I want to get a cat

[billyjex]

I need a little buddy to kick it with while I sloth away in my one bedroom apartment playing a card game and watching TV. My place isn't that big, but I think it's got enough room for a house cat. How much can I expect to spend getting one? Any reccomendations, warnings? Should I spend the money for a pet store cat or pick up a free one that is offered in a classified?