A cat requires plenty of love and attention. They are more independent than dogs, but they still thrive on your attention. If there is no one home during the day, you may want to consider adopting two cats. Two are company for each other during the periods you're out of the house. Understanding a cat's behavior will help you train your new pet to use its litter box and not to scratch the furniture as well as other things.
Cats are more independent than dogs, but they can be trained with patience, understanding and love.
For more information about adopting a cat, dog or other animal at the Oswego Animal Shelter, call 343-1803.