Can someone working 8 hours a day adopt a cat?

[Olive]

This is a question a friend asked me recently, when he saw how cute olive is. He desires to get one as well, but he works 8 hours a day. It can extend more than that, if we factor in commuting time.

Is it advisable for him to get a cat?

 

[Stephen]

It's going to be hard but not impossible. Once he's home let's say after 10 hours, there's still more time to take care of his cat when he's back from work but it shouldn't be only because a cat is cute that makes him want to keep one.

 

[Maddox]

Currently, I'm working 12 hours and I have three kittens that are under my care. It's not about how many hours someone is working but the true intent of taking care of a pet.

 

[Ezra]

Yes, it's possible. Plenty of people who work 8 hours a day have cats. As long as the cat has food, water, a clean litter box, and attention before and after work, most cats are perfectly fine. They often sleep while you’re gone.

 

[Ivar]

Cats are more independent than dogs. It's possible to even work 15 hours or more and keep a cat but that's going to be very difficult with a dog.

 

[Sarah]

It is very possible to adopt a cat while working for 8 hours. Taking care of a pet doesn't mean you take them everywhere but the love and care shown to them when you are with them that matters.

 

[Sandex]

I think so, especially with an adult cat. They usually handle alone time better than most pets, provided they have food, and a comfortable, stimulating environment while you're away.

 

[Ezra]

It is very possible to adopt a cat while working for 8 hours. Taking care of a pet doesn't mean you take them everywhere but the love and care shown to them when you are with them that matters.

Exactly. For as long as you timed their feeding schedule, they can stay at home while you're at work. Leave them access to their water and food, keep toys for them to play with, that's all.