How do you know if your a "pet person"? I have had a serious want for a pet for while. Ideally would love a dog but have accepted thats not going to happen any time soon. We have small kids & I wouldn't trust a dog with a toddler. So I've come to think a cat might be a good idea. Ive been researching lots of different cats from rescue moggys to pedigree house cats , certain pedigree cats like persian seem to be more docile which might work well with kids. Ive also considered fostering some kittens to see how we get on before committing. But I just can't seem to decide! My main worries, the smell. The wee & poo in my house. I know cats are very clean & are usually great with litter training from early on. But what if you end up with a cat who decides to wee poo wherever it wants? Ive read a few posts on here from people saying as much. Cats will do as they want ultimately wont they? How do you deal with this especially if you have small kids? I admit Im a bit of a clean freak. Are pets just not for me? Or am I just focusing on the negative? We could give a cat a lovely home & lots of home. How do you know if your ready??