One cat, or two?

sunflowers1

I also think 2 cats/kittens may be best. We have recently got 2 rescue kittens and the cat rescue centre wouldn't let us have just one because we are out at work all day and they need companionship. It's also great fun watching them running around together!

perplexed.com

Yep, definitely get two. We have three and if two fall out there's always the other one to cosy up to. Also if one wants to play they have a choice. With only one they have no options and miss you more when you're not there.

Fire_Fox

Have you seen these? Ragdolls, used to being left all day, only supervised access to a garden .... http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,30101.0.html

rita-rabbit

One left by itself apart from pining could become destructive - I had forgotten this - a friend had a kitten - when she first got him he had alot of attention/company as she originally lived in a two-bedroom flat with her flatmate on the ground floor and had alot of visitors & was at home a fair amount. Upon moving to a 1-bed flat on the top floor her lifestyle changed & kitty was left alone for longer periods - he used to sulk, damage plants, fresh & dry flowers & generally create when she did get home & his personality was not as pleasant.