Is it a good idea to get a cat if I travel or work a lot?

Is it a good idea to get a cat if I travel or work a lot?

Arden Moore (Animal Behavioral Specialist, Editor and Author) gives expert video advice on: What lifestyle changes should new cat owners expect?; Is it a good idea to get a cat if I have children?; Is it a good idea to get a cat if I have a baby? and more...

If you really love cats, you might consider getting two cats. Now don't panic, it's OK. It gives them companionship. You can get a littermaid or you can get two cats that maybe get along really well at a shelter. That helps a lot. With that said, I don't recommend you leave cats home alone for a long period of time, even a weekend visit. It's nice to have a neighbor or a professional cat sitter that can pop in and say Hi to the cat, making sure they have enough food and water. We do travel a lot and I know that you can't predict where your next job is going to be and what your job demands will be. But, I highly recommend maybe getting two cats and just making arrangements for someone to pop in and say Hi to your cat while you travel.