby. She deserves to have your love. Enjoy her and she will reward you with unconditional love, but do be prepared when it is her time to go. The more you love the more it hurts when it is time to say goodbye. Its the price we pay for love.
no; not really. i'm an animal lover myself. but do you have other friends?
believe me i have many pets. 7 doves 3 cats one dog one african grey parrot. and yes; it would hurt me if one pass. i will out lived maybe, for my other pets except for the parrot. they can live up to 100 years. life goes on.
and get another pet. sure it won't be like your other. yet it's not suppose to be.
i hope this helps:)
Well i'm exactly the same with my cat, rubharb but he is 15, and he isn't exactly a picture of health, i worry about him constantly i treat him like a baby. I literally get up at about 5.30 every morning so i can spend more time with him! Im moving house on saturday and ive got to leave him behind with my parents as it will do him more harm than good if he came with me, so its going to tear me apart and if anything happened to him whilst i'm gone i will feel so guilty. He is my best friend. So no youre not the only one at least yours has plenty of years left inher. Cherish it!
YES it is. I have 4 cats myself, and i feel the exact same way as u do. BUT, all u can do, is LOVE them with all ur heart, give them the best of everything, and know, that u did ur best.
I lost a cat several yrs ago, he and i were one in the same, i cryed for days after. And still, to this day, i miss him terribly. But, i still have plenty of love left for my new ones.
Take Care:)
yeah sure
Yes its totally normal, the bond between an animal (especially a cute ickle kitty) can be just as if not stronger than the bond between people, animals give us what we want from people but never get - unconditional affection. Think about it, when you get home your kitty is always glad to see you and makes a dash for you to say hello, they dont hold it against you if you're too busy to give them affection one time.
Besides, cats are cute, how could you not bond with one :)
it is a problem to love something too much if you could not bear to loose it, as it makes us over -protected, worried and stressed -and your kit might pick up on those feelings. Just chill, I love my cat but they way I look at it is this: Cats are independant little souls and she goes out doors each day around the garden. If she goes too far, all the neighbours know her and she is protected as she's neutered, chipped and vaccinated. That is all I can do
i love my cats so much, my children say i love cats more than them!!! they all have names, but i call them "baby" "honey" "precious" etc, dont call my children that!!
The thing is, we treat our pets like we would our own children. That feeling you have is totally natural. Just look at it as being a very good mother one day coz you can love them so totally and completely.
Yes that's normal, my bf is 36 and I am 24,
(I have 87 year old grandparents on one side and a grandma who lived to be 97, on the otherside) (grandpa died when I was 6 (cancer).
I try not to think about it.
Cats don't live as long as ppl, if you learn to except that now, you'll be better off later.
As a pet owner, you do worry about your animals but try not to think about them going before you do. Enjoy the time you have with them and worry about them dying when it happens. We all die and we will all have to watch someone we love die before us. I had a cat that got ran over 2 years ago and I cryed for days but I now look back at all the photos of him and think of all the memories and that makes me happy. I may have lost my cat but I have not lost my memories.
No, it's normal. That's how I feel about my kitty cat.
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Yes, it is normal. I have gone through the bereavement process with a couple of my cats and there is no doubt it is terrible, however the joy a cat can give you while they are alive far outweights the heartache. I have 4 cats and they are all my babies and they know I'm their mum. Just appreciate and make the most of your cat and don't worry about the inevitable. Your cat is only one and she no doubt has a long and happy life ahead of her.
No it is not normal. Get a boyfriend. If you have one already, get a new one.
If you are asking a question on UKQnA.com about your cat you love it too much
I was really attached to my kitty (RIP) but eventually when she is much older you will realize that nobody lives forever. Just enjoy the joy and comfort that she gives you now and don't worry so much about the future.
yes..thats how attached i am too my dog and my baby spike..if somthing happend too him i would risk my life so i would kill my self.i have never in my life of having him ever even tought of something bad happening to him and i never wiill..weve hade him since he was 8 weeds old and now hes 1 yr and 2 months.i just love him so much, anyways animals-pets are way more important and better and plaing better than ppl.
Of course it is normal for most people. I've had a total of 4 cats over a period of 40 years and they were each Very Dear to me! And it is VERY hard to loose one. It takes time to heal.
you are lovely person and very kind
I've seen others this attached to their animals.
Yes it is normal. I worry about my cat the same way. I don't know what I'd do without her.
it is pretty normal, she is your companion and a friend to you so it is normal to be very upset if she were to die.
It is normal to be this attached and it is okay to be this attached. My four cats are my whole reason for being! I've had cats all of my life. Don't worry, it will be sad, but it won't kill you when little Ebony's long and wonderful life finally comes to a peaceful rest. You will survive - you have to - after Ebony is gone there are other little kitties who need good homes and love like yours.
Pets to me become more to a person than just the dog or cat. They are family. They are there for you and give love to you. I don't think it is strange or wrong to love an animal too much. If you are happy that is all that matters.
Absolutly, and I dont think there is a problem with that at all. Shows that you are caring and love your pet. (And that you treat it like it was a baby/child)
There's a lot of us out there. I used to worry about my cat's death so much I swore I was never going to get over it when she died. But, when the time came, I grieved for many days (still get a lump in my throat sometimes) and moved on. Even the most attached of us can get past it. You're okay!
You really like your cat. It is not bad so don't worry.
You love your cat as much as I love my cat! Unfortunately, I experienced that painful fateful my cat of 15yrs died from cancer. I was inconsolable - after a year, I decided to adopt a kitten, and discovered joy once again! I know I'll have to again deal with the pain of death eventually (many many years down the road), but I treasure every moment I have with my new furry friend...
I think you are totally normal, especially as your cat is so young.
Try not to focus on the ineviatbale downside of you outliving your pet. You will have many, many years of fun with her & I'm sure will be able to get over her eventual demise which sounds years & years off ..
My hubby still misses his dog, deceased 6 years ago but had him for 15 years but yet he loves our 'new' (now 5 years old- we got them at 6months .) cats unconditionlly, doesn't mean he has forgotten his dog buddy but he has just just moved on ..
No I don't think your to attached to your cat, I'm like that with my cat. Its normal for any big time cat lover to do that.
Does your cat care?
You can never love a cat to much. I was the same way with my cat, she was my baby, I got her when she was only 3 weeks old and she was soo sick and I had to bottle feed her and put drops in her eyes and give her meds. She was my baby. We moved and then moved back to our home town, and I had to have her outside in the daytime and she ran away. I sat on my back porch crying for her and calling her name. It has been 5 months now and I still look for her everyday. I understand how you feel about your cat. I wish you all the best with her. I pray that she lives a long, happy and healthy life with you. Best wishes!
You are a sensitive caring person who has compassion for this little life entrusted to your care. Of course you love her she's your baby. She deserves to have your love. Enjoy her and she will reward you with unconditional love, but do be prepared when it is her time to go. The more you love the more it hurts when it is time to say goodbye. Its the price we pay for love.
no; not really. i'm an animal lover myself. but do you have other friends?
believe me i have many pets. 7 doves 3 cats one dog one african grey parrot. and yes; it would hurt me if one pass. i will out lived maybe, for my other pets except for the parrot. they can live up to 100 years. life goes on.
and get another pet. sure it won't be like your other. yet it's not suppose to be.
i hope this helps:)
Well i'm exactly the same with my cat, rubharb but he is 15, and he isn't exactly a picture of health, i worry about him constantly i treat him like a baby. I literally get up at about 5.30 every morning so i can spend more time with him! Im moving house on saturday and ive got to leave him behind with my parents as it will do him more harm than good if he came with me, so its going to tear me apart and if anything happened to him whilst i'm gone i will feel so guilty. He is my best friend. So no youre not the only one at least yours has plenty of years left inher. Cherish it!
YES it is. I have 4 cats myself, and i feel the exact same way as u do. BUT, all u can do, is LOVE them with all ur heart, give them the best of everything, and know, that u did ur best.
I lost a cat several yrs ago, he and i were one in the same, i cryed for days after. And still, to this day, i miss him terribly. But, i still have plenty of love left for my new ones.
Take Care:)
yeah sure
Yes its totally normal, the bond between an animal (especially a cute ickle kitty) can be just as if not stronger than the bond between people, animals give us what we want from people but never get - unconditional affection. Think about it, when you get home your kitty is always glad to see you and makes a dash for you to say hello, they dont hold it against you if you're too busy to give them affection one time.
Besides, cats are cute, how could you not bond with one :)
it is a problem to love something too much if you could not bear to loose it, as it makes us over -protected, worried and stressed -and your kit might pick up on those feelings. Just chill, I love my cat but they way I look at it is this: Cats are independant little souls and she goes out doors each day around the garden. If she goes too far, all the neighbours know her and she is protected as she's neutered, chipped and vaccinated. That is all I can do
i love my cats so much, my children say i love cats more than them!!! they all have names, but i call them "baby" "honey" "precious" etc, dont call my children that!!
The thing is, we treat our pets like we would our own children. That feeling you have is totally natural. Just look at it as being a very good mother one day coz you can love them so totally and completely.
Yes that's normal, my bf is 36 and I am 24,
(I have 87 year old grandparents on one side and a grandma who lived to be 97, on the otherside) (grandpa died when I was 6 (cancer).
I try not to think about it.
Cats don't live as long as ppl, if you learn to except that now, you'll be better off later.
As a pet owner, you do worry about your animals but try not to think about them going before you do. Enjoy the time you have with them and worry about them dying when it happens. We all die and we will all have to watch someone we love die before us. I had a cat that got ran over 2 years ago and I cryed for days but I now look back at all the photos of him and think of all the memories and that makes me happy. I may have lost my cat but I have not lost my memories.
No, it's normal. That's how I feel about my kitty cat.
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