Kittens are very time consuming, and while it's rewarding to watch them grow and develop it also takes a lot of hard work. Sometimes, you might find that adopting a more mature, independent adult cat actually suits you better.

Is having a kitten a lot of work?

How much care and attention does a cat need? As pets go, cats are relatively low maintenance compared to dogs which need companionship, walking, training etc. However, like any pet, they do need care, and some cats need more care than others.

How much work is a new kitten?

In general, kittens between 8 weeks to 4 months benefit from human interaction every 4 to 6 hours. Some people will leave their kittens for longer, but in the early weeks especially, it's important to have someone check in on them during the day.