hmmmmm.... i am warming to the idea... the fact that i am googling up info on cats says a lot... i suppose i am just very wary as we loved loved loved our puppy when we got her, as two single adults with kids no where on our mind, then i fell pregnant, we weren't able to train our dog effectively and she became a real nusiance barker, and it really shocked me into reality the huge responsibility of owning a pet. luckily we have two sets of parents who were/are keen to help us out with the dog, as she really isn't suited to our lifestyle now. i try not to think about it as the guilt of offloading our beloved pet is so horrible, i feel really irresponsible. i suppose it is what it is.

that said i am extremely wary of having another pet, and really want to make sure 200% i know what we are in for... i love the values having a pet can teach kids, and the love a pet can bring into a home.... my daughter is desperate for a pet.... i never considered a cat before until she brought it up the other day. i like the idea of having a cat run in the backyard to allow it some outside time.

what age do u think introducing a cat is better? my daughter is a very grown up 4 (more like a 7 year old in maturity) and my little boy is only 18 months... is there an ideal time to bring a cat home? also i would want to make sure the cat is good with kids, so in this respect would it be better to get a kitten, who would grow up being used to kids?

hmmmmm my partner is going to freak if i suggest this.