I used to be an animal abuser while I was a child/teenager. I used to hit, kick, punch and torment my dog and cats. I used to put rubber bands around my dog’s snout and pull them as far back as they could go and release them. I was horrible.
But, I’m in my late 20s now, and I believe I have truly changed my ways. No living thing, human or animal, should be abused or fear abuse. I would never abuse an animal anymore but my family is worried about me adopting a kitten from the animal shelter. I know I would never abuse the kitten, but my family is making me not believe in myself. I want to be a confident pet owner and I know I would do a great job. I just wished someone believed in me.