dirty_jerzee99

I have a starter in my 03 Saturn Ion, and I think it is slipping. I have the symptoms of a dead battery but I can get the car started after a few minutes of tries. The problem is intermittent. I have good luck when I drive and not have the radio on. It seems to come to life properly. This morning I had a problem starting (used radio) and I got a jump from someone. After they jumped me I still could not start until a few minutes after they left. My questions are as follows

1) should I have my starter replaced?

2) Can someone with "some" mechanical knowledge change a starter on his own?

3) can a starter be repaired?

4) could it have something to do with the wiring

Any other areas that people can point to me would be great. I am going to pick up a Haynes manual next paycheck.

I have to move soon; I got a new job on the other side of the state. I was offered to live with friends because they just bought a house. Only thing is my friend's boyfriend is HIGHLY allergic to cats, and I can't take my little guy to that house. He turns a year old this month. Kitty is always right on top of me when I am in bed, comes out with me when I go to friends houses, is leash trained / loves car rides, and is such a great cat overall with an awesome personality. I can afford to live on my own, but it would be cheaper to live with friends ( I am kinda stretched out money wise), and I would rather they get the cash then an apartment complex. So i am torn between living with friends and keeping my little tyke. Any opinions because I really want him to have a great home (with me or elsewhere), but I don't want him to feel neglected because then I won't be around anymore. I would honestly miss my cat also if I lived with friends. it's tough, but the cash thing is alluring.

I just got my first cat, and he is about 7 months old now. I know I should switch up his food soon from the kitten formula to something, but I want to know which food is best for him. I know foods like Purina and such is like feeding your cat fast food leftovers. (and in some cases spoiled leftovers lol) So I want something good for him, but a lot of the brands I see like Wellness is $13 a bag. Any suggestions on a happy medium?