If you are gone all day, it’s entirely possible that your new kitten will be lonely, and may cry pitifully when you return. This might be taken care of with a little extra loving, and some play sessions during the evening. But do remember, that they have left a litter, possibly a home with other animals and humans, and despite their reputation as loners,may seek more of your company than you have or want to give after a long day.
If you have no other pets, and feel you have the room, you might consider two kittens at once. Not only are they entertainment for you, they keep each other occupied while you’re away, with play, grooming, eating and sleeping together.
If you are looking at a purebred cat, which can mean a significant amount of money, it’s not necessary to buy a second one. A rescue from your local shelter is just as good a pet. However, you will want to ask about things like Feline Leukemia testing, and their policy regarding other things such as illness in the days following adoption. Shelters being the high traffic areas that they are, it is entirely possible that a kitten may pick up a “bug” and not show it for a few days. There is also your other kitten to consider, and if you have purchased on a contract, you may need to check it regarding any clauses which deal with additional animals. Your best course of action is to discuss the subject with your breeder, before taking any actions at all. A good breeder is there for their buyers, long after the kitten has left, and should be ready to answer your questions. They may possibly require that you separate the second kitten from theirs for a certain period, as insurance against illness for the first kitten, and also so that it does not appear that any illness which does develop, came from their cattery.
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