Be a responsible cat owner

Regardless of the cat you choose, you'll want to start being a responsible pet owner right away. The easiest way to do that is to keep your cat indoors with you from the very beginning. If you don't let your new friend outside, he'll never miss it, and will have a much better chance of still being around to sit on your lap a few years from now.

The other big staple of responsible cat ownership is having your female cat spayed or your male cat neutered. Spaying or neutering will ensure that your cat never adds to the millions of animals born each year who never find a good home. It'll also help him or her live a longer, healthier life.

Long hair or short hair?

Cats can have long, fluffy coats or short, dense fur, and the choice between the two is chiefly a matter of preference, availability, and your willingness to devote time to regular grooming. You'll see more short-haired cats at the shelter since they're the most popular and common cats. Keep in mind that long-haired cats require frequent grooming to be mat-free. Felines with short coats also require brushing, though less frequently. Most cats enjoy a regular brushing and will look forward to this daily ritual with you.

Cat or kitten?

Here are your options: kittens are curious, playful, and full of energy, while adult cats are more relaxed and less mischievous. Kittens also require more time to train and feed. When you're choosing a cat, keep your family in mind. Young children usually don't have the maturity to handle kittens responsibly, so a cat who's at least four months old is typically the best choice for homes with kids.

Owning a cat

Owning a cat is much less responsibility and work than owning a dog, you actually might have heard the saying "you own a dog you feed a cat". These wonderful animals make great pets and most of the time, adapt easily to any home, and lifestyle. This doesn't mean that every cat will love every person, each one has its individual personality so before you take one home you must spend time with hi/her and make sure that it's the right one for you.
They are independent but same as dogs and most other pets, they require and crave love and companionship, and you must be able to provide it before you buy one. My suggestion: go tho your local animal shelter and look for a four-legged friend with a personality perfect for your lifestyle, and don't go once and fall in love, keep going until you find the perfect match and this will ensure a companion and a friend for the rest of their life.