Does a Ragdoll Kitten/cat Need a Companion?
I am very interested in getting a Ragdoll kitten. I noticed that some places recommend that you get them a companion cat if you are away from the house for long periods of time. I am wondering what consists as a "long period of time"?
I work a normal 8am to 5pm job (leave the house about 7:30am and get home at 5:00pm). My boyfriend works construction so he is very busy in the summer months (works 6am to about 3pm; the hours vary every day) but is usually home all day or most of the day in the winter months. We are usually home on the weekends other than maybe leaving to go out to eat.
Will the kitten be okay w/o a companion in this situation? Or do we need to get another cat? We are just not sure we can afford to buy 2 Ragdoll kittens at once. I suppose a cat from the humane society is always an option, if needed?! Thanks.