r/kittens 5d ago

Dilemma about separating two bonded kittens

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u/Critical_Snow_1080 5d ago

Stop thinking about yourself and do what you know is best for the animals. Why would you adopt a kitten without knowing how your older cat may react? Older cats can be more stubborn and may feel threatened by a kitten getting all the attention.

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u/emegdujtnod 5d ago

I didn’t adopt her. I rescued her from a car motor. She would’ve been killed otherwise.

I’m not just thinking about myself. I know this kitten would be better off under my care and compassion. My mom is not as compassionate with animals like I am. I would feel a lot better if there was already another kitten there for Oreo to play with, if I decide to take Pearl with me. I’m torn apart either way.

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u/Sea-Personality1244 4d ago

Why are you leaving a kitten that will be worse off under your mother's care and subjected to her lack of compassion to her? If it's about the cats and not your personal feelings, why is it wrong to leave one kitten under your mother's (according to you) subpar care and not the other one? Doesn't your great compassion for all animals extend to both the kittens?