'I need my peace and my freedom back': Frustrated and overwhelmed first time pawrent considers returning clingy cat after only two weeks

This first time pawrent hoped a furry friend would bring comfort and calm, but two weeks in, things are less purrfect companion and more clingy chaos. Instead of the independent cat she dreamed of, she adopted a sweet but seriously needy velcro kitty who's turned her home into a 24/7 meow marathon. Between constant meowing, tailing, fur everywhere, and overstimulation, she's realizing this may have been a catastrophic mismatch.

Despite being open with the rescue about her struggles, she feels like her concerns were brushed off with the classic "just give it time" fluff. But not every adoption ends in a fairytail and that's okay! She's planning to return the kitty (with a heavy heart) and hopes to quietly reclaim her peace, her pillows, and her naps without judgment.

Honestly? We get it. Sometimes the mews you need is your own. Loving animals doesn't mean you have to live with one, and knowing your limits is pawsitively responsible. Here's to both human and kitty finding better-fitting homes for their needs. No shame in knowing when to say meowt!

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