I haven't owned a cat before but will be getting one from the shelter today. They are going to take it to the vet on Monday and I can pick her up on Monday night from the vet. They will be fixing her and checking her out and updating shots. SO - what should I buy? Cat food (what kind?), litter (what kind is good to change often?), litterbox, scatching post?, treats? Please help! The cat is probably about a year or two old. She is a short hair brown tabby bobtail. Small cat and very independant. Should I somehow cat proof my house? Like all my nicknacks etc? She does jump on things the shelter said. They had her for 5 weeks because they begged to keep her (they would have killed her) but she was real sweet and they didn't want too. She had her babies the second day she was there and has been a good mom but they are adopting out all her kittens and want to find her a home before they have to kill her. Thank you for all your help. She will be alone in the house for about 9 hours each day as we both work - no other pets or kids. What kind of bed should I give her?? Thanks! Debbie