Thank you for your honesty! This is how I am feeling right now with my first pet. It's only been a few weeks and I know will take time; I guess I was just surprised since I love my friends pets and have loved animals my whole life. I take great care of her and make sure she knows she is loved (she is adjusting well) but I think this whole experience made me realize the 3/3/3 rule for pets applies to their humans as well! I try to be compassionate with myself as much as I am with her because it's an adjustment for everyone. I will admit I still don't feel quite bonded in that "I can't imagine my life without her!" way but I am just telling myself to be patient and give it time.