Why I Won't Adopt a Kitten: An Older Cat Mom's Honest Truth About Aging & Choosing Senior Cats Over Kittens | Ep. 131

It's kitten season — and everywhere Dagmar turns, someone's asking the same question: "Doesn't this make you want to add a kitten to your household?"In this Diary of a Cat Mom podcast episode, Dagmar sits with that question longer than usual, and what surfaces isn't excitement — it's guilt. This cat podcast episode is her honest, unhurried answer to why, as an older cat mom with a multi-cat household, she's choosing not to adopt a kitten or young cat right now — and what that decision actually says about love, not the absence of it.From the daily "obstacle course" of walking through the house, to the harder questions about reflexes, fall risk, and outliving a fifteen-to-twenty-year commitment, Dagmar walks through the real, rarely-spoken-about side of aging as a cat parent. This isn't an argument against adopting kittens — it's a reflection on matching the animal to the life you can actually give it.In this episode, You'll Learn:Why kitten season brings up guilt, not just joy, for older cat momsThe everyday physical reality of a multi-cat household as you ageWhat research and rescue communities say about kittens, fall risk, and reflexesThe real math behind a 15–20 year commitmentWhy she compares this stage of life to "being a grandmother"Why choosing a senior cat isn't settling — it's a gift to both cat and cat momTimestamps & Chapters: (Total runtime: 8:23)00:00 — It's Kitten Season... So Why Do I Feel Guilty Saying No?02:00 — The Obstacle Course Only a Cat Mom Understands03:25 — What Happens When I Can't Move Fast Enough Anymore?04:40 — 15, 18, 20 Years — Who Outlives Who?05:45 — It's Like Being a Grandmother06:50 — The Real Gift We Give Our CatsA question for you: How does your cat mom life look right now? Share in the comments — Dagmar would love to hear about your life with your kitties.Diary of a Cat Mom is a gentle, diary-style cat podcast about everyday life with cats—created especially for cat moms 35+ in multi‑cat homes who see their cats as family.Resources for Cat ParentsEverything I use for my cats is here: https://diaryofacatmom.com/cat-care-resources/About the Diary of a Cat Mom PodcastDiary of a Cat Mom is a personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments from life with cats. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom, not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, always consult your trusted veterinarian.Help More Cat Parents. 🐾💕Share your knowledge, experience, and story to help cat parents better understand their cats.→ Learn More About Becoming a Guesthttps://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-guest-packageConnect with Cat Parents. 🐾🐱Reach an engaged community of cat parents and build trust in your brand.→ Learn More About Sponsorshiphttps://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-sponsor-package