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[quote=Anonymous]I'd go the expensive route and buy two kittens from a breeder.  With a rescue, you never know what you'll get.

It's best to get kittens, as they'll immediately adjust to your family b/c you're all they know!

It's true that two is best.  We have one - a rather large Siberian male who's only two. He's likely to be a 20 lb cat by the time he's 5. He's a handful b/c he has quite a bit of energy. But at this point, I'm not into finding a companion for him.

They will ruin furniture, even with scratching posts placed around the home.  Avoid leather; we learned the hard way.  Keep plenty of toys around.  If our cat can't find his toys, he will usually grab a stuffed animal from my son's room.

You can declaw them, but not all vets will agree to that, as they have no way to defend themselves if they escape.

Personally, I think indoor-outdoor is the way to go, but ours is totally an indoor cat.  I didn't feel like dealing with ticks/fleas and rabies.  But growing up, our indoor/outdoor cats (mother/daughter)  lived to be 19 and 21 years old.

My son, who's 4, can be rough with the cat at times.  But oddly enough, they do play chase, and the cat is always around both kids.  I have a daughter who's 8.  The cat adores her.

You'll have to deal with a litter box, which is gross.  So keeping it clean is a must.

Allergies can develop later on, too.  I have cat allergies, but the Siberian doesn't affect me for some reason.

And then there's the hair.  I vacuum daily.  Keep a lint brush handy!  I often use it right before leaving for work!

Some cats are picky with food, too.  You can alternate btw. wet and dry.  With ours, too much wet food gave him the runs.  And he's a long-haired cat - yuck.

And then there's long-haired versus short-haired.  So if you hate hair floating around, look for a short-haired cat.

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