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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you can only have one, don't get a kitten. Even a 2-3 year old cat will be calmer, but still want to play.

And no, a child is not a replacement for another kitten. Because at 2am when your kitten wants to play, you will want your child to be sleeping. And because your child will leave the house sometimes and the kitten will still need entertaining.[/quote]

+1. Agree with this completely, though I think even a 1 year old cat is mature enough that the "one cat household" temperaments will be clear. We have a pair of 12 week old kittens and a 4 year old - the kid is definitely not a substitute for a kitten playmate. In addition to the nighttime nonsense, kittens want to wrestle, stalk, and play with their claws and teeth. They teach each other how to be gentle, you do not want a kitten to have to learn that cat life skill at your kid's expense. Kittens are cute, but cats are babies for such a short period of time. A young cat is an equally good choice (better because you can pick the temperament that fits your family) and you can confidently get a single one that prefers being alone.[/quote]

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