Fostering volunteer left heartbroken after a "forever home" returns a kitten only 48 hours later, venting her frustration to the online cat community: 'Everybody wants to adopt a kitten, but they don't know what they will take on.'

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Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor
Mar 12, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Every cat deserves a home. But not every home deserves a cat.

It's a universal truth agreed upon by cat lovers worldwide - leaving cats unattended, stranded, or abandoned is a big no-no, to say the least. All cats deserve love, affection, and definitely a full belly. All cats deserve a home. But that's not true at any cost. The cost of a "wrong" home, so to speak, is much higher for a cat than to stay a little longer in their foster care - just like this one beautiful void kitten in Hungary just experienced.

For a cat, constant house moving can be traumatic. So for this kitten to be adopted, only to be returned two days later, it must be harsh. No person has the right to cause this to a cat. But sure enough, it's good that the family who realized they didn't want a kitten (better late than never - but "in advance" would've been appreciated…) returned him to his foster lady, and didn't dump the cat alone instead.

We will try to follow this beautiful black kitten in hopes that he finds a true, stable, and loving forever home.

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    Sorry, I just want to rant here. This baby boy left for his new "forever family" 2 months ago.
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    Yesterday, the new owners called me to ask if I would take him back, because he is not compatible with their lifestyle.
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    Of course, I will take him back. I don't trust the new owners to find a suitable home for him.
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    I'm glad they called me. But I don't know what I will do. He is already 6 months old, so it is harder to find a new family for him, since everyone wants a small kitten.
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    I thought I vetted the current owners well; they were very enthusiastic and even traveled a significant distance to come for the kitten.
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    They had cats previously, so cat ownership was not something new for them. They had their own home, and they already had cat furniture.
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    They also wanted to get at least one more cat as of 2 weeks ago. I don't know what happened since, and I don't want to pry.
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    But I am just so so tired of looking for suitable people. Everyone I know who would be a great cat parent already has multiple cats and can't afford to adopt more.
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    The same is true for me. I wish someone would fall in love with him <3 Update: Thank you for all your comments!
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    We are located in Hungary, so sadly, we are far from you all, but we still appreciate your support.
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    I will post and update when he is back with me.
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  • Void cats have long had a reputation problem that has nothing to do with their personalities.

    Studies from animal shelters show that darker-colored cats, including the beautiful black cat, are often adopted more slowly than lighter-colored cats. Some of this comes from outdated superstitions about black cats bringing bad luck, while other factors are surprisingly practical: black cats can be harder to photograph clearly for adoption listings, especially under indoor lighting. But personality-wise, they are exactly the same wonderfully weird companions as any other cat.

    In fact, many black cats have sleek coats and striking eyes that give them an especially dramatic look, like a tiny panther that somehow ended up living in your living room. Once adopted, they are just as affectionate, playful, and loyal as any feline friend. The “void” nickname even comes from how they sometimes look like a soft black silhouette with glowing eyes - essentially a living shadow that occasionally demands snacks.

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    As mmdice as it is, having him back is so much better than him being dumped on the streets or given to someone horrible you didn't have a chance to vet yourself. He is such a cutie!! I love the shape of his little head. I hope he finds his real forever home soon
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    OP bimarajade Yes, I appreciate that the new owners called me. It is more responsible to admit that you can't care properly for a cat than just to dump him or ab e him.
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    pomcomic I do understand your frustration, but don't be so gloomy OP. Look at this sweet little baby boy, someone is bound to inevitably fall in love with him, don't you worry.
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    OP bimarajade Sorry, it was just a long and hard process to find a suitable family for him, and I'm not looking forward to doing it again. My resources are also limited, but I'll do my best. Also, my heart breaks for my little boy. At least he is coming back to me.
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    ekso69 How could you not love that adorable face!!! What a handsome boy
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    OP bimarajade I admit it, he is really energetic, so he needs lots of playtime. He is at that age when they want to play all night, and if someone doesn't tire him, I can imagine there would be problems.
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    Lucky-Remote-5842 You might be surprised. Some People actually don't want to deal with small kitten stage.
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    OP bimarajade In my experience, everybody wants to adopt a kitten, but they don't know what they will take on. They want the "cute" stage, but are not prepared for what it takes to tire a kitten. (Usually it takes another kitten) And I can see that there are many cats aged 6-8 months old back on the market, because the owners can't deal with them anymore. There are really few people who are self-aware enough to adopt a cat that is suitable for their lifestyle.
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  • Everyone sees a kitten and immediately thinks “Yes, I would like this tiny marshmallow with whiskers”. And that’s fair - kittens are objectively adorable. But adopting a baby cat also means signing up for a brief but intense era of high-energy nonsense.

    Kittens are in a developmental stage where play is essentially training for survival. Pouncing, climbing, wrestling, and chasing anything that moves are all part of learning coordination and hunting skills. That means your home may temporarily become a training arena for tiny parkour experiments involving curtains, ankles, and suspiciously attackable shoelaces. Kittens also require frequent feeding, litter training guidance, socialization, and regular veterinary care. They need stimulation and attention so they grow into confident, well-adjusted adult cats. 

    The cute stage comes with homework. The reward, however, is watching a chaotic little fuzzball grow into a loving companion. It’s a bit like raising a tiny furry toddler who eventually graduates into a calm loaf-shaped roommate.

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    Eat_Around_the_Rosie You'll find someone! I adopted my voids when they were 3 and 4. Not everyone wants to have a kitten because it takes a lot of time and energy to train.
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    OP bimarajade I am in like 15 Facebook adoption groups, and we got many likes but not many applicants. Most of the people want 8-week-old kittens (even though at that age they should still be with their mum and siblings). And they want certain colors, and not black. Or if black, they want some exotic eye color....
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    Fit-Air-2476 Another person chiming in from New England. Where is this cute boy?
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    OP bimarajade We are in Hungary. I know it's not likely I will find his forever family here, but thank you for all the support!
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    SurprisePitiful9191 If you're in New York, I can help make that happen for you.
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    OP bimarajade Sadly, I'm in Europe, but thank you for the offer!
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    MrStagger_Lee If y'all are in the Denver area dm me. My void and I lost our best bud to cancer a couple months ago.
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    OP bimarajade I'm not in the USA, but I appreciate the offer! And my condolences.
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    puffin_ka Just a note - "getting a cat" and "getting a kitten "are very different in my experience. People sometimes forget how energetic kittens are
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    OP bimarajade That's why you should always adopt two!
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