Thinking of getting a cat, some advice?

cyborg · 26 Sep 2009 at 18:55

Recently broke up with my GF and wanted something in this empty house, so thought of a cat.

I've read that keeping a cat as indoor only is better for it and they live longer, it would also be better because it would be cleaner. Do you think this is cruel though? Also, like most people, I work 5 days a week, so it will be at home alone from 9-6, is it fine to leave it with food/water and toys to play with, or is an indoor cat unsuitable for this? I don't want to be cruel to the thing.

cyborg · 26 Sep 2009 at 19:24

hmm ok. Another question. I realise cats clean themselves, but do you need to clean them also?

cyborg · 26 Sep 2009 at 20:54

Seems like there is no correct way, just fanboys for both indoor and outdoor. I may as well have went to consoles and asked what should I buy a PS3 or a XBOX360 lol.

For you people with indoor cats, does anyone have just 1, and how long do you leave them alone?

cyborg · 26 Sep 2009 at 21:21

indoor cats appeal to me more. My friends cat is outdoor and you rarely see it, also this house isn't in the best of areas and leaving windows open/installing a cat flap wouldn't be a great idea.