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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One thing I have learned from many years of cat ownership is that every cat is SO different. Feeding and scoooping the box takes almost no time at all. The only consideration is getting a sitter for when you are on vacation. In general, cats are “easy.” However, like I said above: they are all so different in terms of behavior, neediness, “naughtiness,” and personality. My first cat was very dog-like and Velcro - loved to snuggle, loved everyone. My other two cats have been decidedly less affectionate and want much less of my attention. [/quote]

Yes, this. I always recommend going through rescue orgs and paying attention to the descriptions of temperaments they provide. DH used to adopt any ole cat, which is sweet in theory, but we're all happier now that we've adopted cats described as playful snugglers etc.

Otherwise, they are minimal work. Daily litter scoop plus feeding, annual vet appointments once you're through the series of shots they need as babies. We keep cat fur cleaning tools near the spots they spend the most time (beds, couch) and try to keep everything as fur-free as possible. Each area cleanup takes 1-2 minutes.

If they eat dry food, can be left for a few days. Ours eat wet food, so we hire a neighborhood teen to come feed them twice a day and play with them when we're away.[/quote]

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