^ what He said
I havent had a Cat in the house since PDQ ( my first "son", pick of the litter past after 17 yrs). In a way, I do not choose a "pet", I refer them as a companion. There life is just as significant as mine. That said, I feel reluctant to "pick out" a companion... I feel a bond will be present when the situation happens... After PDQ's passing, my life (not because of) was doing a nose dive, life changing situations out of my control. A baby Tortoise found me and I took her in. She will probably out live me and is a true charachter. Don't think for a minute that a reptial has no personal personality...
A few years ago in a pet shop a baby Blue faced amazon parrot with a robust attitude and personality ( she thinks she is a Umbella Cockatoo) came home with me, the bond was instant and undinialble, the owners never saw such a quick bond. Love at first sight. Her name is "The Mearill Venjea" (matrix movie) but I just refer to her as Mearill
Judy (significant other) has had the same parrot for about 20yrs, Miles.
And her dog has reunited back with us from her hiatus with Judy's ex. She is a collie type mutt (rescued) Maxine is elder, but a very sweet kind Dog.
I would love to have a Cat to be a part of the family, but, in honesty, I am waiting till we purchase a home this year. Maxine is enjoying her elder years of last with us, Miles is a stubborn old man parrot set in his old ways and puts up with Mearill,..... Mearill is a pain in the joyness and makes light of any situation... Little Bit the tortoise is waiting for nice weather so she can enjoy her outside pen. We enjoy our companions
I highly encourage to look into the rescue, adoption resources in your area. There are alot of great companions out there that have been put aside due to being just a "pet" and no longer "needed" or whatever other excuse. The love is out there, and you will find it, or... it will find you when you start looking