I have my boyfriend a cat and I don’t think he wanted it? ?

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His cat passed away last year, so me trying to care I got him one. She’s adorable barely 8 weeks so she’s running around everywhere. He didn’t seem too excited about it. So I asked him if he was actually happy about the cat cuz I feel like I gave him another responsibility from what it seems. He said yes he likes her but how was he going to say no if It was a present. And that yes he likes cats but I guess it’s just a matter of time cuz it’s been years since he’s had a hound cat. So I told him that he can bring me the cat if he can’t take care of it. I’m over here being nice. He said it was ok that she was already with him. Idk I feel bad and sad maybe it wasn’t a good idea to get him a cat. What would you guys do take the cat back? Or just leave it as is.

Update:

I GAVE no have lol

Anonymous · Answer

i wouldn't have done that without asking him first......

Maxi · Answer

It is never a good idea to buy a pet for someone else especially if they haven't asked for one or didn't even know you were getting it...... people who do that are only thinking of the 'surprise' element they are not thinking about the long term care and expense the pet needs...... this 'present' was more about what you wanted and what you thought  and that is not being caring to a bf or the cat

Cathy · Answer

You offered to take the cat back and he said it was okay since she was already with him, so I think he just needs some time to get into her. If he is a cat lover he will. He might still be sad over his cat that passed away but the kitten will start to grow on him. You could bring her some kitty toys - cats are most into playing with toys the first 1-2 years of their lives.

blackgrumpycat · Answer

I agree with Mokrie.  A pet is a personal thing, so it wasn't a great idea to get him one.  I know you meant well, but if there is a next time, resist the urge to get someone a pet.  Your boyfriend might have wanted something completely different - you got him a kitten which needs lots of attention, he might have wanted an older cat which is more self-sufficient.  He might not have been ready yet for a new buddy.  After my cat was PTS, I didn't want another for a while.  Then I had work done on my house and planned the following winter to get a new cat.  However, during the summer, a neighboring cat decided to move in with me and her original owner asked if I would take her.  Of course I couldn't say no, but that meant I couldn't do some things I wanted to in the house and then had to arrange care while I went on a planned vacation - I just wanted one more holiday without having to pay for my holiday and a cats! 
What is done is done.  Leave things as they are.  Your boyfriend will care for the kitten and fall in love.  If he doesn't, then I am sure he will let you know. Let them get to know each other.

mokrie · Answer

NEVER give someone a living creature. That is a huge responsibility and he may have wanted a DOG for once. It was a mistake. You can take the kitten to a no kill shelter and it will get adopted out to someone that wants it. I wanted to get a cat myself and was looking for a black and white cat at shelters when a friend gave me a golden yellow cat. I still have it but never wanted a golden cat so it was annoying but how could I tell my friend to take it back? JUST DON"T make choices like that for someone else. It's like you wanting a new car and someone buying you a dump truck and your stuck with it.

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I have my boyfriend a cat and I don’t think he wanted it? ?

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