should I have a cat??

[phv]

We are a young couple that really want to have a pet. We love dogs but they demand a lot of time, so we are thinking about adopting a cat as they are more independent.

I live in a state where everbody seems to have a cat and they look so friendly! I want a cat too!

I want honest opinions from cat owners to know whether my idea is good or not.

Thanks

Ana

[josiebee]

Excellent idea - you should definately have a cat. In fact it is a good idea not to just have one cat but to have two! I had one cat before and when we we went away we could usually find people who would either stay in our flat or come in and feed him but i did used to feel that he got a bit lonely when we weren't around. Sadly Jesse died last year and we have since got two kittens - who are now big cats and it is lovely seeing them play together and I never worry about them getting lonely. As we live in a flat we don't have the convenience of cat flaps etc but they get used to going out and coming in again when I call them.

Issues that need sorting are things like who will look after then when you are on holiday, male cats need to be 'done' otherwise they can stink out the place if they are indoor cats ....and I think that is about it.

Go on get one!!! (sorry don't mean to be pushy...just a cat enthusiast)

[SteveT]

A friend who is single had a couple of cats all was well until she took up with a lover, which meant more week-ends away and that was a nuisance as she was forever looking for places to take them when she was away.

Why not foster one for a few months and see how things go?

[sophiesofa]

I think you also need to consider the business of the traffic on your road. Fostering sounds ike a good idea.

[ana maria]

Thanks everybody!

How can I foster a cat?

It sounds perfect to me!

Thanks

[SteveT]

Have pm'd you.