'We're already in love with Mina, but our cat seems to strongly prefer Edward': Pawrents can only keep one rescue, but their resident cat has made his final meow clear and it’s not the one they picked

This furry friendship fiasco has all the classic catastrophe elements. The resident cat, a seasoned pawrent to fosters, was feeling a bit lonely, so his pawrents brought in Mina,a playful, skittish new feline friend they instantly adored. But, alas, the resident wasn't quite on board. Despite careful introductions, the duo's interactions have been more hissterical than harmonious, with hallway smacks reminding everyone this isn't quite the purrfect match.

Enter Edward, a familiar foster returned from a tough situation, who seems to have rekindled an old feline friendship. Suddenly, the resident is back to playing and purring, and even Mina is getting friendlier. This unexpected reunion has the humans scratching their heads, caught in a real tail of two cats (plus one) dilemma.

Now, the hoomans face a tricky balancing act between their love for Mina and the obvious bond between the resident cat and Edward. With the partner hesitant about adding a third permanent feline, the decision feels more complicated than a game of cat and mouse. Ultimately, when it comes to cats, it's clear who really runs the household and their preferences definitely steer the way forward!

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If you can really only keep one, it kinda sounds like your cat has spoken… and chosen Edward as their ride-or-die. Sometimes the heart wants what it wants!
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Give it time. Your resident cat and Mina just need a little more space and time to get acquinted. Soon enough, they'll be besties, and you'll have the purrfect trio of floofy chaos!
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Clearly, it’s a purrfect trio! The cats have spoken, and it’s unanimous. This household needs all three. Who could break up such a dynamic feline friend group?
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