Hi all, I want to adopt a cat but don’t know anything about having a pet. For context, I live in an apartment in Boston. My room is quite small, fitting a full-size/twin-xl bed, a large table, and some small furniture. I work 3 days from the office, leaving at 8 AM and returning by 5:30 PM.
Questions: Will this place be good enough for a cat or should I wait till I get a bigger place? What are the expenses of having a cat (initial and monthly)? What toys are good to keep the cat occupied when I leave for work? Would also like recommendations for animal shelters in Boston.
Get an older cat that is used to being alone. Provide a climbing tree and scratching post, and make sure it can look out the window. Older cats tend to be more mellow.
I would suggest an older cat since they are a lot less work. Don’t worry about the size of your apartment; it’s bigger than the tiny crates some cats are kept in.