Originally posted by Laura's Babies
I would suggest they get a older, more settled cat since a kitten will play a lot and may be a little to rough for older people. They WILL get scratched since kittens just want to play and they do use their claws a lot in playing.

At the shelter I help out yet, we get older cats that have already been fixed and even some are declawed. This beauty here has been spayed, declawed and up to date on all her shots. She is only one, we have more just like her. There is another Hillary that is equal to this one (Cairo), so all the work has been done before they get the baby! Check at your local shelter and see if they have any adult cats like these.

Thanks Laura, I just have a couple questions...

My grandpa would love a cat who lays on him/with him, and goes to bed with him...etc. I figured a kitten could be taught to get into the routine of going to bed when he does and things like that, but could an older cat?

Also about what age are they a bit calmer and laid back? I also think(judging from experience and cats I've met) that males are alot more laid back than females, usually?

Thanks! My mom is still "thinking about it" she says she's going to "hint" around to my nan, just things about cats, or tell her what my grandgather had said(that he'd love to have one) and see how she reacts/what she says.

Thanks again everyone!