How old is too old to get a new kitten?

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67. That's the ticket!

To the OP: Or, a puppy and a kitten! But, get two! Two of whatever they told you that you couldn't have!

I have experience with the family doing this. When the last of my family pulled away down the driveway, abandoning me when I needed them most after the death of my younger brother, I still had cats left. But, they have all passed away, along with elderly dogs, and now I am in the market for a new kitten or two, as well.

I am going to wait for the Christmas holidays to gift myself with whatever I damned well please. It's my life! I just have to make a few adjustments, probably will get a life insurance policy with a few provisios, and then I can have the delightful annoyance of cats on my keyboard, waking me up at three a.m. for food, and working over the cat box, and fussing over all the details that little kitties bring. I have enough years left to make it a fair deal.

Besides, the house will belong to them. At least THEY can't send me to a nursing home. And, they will be better company.

I think that each phase of life can be dealt with, and the stress of NOT having those pets will be harsher on you than actually having them. If G-d wills it, you will end up with kitties, one way or another. A couple of cats doesn't make you daft. Never be afraid of any label like that. You definitely need a fur family.