It took me almost two years to get Pouncer. If I could do it again, I'd have gotten two at the same time (or within a few months) because Allen has changed so much since we got Pouncer... he's now a loving and affectionate cat instead of the aloof crank he was!

Seriously, two cats are the way to go. Cats are better in pars and they rely on ach other for socialization.