I agree - I have two cats. I would be far lonelier and have less to live for, if I didnt have them. So because your room is messy (mine is most of the time) does not necessary mean you cant look after it.
The only issues I would raise is to make sure you have enough money to care for it (and dont forget to budget in insurance, which is mightly important and highly recommended), which seems to be the case. Also please neuter it when it's old enough, as well as the fact it stops it having kittens it's better all around (unneutered cats can get feline aids and leukemia), as well as preventing certain cancers. Even if you do plan to keep it indoors 24/7 please get it done.
I am glad that you are adopting it from an adoption centre rather than going to a breeder or from an newspaper ad. There are so many kittens up and down in shelters that are desperate for new homes!! Also dont discount slightly older cats, as there are many who get overlooked this time of year because people want younger, cuter kittens in shelters. Not all cats in shelters are ancient or happen to be there because they are naughty (some are just simply strays who happens to be about a year old).
In fact I would ask, do you need an young kitten? They cant be left for long when they are young, as they get bored and lonely easy. Also they are very messy and can be a bit of a handful. I volunteer for the Cats Protection (a cat charity) and I know my nerves wouldnt deal with small kittens, whereas a year plus or older would suit me better (one of mine is 8 and the other is nearly 13). It may be the case of you. If you are not sure, I would ask the shelter staff when you go to view kittens. Explain your situation and they can advise, and see what goes from there.
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