@meganmariehart I saw this and I don't follow you

@Annacats Forget about having nice stuff which isn't full of holes and scratches. Either don't have a cat, or put it all away for as long as you do.

Don't make the mistake of thinking the cat will only live into their teens. Many cats live into their 20s, some their 30s. They will be friends for a biig chunk of your life.
If you're aging yourself, make plans for their succession early as they may outlive you.