My wife has two cats, I would not recommend them to anybody for all the reasons listed already discussed.

Also, if you don't have time for a dog you don't have time for a cat. No such thing as an animal that thrives on neglect.

I sure hope that my experiences will not be the same as yours, Brad. I would hate to disappoint them now...

Hmmm... talked to the local pet store and they say that dogs do require much more time than a cat... and cats do cry for affection but they also like their space. May be I need to have more discussion with the experts on this as you do have a point...

Thanks,

ahahah so true, they are masters of deception

last year our cat cost us 1500 in vet bills he is only 3 years old and had mucus in his bladder twice which had to be flushed and now he is on an expensive food.. cat was free we found him as a kitten .. paid for all vet bills and fixed.. he pees on our clothes from time to time. i doubt i will house a cat ever again.

but good luck with yours i hope he works out for you

Ahhh wrong, both my cats have pee'd in the house more than my dog. Difference is cats hide it better and it stinks way more. Male cats are the worst, neutered or not they usually develop habits of marking territory when they're older. And if the diet isn't good they get crystals which for whatever reason forces them to pee everywhere except the litter box, vet says to let you know something is wrong... Something is wrong alright.

Guys, thanks for sharing the good and the bad... you have convinced me to reconsider. Now, I need to talk to my sons about this... not going to be easy...:sad:

Good? I don't recall sharing any good... Hmm well at least you could probably feed them the same as the fish so I guess they could mix.

http://youtu.be/pBbRIhoIE8A

Repeat after me: I love the cat, I love the cat, I love the cat.....I will be nice to it!!!!!!!!

First few cats I had I never had issues with them peeing/pooping anywhere but the litter box. The cat I currently own had potty issues the first few days I had him. Read about having multiple litter boxes for large houses (my house is a four level split) so I added a second litter box upstairs and I haven't had any further issues. Cats can scratch up stuff (furniture and carpets) and can get into things they're not supposed to, but they also can be cute and cuddly and totally worth having.

FYI My cat paws at the glass sometimes and sometimes walks along the top cap canopy thing but is pretty good overall. He did kill a wrasse that jumped out that he found on the floor, but the cat had nothing to do with it jumping.

Oh!! Right! I forgot, the cats trashed my leather couch and loveseat.