Hiya, Fuego. I'm a life-long cat owner and have two official kitties of my own now, whom I raised from kittenhood, and a third who lives behind our house and, on cold nights, in our garage.

Cats are the best pets in the world. They basically take care of themselves. You simply have to provide them a litter box, clean water, food (ideally dry food), and a scratching post, and they'll be right at home. One thing lots of people forget to give them is veterinary care, too. They definitely need to be spayed or neutered, and they need their vaccinations and some sort of protection against fleas and other parasites. Those medical aspects of cat-ownership can be expensive, but they're necessary.

Young kitties can be hard on furniture and curtains, which is why you need to provide them access to something they naturally like to scratch. Even with scratching pads or posts, they still sometimes go after upholstered furniture and curtains. They love to climb and explore, and they can get in trouble if you don't keep an eye on them. I once accidentally closed my orange kitty in a kitchen cabinet for several hours before I finally identified the source of faint meowing in the kitchen and set him free.

Cats do cause messes, but that's just par for the course with animals. Kitties add to the volume of dirt and dust in your house because they shed and track cat litter around in their feet. Those are fairly mild inconveniences, though, in comparison to having a cat around to love. Good luck with your new pet if you go through with your decision to get one!
birdgirl73 Reviewed by birdgirl73 on . Should I? hey gang, ive been thinking alot lately... You see, i live by myself in a one bedroom and i love it, but lately ive been thinking about getting a kitty. All you cat owners out there... share your story... how was raising the little runt? did you get it as a kitten? does it destroy things? is it messy? How much effort will it take to raise? You see ive had two cats, but they both were outdoor cats and im a little new the the indoor pet thing. Rating: 5