What should I know before taking care of a cat? (or cats)?

Cats are pretty easy to take care of. You need to make sure they have food and water and a cat box. They are pretty flexible, if you get your cat a cat bed it may or may not decide to use it, it might prefer to snuggle up with you. They like to be petted, they like their chins scratched, they like to play especially as kittens, a simple string to chase is often enough to entertain them for hours. They are affectionate on their own terms. When you get the cat box use good cat litter, somehow the cat knows what it is and what its for, and clean the cat box every few days or so. Take kitty to the vet for vaccinations. I always have fed our cats dry food, I was told canned food has something in it that harms cat kidneys or urinary systems. I have had a couple of cats who lived to be 21, they never stopped being sweet loving little friends, they were wonderful. Enjoy!