I’ve been wanting a cat for awhile. First time owner, but grew up with them, and always enjoyed animals. I’ve been keeping an eye on the Rescue Shelters and was ideally hoping to give a second life to a cat that had to be rehomed because it’s parent went into care, or a cat who had been through a bit of a rough start. I am single and big house (so it can be indoor if it wants) so it wouldn’t be competing with other animals or children etc. Plus if I am at work during the day it would be older and be ok about it, rather than a kitten.
However, it turns out it’s actually very hard to get one via the Shelter and you have to take what you can get! Finally one has come in that I was able to call and be top of the list for, it’s a lovely male kitten (age unknown). It has been with people but was surrendered as they didn’t want it. Right next to it is another kitten (12 weeks), found in the street. They think it’s a street cat, not sure.
So now I am wondering about getting both? I know kittens need more time (I am taking the next 4 weeks off work), and I also know they may not get on (!!) but I thought they might be company for each other and entertain each other abit.
I’d be very grateful for more experienced cat owners thoughts.
PS - I should add I have a friend who is a vet, and another who works in a pet insurance company. I already have a pile of toys and a bed and things for the cat/s, money will be no object for the prince/princess who ends up living here….I just want it to work out!