Welcome to pet talk! and if it helps here is some advice from a MOM (22 foster kids and 3 kids of my own) I adore critters however! when any of my kids wanted a pet they had to show that they were responsible enough to handle it, my son Adrian is the dad to 4 abandoned feral kittens that he rescued on Easter day, till then he hadnt had a pet of his "own" and 4 starving scared 3 week old kittens was a challenge, he stated what he could do and what he needed from us and we agreed. He has used his allowance to pay for part of their vet care and has formed a relationship with his vet. He also (we have no idea how ) beat the odds and all 4 are alive today, I dont scoop litter and I dont feed them. I also dont have to remind him. So stepping up to the plate and truly proving your commitment helps.
Proud Granny to 4 great kitties