Getting a cat advice! (Please help!)

Ok, so I am new to this sub so please be kind.

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So I have been thinking about getting a little kitten to raise for a while now and would like some advice.

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Disclaimer: I fully understand that a pet is a big responsibility and at all times the kittens welfare will come first.

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Whether I choose to rescue or buy is not yet fully decided, but I have some questions regarding whether my life style is suitable for a small kitten as well as costings etc.

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I work 37.5 hours a week - Mon to Fri - 8:30 to 5 - with one day at week a home (Sometimes two) I live in a 2 bedroom flat with my father who works from home and is in all week generally 65% of the time. I have a cat flap that has been here since I moved in and is currently covered in tape but cant be restored to full working order, I live in a quite neighbourhood (Sub-urban) where there are other cats.

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I am normally around after work for a hour or so before I go out and do other things, gym etc. On a average week will be from 5 till 6 then 8:30/9 to then the following day, I leave work around 8 and then return at 5. This is when it will depend if my dad is at home or working away. Again normally about 65%

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Weekends I am normally around the flat or visiting my girlfriends, every weekend is different. So with that bit out the way is this a suitable lifestyle for a small kitten, baring in mind I can work from home more when its young.

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My second question would be, what sort of costings am I looking at. Can I take out monthly insurance for my animal and cover vet bills like that, with a small excess in case of the worst? What type of costings am I looking at for food, toys, bowls, litter etc.

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Another big question would be how much cleaning will be involved, I understand at first it may be tricky as the animal is young, but going forward how many times a day / week shall I change litter - is there a cleaner / quicker alternative?

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I want to make sure I have all bases covered and please chip in if you feel I have missed something, I do not want to cause distress to the animal so hence why I am doing this first. Depending on the outcome of this post, I may also consult a vet / breeder.

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Many thanks in advance!

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Charlie - 19M

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