1. Is it OK to only have 1 cat..will it get lonely without any other kitty friends? kittens are on sale at the shelter for $35 for 2
Cats are fine alone or in groups. I have one that prefers to be alone. I have one that doesn't care either way. I have a couple that really love at least one of their fur siblings.
2. I want a long haired cat.. its just something ive always wanted lol what kind of grooming is necesary?
I have two Maine coon mixes and four ragdolls.... Mostly, these guys take care of themselves. Every once in a blue moon I have to chase down someone with a dingleberry or remove a matt. So very rarely though. Maui matts the worst and Maddie is most prone to having things get caught in her fur.
3. Kitten or adult cat? Im going to be adopting from the shelter. which do you think its best?
Either. I've done both. Xander was two when I got gim. Maddie and Marzi were six months. Orion was about four months. Depends on the temperament of the cat and how much crazy kitty climbing around and racing you want to put up with.
4. What is a good kind of litter/box? ill be living in an apartment
I have four extra large covered boxes... van ness I think is the brand. I took the swing doors off because either I do or the cats do. I just have them on boring clumping clay litter..... I'd like to have them on something biodegradable.... but I have to get my life in order first.
5. i dont want it to be bored..what kinds of toys and things should I buy?
Again, depends on the cat. Xander prefers marbles
and things with feathers. Maddie and Marzi love the laser pointer. Orion is fine with just about anything and will even commandeer my son's toys.... legos, cards, stuffed animals larger than himself which he then carries around the house and growls over. Amaya adores this foam ball and carries it everywhere.
6. People with cats..do they like you? do they cuddle with you? my cats just kind of hang around.. but maybe thats because they are indoor/outdoor and weren't really raised with us. I want a loving pet
Orion follows me around like a dog. I can't do anything without a fluffy white shadow following me EVERYWHERE. I defurr my workpants at my desk every morning because trying to keep him off me is IMPOSSIBLE. Marzi has his moments.... lately he is wallowing in self pity half the time and adoring me while I try to sleep the other half by rubbing his face on my face.... less fun when you are sleepy than usual. Maddie greets me at the door every day when I come home. Makana comes and sits with me in the bathroom. Maui is picky about when he'll come see me. Xander demands attention by jumping in my lap after staring at me. I'd say they like me. None of mine are super cuddly. Maui can be when he wants. Mostly though... they want to sit by me. I have had up to five cats on my bed with me and my boyfriend before though..
7. What is a high quality cat food?
I feed taste of the wild for dry food.
8. i will be a student.. so i wont be home 24/7. but since im prevet I am gonna be spending a lot of time in my room studying. but for when im not home.. what are some things I should have to keep kitty entertained? and keep her/him from scratching up my furniture?
two words: scratch post. Mine have a five foot one.... that I had made for me.... they run for in LAUNCH at it and climb all over it. it's awesome.
so answer some questions, tell me about your cat, post pictures.. w/e!