Can You Adopt a Cat If You Live Alone?
Adopting a cat when you live alone is entirely possible and rewarding. Learn how to choose the right cat, prepare your home, and navigate the adoption.
Which cat breed is right for you?
The Lykoi — Greek for "wolf" — is a partially hairless breed that first appeared naturally in domestic shorthair litters around 2010 and was developed by veterinarian Johnny Gobble in Vonore, Tennessee. This small-to-medium breed weighs 4–7 pounds and has a lean, angular build with a partially hairless face, sparse roan-patterned coat, and no undercoat. Their most striking feature is their "werewolf" appearance — the thin, grizzled black-and-white coat reveals patches of skin, and they periodically molt their entire coat before regrowing it.
Lykoi cats are intelligent, loyal, and surprisingly outgoing — they exhibit strong hunting instincts and love to stalk, chase, and pounce on toys. They bond deeply with their families and are affectionate without being clingy, though they may be initially wary of strangers. They can get along with children and other pets when properly socialized, and their unique combination of dog-like loyalty and cat-like independence makes them fascinating companions.
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The Turkish Angora is an ancient, naturally occurring breed from central Turkey — specifically the Ankara region — and is one of the oldest known longhaired cat breeds. This small-to-medium cat weighs 5–10 pounds and possesses a graceful, balletic build with a long, plumed tail, silky single-layer coat (no undercoat), and large, walnut-shaped eyes. While white is the most iconic color — often with striking odd eyes (one blue, one amber) — Turkish Angoras come in nearly every color and pattern except pointed.
Turkish Angoras are spirited, intelligent cats that love to be at the center of the action. They are natural athletes — leaping to the highest shelf, opening doors, and inventing games to entertain themselves. Affectionate and strong-willed, they will happily greet guests and supervise every household activity, often choosing one family member as their primary favorite.
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