[Aivey]

First off, I highly advise you to ADOPT a pet from a shelter than to BUY a pet from a pet shop, the workers there most likely have a better idea on the personality of each cat, and it would be easier to find a better match.

As previous people have said, please do some research before finding a cat. Cats are live animals, not toys, and they come with a lot more responsibility than an Xbox. You should make a list including things like: How much you are willing to spend on the cat on a monthly basis, What kind of personality do you want in a cat (energetic, playful etc), How much time you are willing to spend with him/her etc etc. Once you have a general idea on what your ideal cat would be, do more research, and try to find out which breed of cat would suit you the best.

Once you have settled on which breed of cat you wish to have, you could go to a pet shelter and look for the perfect cat. Although each breed may have different characteristics and personalities, each cat is also an individual, and have different personalities. You should take your time on finding the right cat, so that both you and the cat will be happy. Do get to know the cat better before adopting it.

Finally, when you are sure you have found the right cat, you should buy the supplies
and make some space for the cat. The cat may take some time to adjust to his/her new surroundings, but once s/he does, you'll have a new friend :3
Adopting a cat is quite serious, and could be stressful, but getting a new friend and saving a life is worth it :3

Here are some websites you can go to for further information:
http://cats.about.com/od/newtocats/t...optingacat.htm
http://www.icanimalcenter.org/librar...optingacat.htm
http://adopt-a-cat.adoptapet.com/