Considering Getting a Pet . . . All of our cats have been spayed or neutered and never go outside. I have seen too many mashed cats along the busy street that runs in front of our house. Before you get a pet, you might consider confining it to the house. Studies suggest that indoor-only pets have twice as long a lifespan and require much less veterinary care as those that are allowed to roam outdoors.
Studies also indicate that indoor-only pets have generally happier and less stressful lives.
Cats, in particular, don't pine for the adventures they're missing by being confined in the house, particularly if they have feline companions. Please also keep in mind that pets can be expensive and that it's an owner's obligation to provide whatever health care is needed regardless of the cost. Sometimes I think we spend more on the animals than we do on ourselves. For more information, click here or on cats' image at left.