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[just_irving]

Hey, I came across a stray cat this morning and took him in. Wasn't there a person looking for one? Maybe this is yours! He sleeps a lot, does that sound familiar?

... if it's not yours, I don't know what I'll do with it. I mean, it looks like a stray, so I'd hate to let it out on its own again.

Maybe I should have asked Dad if this was okay to

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[anti_charm]

I appreciate the thought, but my cat is actually a human.

[just_irving]

... how is it a cat then?

[anti_charm]

It's a nickname.

[just_irving]

That's a confusing nickname!

[just_irving]

But I've never cared for a pet before!

[just_irving]

... it can't be as easy as that sounds.

[wild_joker]

I bet those stray animals are pretty cold right now. D:

[just_irving]

... I know... that's why I took him in without really thinking about it.

[wild_joker]

What a nice guy. ♥

[just_irving]

It was pretty stupid of me though, wasn't it? I don't even know if I can take care of it.

[just_irving]

Whoa, I didn't even think of that. I should take her to a vet, huh?

[... I thought about it...?]

[just_irving]

May as well check it out...

Uh, know any vets?

[necropantser]

If it's a stray, then it already knows how to take care of itself. In fact, it may well end up running away because it's not used to living with humans.

[just_irving]

It doesn't seem to mind right now... it's just sleeping on the couch.

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[necropantser]

That may be so, but keep in mind that as a stray, it's little better than a wild animal. It might stick around because you give it food, but there's always the possibility that someday it simply won't show up anymore.

[necropantser]

That said, there's nothing wrong with trying to tame it, if that's what you end up deciding. Certainly a life as a pet is more secure than a life as a stray--if nowhere near as free.