well if you have your mind made up, then yes you should socialise tikeya and the cat as much as possible before moving out of home.

but i have to agree that getting another animal (a living creature who needs care, good food, AND financial security) may not be a good idea, the cost of living away from home is insane, you have rent, human food bill, plus yearly vet visits, dog/cat food bills, and any unexpected accidents/ vet visits) so you need to make sure you are ready to take on the responsibility of owning and caring for another animal.