bo- Yes, they are my dogs..but they don't live at the same place as my cat (soon to be cats ;D) live. Smitten doesn't shed much at all..I never notice a lot of fur anywhere but my mom keeps her well brushed Hm, would you say long haired cats shed a noticable difference from short haired? Even if its well brushed?

catmandu- I just ment how long does it take for their fur to grow it, they don't have a lot when their born right? I just wasn't sure how long it takes for their fur length to grow in

2kitties- I don't think you read my post fully heh. She didn't plan on having the cat get pregnant. Its her sisters cat. She is an indoor cat and got out one day (before she could be spayed..) There is never any kittens at the humane society, they go very fast. I believe the kittens at the HS would find homes quicker then my friends kittens as she'll have to search for homes. And, as I said, if I don't get one of hers, I will wait to find the perfect kitten from the HS. No pet store. Also, I posted I will -only- get a kitten as I have a 5 yr old cat now who I don't believe its fair to introduce a older male cat with claws to her as she WILL try to attack it or hiss at it atleast..I feel I am still saving a kitten because I'm not getting it from a pet store, I want the introducing to go as well as I can for my cat I have now as she seems to stress over other cats. I feel this is best for her

Thanks everyone for the comments, it will help me a lot.