I have only experienced raising stray cats since the beginning because my parents aren't quite the cat lovers because of the mess cats bring to our home . However , I've never actually 'raised' them (although I said I did) if raising means to be able to fully own and care for them 24\7 because we usually let them free on their own since they need freedom and my parents aren't so keen of them inside the house . Nonetheless , it doesn't stop my love for cats and my interest in adopting them .