Do you have one cat? Two? Or more? Tell us about how you decided to expand your feline family and how it went!

@RedRoseSeptember22

8 ай бұрын

Two but they sadly don't get along because the male is perpetually jealous, we even did the introduction thing that is recommended but they still fight. :(

@peoplehavetherights

7 ай бұрын

We had three cats, but our fifteen months old grey tabby just vanished one early morning, never to return. We supposed a coyote but there is no way to determine, in any event it was sad because our five year old grey tabby loved being together. God bless.

@gemt7235

7 ай бұрын

I have one right now and have had him for about two months - he is a foster "fail"/success. I'm utterly torn on getting a second. The thing that makes me want to is that he is such a sociable cat, he could play with me for hours. I have also shown him a few videos of cats playing with other cats and he is always really interested and then seems to get sad - he has a kind of sad meow and turns his back on the video 😢 It feels too early because he is so new to me, but I can see he's lonely.

I wanted a single cat and was allowed to adopt the runt of a litter of 4 Burmese mix 6 month old kittens. After a few months, I began to feel that he was lonely and adopted another 6 mo Russian blu mix kitten for him. From the first night, the kitten cried, howled and kept running to the door--scratching and clawing to meet my 9 mo old. After hours of trying to calm him down, I put him in the carrier to walk him around to let him see my boy. On impulse, I opened the carrier, he sprang out and off they went, romping and wrestling, playing all morning til they fell asleep exhausted from all the excitement. Instant besties like peanut butter and jelly. 6 months later, I adopted a 3 mo Siamese princess for the boys with an equally smooth introductions for all 3.

I got my shelter cat a kitten after a year. Within 2 days, they were besties.

I love all of my 17 cats 🥰🩷✨

Back in 1995 we had three cats. Fred, the oldest one, had to be put down. Frac, one of the two remaining cats, hid under our bed in mourning, not eating for 3-4 days until we found her. She couldn't walk, and appeared to be near death's door herself at this point. Took her to the animal hospital at Iowa State University. Five days later she was greatly improved, able to walk again, and was recovering. I force fed her with a feeding syringe for 10 days before she finally starting eating on her own. All from one cat grieving for another.

I adopted 2 cats right away. They were not a bonded pair, but the organization through which we adopted them, has placed them together. My boy cat had high levels of anxiety, and he could not be alone in a room. So they paired him with this girl cat - and she became his "social worker". So when we came in to adopt this beautiful ginger boy, it was a no brainer to take them both home - I would never leave a kitty behind, and it felt that way if we only took him. I never regretted my decision. First, they intertain each other, they play and "hunt" together (they are 100% indoors cats). Second, they keep an eye on each other and if one is in trouble (gets locked in a room or something), the other one always makes sure the human helps them. And the fact that I gave home to 2 kitties in need makes it icing on a cake. I don't know why would people adopt only 1 kitten (unless they already have existing cats athome). I agree 100% with you, Mallory! 2 cats is always better than 1

My father raised 4 kittens that were all siblings. Unfortunately they hate each other and spend most of their time beating the crap out of each other. I had adopted my own cat, and she got pummled by dads lot. Moved out, amd my cat is more than happy being little queen bee

In 2020 I lost my girl. I was not going to get another cat right away. Sitting home alone without working I couldn't do it. Adopted a male from the shelter. A month later I picked up a female from a barn. He's huge so I left her in the kennel for a bit to let him smell her. They sniffed each other through the kennel and were indifferent, so I let her out. Never had a problem between them.

Not me watching this with 7 cats already . But telling myself I need a second cat 😂😂😂

For me we got a kitten and always knew we wanted two but we felt we weren't ready for two at the time. 9 months later she's doing well but definitely looked a little bored and lonely. We went back and got another kitten. Boi she was not happy at first, but it only took like two days of hissing after that they were already grooming each other. Marcy definitely enjoys having another cat around and while she'll never not be sort of distant and reserved, she came out of her shell a lot more and I love seeing them play around, chase each other etc.

We have 3 cats now, 1 house cat 16 yrs old and 2 converted ferals 8yrs old. They all get along now took a little work,but it took a little work. SAVE ALL KITTIES!!!!

@hunternewbold3338

5 ай бұрын

What did you have to do?! We have a young cat from the shelter and just brought in a new feral cat, but they don’t get a long very well, any tips?

@blumoshi166

3 ай бұрын

I recently saved a really sweet spayed female she is really sweet I want to get her a friend she’s 4 years old I work a lot yesterday after I got home really late she was waiting at the top of the steps for me

I 100% agree! I have 4 cats right now. I got my first two kittens almost 7 years ago now. The woman who put me in touch with her friend, whose cat had kittens, told me at the time that I had to pick two from the litter. I was hesitant at first as I only wanted one kitten, but she explained how sad the kitten would be by itself and how the two would keep each other busy playing and grooming and sleeping that eventually I agreed. I honestly can not even explain how grateful I am that she convinced me to take two instead of one! It is beyond worth the sacrifice of having an extra litter box and more hair around the house to have multiple cats!

I had one cat and I got my cat a cat to fuss over and they enteract very well

When our cat passed in March last year it took some time for us to be ready. He was almost 18 and we loved him very much. When we were ready we went to the local shelter to adopt a cat or kitten. This shelter is wonderful, it's called Meow Cat Rescue in Kirkland, if anyone lives in the area I strongly recommend this shelter. We thought we were going to adopt one cat or a kitten and learned that it is much better to adopt two. I had some persuading to do (he wasn't sure about two) but we adopted a pair of kittens, bonded siblings. They sleep together, groom each other, play together, chase each other around and are always there for each other. They are very different personalities and it is more work but it's worth it. The shelter talked about single kitten syndrome and how important it is for a kitten to not be alone. I'm glad we brought both of them home and very glad that the shelter prioritizes the well-being of cats.

I have two, 18 month old sisters. Completely different personalities. One minute they chase each other around the house. The next they are sleeping wrapped around each other. Two cats don't get into twice the mischief. They get into 10 times the mischief. LOL

@Kyarrix

8 ай бұрын

This comment made me laugh. And we went to the shelter to adopt they said that two kittens were the same amount of work as one. We knew that wasn't going to be true! We adopted our two and as you said, they get into 10 times the mischief! I'm Happy we got them and very glad that the shelter doesn't adopt them out singly, it's much better for them to not be alone.

@edschulhof6303

8 ай бұрын

@@Kyarrix Absolutely. Bless you for rescuing. My two were born in my backyard to a stray cat I had been feeding.

We are a multi-cat household. We have 5, ages 12, 10, 6, 4, 2 - The introduction was difficult every time but now they all get along. We started with 2 and the rest kept coming home 😂 Thank you for the video!

I have 2 cats and they love each other. Nano really cares and watches out for Penny. I take care of a colony as well- they all hang out in my backyard- spay/neuter, vaccines and lots and lots of food for all of them ❤

Getting a second was a no brainer, in my case. I became a guardian to my first, Cyrus, when he was about 6-7 months around the beginning of the year. Very curious, very bitey, chaotic zoomies. Also seemed to miss me/company if left alone for extended periods of time e.g. meowing loudly (complaining?) upon my return. One instance when a relative dropped something off at my place before I returned from work Cyrus apparently meowed a lot at her, went to smell her then started rubbing all over a pair of my shoes while continuing to meow. Basically became clear to me also that he was somewhat undersocislised and a friend of his own kind would be beneficial to his development. First positive sign upon bringing Emerald home (mid-late March) and setting the carrier down inside: zero hissing and lots of sniffing from both kids. Was fully prepared to keep her in a separate room and do slow intros but both were so curious and kept going to either side of the door I ultimately decided to just supervise them and just allow her to explore my place. I observed lots of positive body language e.g. Cyrus just following her everywhere, often side splooting near her, Emmie just following her nose around the place and setting firm boundaries (occasional hiss or sharp meow) whenever Cyrus went to tackle her from overexcitement lol. I remember him being calm for a brief moment and she went over to boop noses with him 🥹 The two of them were cuddling within hours. I got very lucky. Also Cyrus' biting reduced by about 80% since Emmie's arrival. On the occasion he does he's significantly more gentle. He was a bit of a handful at the start but because Emmie's so easy to look after it has barely added to the work/careload. Getting her has also reassured me that they can keep each other company whenever I need to work in the office or otherwise be away from home for hours on end. I feel like they get along well and I'm very glad they have each other to grow up alongside and learn from one another (Emmie's about 1-2 months younger than Cyrus). Highly recommend getting 2, especially with younger cats.

I got two litter mates. I was already offered one, but I "demanded" two. At the time I was away all day, each day, so I didn't want a cat to be alone. I also got the first pick and because it was a litter of 4 females and thus "the best" gender combination wasn't a consideration, I picked the two who were already bonded the most. I haven't regretted my decision a second and will always prefer a multi cat home

I got a 2nd cat, and only after 9 months am I finally able to let them out together with out barriers. (Together, supervised and only for a limited amount of time.) They use to fight with fur flying as soon as they saw each other. After 9 months of feeding through a door, feeding while looking at each other but separated, and all the other cat introduction stuff they are finally making progress. I would love to hear your thoughts on when to NOT get a second cat and what it looks like if two cats can never get along. Because I tried to research it and I couldn't find any answers! Maybe I made the wrong decision getting a second cat, but I can't abandon either of them, it would break my heart.

A singleton came into my life at 5 weeks old and I just thought to myself, wouldn't my young self want a friend besides my guardian to play with? So I sought out another singleton, or one that didn't get along with its littermates. Paired them together and now they wrestle and chase each other, and generally wreck my house everyday. Nothing beats the sound of galloping kittens.

I adopted a one year old, rescue siamese whose profile stated that he should be in an only cat, no children household. As it turned out he became an indoor/outdoor cat. When outdoors, he visited the neighbourhood cats, tried to make friends with a racoon and played with the dog next door. He also visited every neighbour on the street who happened to be outside. So I decided that after this demonstration of outgoing behavior, he may be open to accepting a second cat. I ended up adopting a second, equally outgoing siamese, a year younger than the first one. I introduced them slowly and honestly to this day I'd say it's a love/hate relationship. I think they're both alpha's. They never sleep together or groom each other but they do wrestle and chase each other regularly. The younger one often growls when the older one tries to play/ wrestle with him. I don't know if this is play or aggression. All things considered, I think both their lives are considerably more exciting living with each other even though their relationship is likely only one of tolerance..

I adopted a kitten for the first time and I noticed she wanted to play with my dog, but he didn't want anything to do with her. I thought she needed a friend so I got a 2nd kitten. Not knowing any better, I didn't introduce them slowly and my first kitten didn't like it at all. Her whole personality changed. She didn't want to play and started peeing everywhere. This went on for weeks. I almost gave the other kitten back, but it turned out that my first kitten was very sick. Once she got better, she started eating and playing again. Now they play together and groom eachother. I'm so happy they're friends now 😊

I found a stray kitten near my home. I was not able to locate the mom or siblings after several attempts to locate them. 2 weeks later, I went out for a walk near where I found the stray kitten. Guess what, I found another kitten near where I had found the 1st one. They are about the same age and I suspect they may be siblings, even though they are different colors. The first kitten really perked up and was able to burn some extra energy off. They are bonded, eat, and play together, which is helpful so that they don't need 24/7 attention from me.

I just got a second cat. He decided to adopt me. My first Kitty she is 11 1/2 years old that I got when she was 6 months. She is indoor. Anyways I just bought my first home in May in mobile park and there is a bunch of feral cats all around. One of them, a sad old 10 + tuxedo with a club ear has taken a fancy to me. He is not he fael but belonged to the people that live behind me. I work from home and have watched him getting bullied and started feeding him outside he was really trying to get indoors but Sunny was not happy. I went to go feed him on Wed and his club ear had explode with an infection. I took him to vet. He's mine now! I brought him in the house with a carrier my kitty saw him in it and was like ohhh not good and has been somewhat nice to him after that. So his healing eaten food used cat box but moping. He is really sweet though when you pet him. Wasn't planning on getting a second one

I have an elderly cat and a 5-year-old. They get along just fine but it's more like they co-exist in the same space. They'd probably both be fine being an only cat but I think that having 2 is better as long as they're well-suited to each other. So, when the older one is gone, I'll be fostering and if I come across a cat that my younger one clicks well with, I'll adopt that cat. And if that never happens, she'll still be used to being around other cats.

Our cat was awarded to us by the Cat Distribution System, and he prefers to be our only cat. He wasn’t socialized much with other cats, and he doesn’t even like it when another cat passes through our yard.

My pair are two years apart in age, and they've been together for eleven years now. It took about a week to introduce than and, after they free to mix and mingle, the older one spent a couple of weeks following the younger one about like a love-sick teenager. The decision to go from a one-cat house to a two-cat house wasn't easy. But I decided to take the chance and it worked.

I was adopted by 2 feral kittys this year. They were running mates when they were feral. They couldn't be more different both in size or personally an dont always get along peacefully, but they still are bonded an need each other. Its been. a work in progress all this year to finally get to where our little 6 pound orange cat can spend the night outside of our bedroom with her 13 pound American bobtale big brother. They sometimes get jealous an even though my big boy has a heart of gold he just doesn't realize how powerful he is when they play.

We brought in our first boy in November? Late October. He was a stray. . .who eventually just refused to leave our yard. After a couple of weeks of no one claiming him, and the vet saying he had no chip. . .he was happily our first cat. He was definitely no older than a year, and showing signs of just not having enough stimulation. Extremely curious in the neighborhood cats that came by. . .and when our second stray turned house cat started coming around. . . and was clearly in even worse condition (literal scabs from cat fights and such a poor coat condition) we decided to at least what would happen. . .this was before I understood the need for quarantine and proper introductions. Our orange was SO HAPPY to suddenly have a brother. . .who was. .. admittedly, a little apprehensive about someone abuptly trying to groom him at all hours of the day. I joke that they bonded over their mutual disgust over the fact we were also dog sitting not three days later. Thankfully and luckily for us. . .other than the fact our orange lad has trouble with the idea of 'boundaries' and our second lad (who is older by about a year) being FIV+. . . they coexist beautifully. Now the debate in our household is what age the eventual third cat is going to be. . .hubby wants an adult cat because they tend to adopt slower. . .I want a kitten to help wear our orange lad out. . .who knows we may end up with four someday. They're both happy, healthy and the best decision we could have ever made.

As a catless fellow, this was helpful

I started out with a bonded pair (Kami and Miles). Sadly, Kami died due to FIP, and it was just Miles and I for a good year or so. He seemed pretty bored, so I decided to get him a sibling (Wyatt). Miles tolerates Wyatt at best lol Miles is laid back and downright lazy; whereas, Wyatt is loud and a bit of a bully (loves to wrastle). The only time they seem to get along is when they are sleeping next to me. In a way they are a lot like my brothers and me lol

Watching all videos like this bc lost one of my two cats 2 days ago. But my second cat are unchange. She is 8 and lived with the other cat for 7 yrs and they tolerated each other but never became much more. She has been playing, eating, talking and being cuddly the same amount. I know its only been 2 days, but i thought i would see more of a change. She looked after the other cat for a couple of hours but thats was it. She is also very bonded to me, and always been. I have no real oppinion of adopting another cat, I just want to make the right choice :(

My parents adopted a bonded pair a few years ago and I was really surprised just how much of a difference it makes. When I adopted, I set out from the beginning to find a bonded pair and ended up with two kittens from the same litter. I feel so much better leaving them for work, knowing that they still have companionship even if I'm not always there.

I had 2 cats, one was let out by a roommate and never came back. I dont think im ready for another cat, but ik mu baby girl needs a buddy.

We had our first cat for about 6 months before we got the second one. We got both of them as kittens so the first one was still fairly young when we got the second kitten. We felt like the first cat had a lot of spare energy so I thought a play mate would be beneficial to her (my partner never wanted a second cat). The introduction went fairly well, a bit of hissing and skepticism for the first week or two which seems to be normal. The first cat would get annoyed with the kitten occasionally since he liked playing in quite a rough way but she would just let him know that she wouldn't have it and then they'd stop playing and move on. We thought he would stop being as rough when he grew older. Now they're both 6 years old and the playing remains very much the same. He's too rough and she gets annoyed and tells him off. The difference is that he's physically bigger and stronger so she doesn't seem as comfortable playing altogether (at least not when the playing transitions into "fighting" of any sort). This really bothers me and I feel sorry for her, she acts quite skeptical about him even when they're not playing as if she's assuming he'll attack her at any given point... I don't regret getting the second cat cause he's my baby and I love him so much. And it's not all bad. They do groom each other quite often, and in scary situations such as going to the vet they really seem to take comfort in being together. Plus despite her skepticism she does engage playing with him quite a bit as well. That's my experience. If the second cat were to pass away I wouldn't get a new second cat since our first cat seems to be a solid only cat (she's quite I dependant in general in addition to everything else I've written). On the other hand I think the second cat definitely thrives with having a cat friend at home.

sounds like you're talking through a 250 Hz bandpass filter!

I've always had multiple cats, but sadly my 17 year old female passed just before Christmas. My remaining cat was very distressed by her loss as he was very bonded to her. He's also become a lot more clingy towards me and hates being alone. I definitely plan to get another cat this year so Hammy has a friend

Thank you Mallory for all your wonderful and extremely informative videos!😊

Unfortunately getting two cats from the same litter didn't work as well as I'd hoped. As kittens my two were great companions, but as adults they are too different in personalities. One is quiet, timid, and low energy. The other is vocal, highly energetic and exhausting. Aside from both loving to cuddle with their human, they are totally opposite in character ( & in looks.). I wish they were a better fit for each other. 😢

I've always thought 3 was the magic number.

my cat doesn't want company he just sleeps and eats

Hi, had 3 cats one died then the one died of old age. The one that was left was here for about a year. Then a rescue caught in a cage came along. she was part ferrel. I listened to Jackson Galaxcy on utube, followed his advice, slowly introduced my rescue to the one cat that I had. They are not best friends but I believe they tolerate each other. Even like having each other. I do my best to love them both =😊

I have a 7 year old boy that has lived prior with several kitties, but has been on his own now for ~4 years since I moved back in with my parents and couldn't bring my roommates' cats with me. I recently adopted a 5 mo old kitten and my older boy, Jack, has adopted him like one of his own in a few short days. I'd tried to do the slow introduction method, and I know I'm an outlier by a LARGE margin, but the kitten (his name's Pippin) was so confident right off the bat that he basically barged in, no fear, and made himself right at home. I feel that really helped Jack acclimate too, as well as his past experiences with both older cats and kittens alike (we'd fostered a kitten before in my old place when I was living with my roommate and her cat). My boy had been experiencing a lot of separation anxiety after covid and I know that he would benefit from a friend to keep him company while I'm at work (I work a 8-5 job Mon-Fri). The most important thing about bringing a second cat into the home is knowing your own cat well. Since Jack is a sweet, mellow, and social cat, I had a feeling he would acclimate quickly and easily, and I'm happy to say I was right. :) Good luck to any and everyone looking to bring in a furry friend!

I never intentionally got a second, third, fourth or fifth cat ... I just had kittehs show up needing rescue and so I did, bringing them into the fold. After losing five prior, at various times due to illness or old age, I don't regret any of it.

Watching all of these types of videos before I get a friend for my lonely boi, he has already made friends with our outside neighborhood cat but she isn't interested in him - she's just there for the food lol

we adopted two kittens (siblings), but one of them got FIP and died a month after adoption. we were heartbroken, and it took some time to heal, but we always wanted to find another sibling for our cat Yentl. finally, when she was 3 we adopted a kitten (Zeno). we kept him upstairs for the first several weeks, at first in just one room and bathroom and then the whole upstairs. introducing him to Yentl was too intense for me but my partner handled it like a champ. now they wrestle all the time, but mostly love (or tolerate) each other. having a lot of space and multiple floors really made the transition easier.

Mallory I tried to do this but the female cat I brought in was not having it! She ended up running up the chimney and was not found till 2 weeks later in the attic crawlspace. Most likely she survived eating rats. But anyway here we are 4 years later she's happily rehomed but does get upset whenever a neighborhood cat shows up on the porch. She makes weird noises and ran through the window screen looking for a fight! Neighborhood cat named Spooky (a tuxedo cat) ran off scared 🙀 most likely he was just trying to say hi!

I just adopted a family, no fuss.

2 Cats Here since kittens Brother and Sister and best decision I have learned Cats need each other they bond since little kittens how could we possibly seperate them! Its just plain wrong. Species need or should be with their own...Ive been preaching this ever since on other social media platforms. The same words you said imagine us being with cats only and no human contact serás un fair right. I have 2 extra large liter boxes use to be 3 keep them clean daily/nightly. Both mostly eat canned and portioned dry food. Thank you for bringging such an important subject up since way too many people dont even realize it yet

I want another cat but i can't afford it :(

I have 1 cat but have been wanting a second. She is eight years old. When she was a kitten, there were other cats and dogs in the house, but they did not interact with her much. The cats didn't want to play and she stayed away from the dogs. So she has always been more close with people. My friend took care of her for a while when I went to college and she got a bunch of kittens, which my cat did not like and did not get along with. She lived with my dad for a while and she did not get along with his girlfriend's small dog when she brought him over. When she finally moved in with me after college, my dad had a new cat for a few days before I picked her up and she did not want to be anywhere near him. She just hid and hissed, but they didn't really fight. They were also not introduced properly at all. So I am torn! I think she could do really well if she had a kitty friend, but I worry because she does not have a good history with other animals. :(

I wish I could get a second cat, but my lease restricts me to one.(And as someone on a fixed income, that’s all I can afford to responsibly care for.)

We have adult kitty. Our new baby kitty wanted to play but our adult did not & he would bother her we eventually made decision to get our kitten a friend. It seems to have worked out

Yeah! We adopted two bonded 6 yo cat brothers. We were hoping they would play (exercise) more than they do. They'll chase each other usually at night, wrestle sometimes. One is more active than the other. Still, we think there are clear benefits to their mental health being together since birth. I wonder how they would take to a 3rd cat in the future?

Thanks for the video :) But I’m so confused right now. It feels like no advice are the same on this topic across youtube. I’m soon getting a kitten and allready have a senior, strictly indoor (spayed) cat that’s 14. She has lived alone with us for about 5 years since our first cat died at 11. Before that, she grew up with him. Lately she has slowed down and naps a lot. Vet says she’s healthy but needs to lose weight, she’s not interested in toys/play. Just in snacks, sunlight and cuddles. I’m hoping a second cat could give her some same species companionship. Also because I soon have to spend more time away from home. I was told that a kitten is easier to introduce, because they’re smaller and more submissive. So less of a threat to a resident cat. Also that it’s best to get a cat of the opposite sex. So we’re getting a neutered male kitten. And I’m planning a slow, gradual introduktion, but now I don’t know if it’s all a terrible idea? Should we not get the kitten? A vet just told me that cats a solitary and stress a lot when there’s more than one in the home. What do you advice? 🙏

i have one cat now and i love her so much. she always follows me at home. any time any where. i really scared. what if she dead in the future. i can't even think about this. so my plan is to adopt another cat when she is like 6-8years old. new cat may make me feel a little better. i am not sure whether this is a good idea or not. is there anyone could share some idea😭

I just adopted one about 3 weeks ago and I really want to adopt one more but I don't have enough space to keep them separate.

I have three. Two get along really well. The other one, not so much. It's been 3 years and she just doesn't know how to interact with the other two.

I have six cats and I would say that most of them get along really well. There is the occasional hissing when one takes it too far or one does not want to be bothered but for the most part. I attribute that to the fat they most have been around other cats since they were all very young. The only one who isn't is our oldest and I attribute that to that to her being the only cat for a few years before the other cats came in. That and she may have some tortitude that makes her more temperamental with the other cats.

When I got my kitten from the breeder I first got to see her interact with her siblings /littermates…. She was hissing at one of them…. I then was worried she would hiss at me but she never did and never has…. She is the most perfect cat with humans so I think she may be an ONLY CAT! 😂

I have a 14 month old purebred Siberian I got at 6 months old. We have no other pets. I play with him multiple times a day and he has plenty of toys, trees, windows etc to enrich his life. But he still gets bored, and has a ton of energy. We’re thinking about getting another kitten from the same exact breeder. Which means it’ll most likely be from the same parents too. They’d only be about a year and a few months age difference. And both boys. Current one is neutered. The new one will be neutered a little closer to a year old. Any advice on helping them bond when they meet? I plan on setting up a cat camp and doing the two week process of slowly introducing them. But I really wanna make sure they have a positive bond.

Nice work

My cat is indoors & and outdoors. She seems happy as the neighbors cat and my cat chase each other. My place is small, and I am in my 70's, so my cat is just about all I can handle. There is also the added expense of a second cat. I rescued my cat from an abusive environment and got her spaded and shots. My cat had kittens in her first year of life, and there was one kitten left, and I am sorry I didn't adopt him too. I have had this cat since 2012, so I don't think I will change the norm.

@LunasMom

8 ай бұрын

I know what you're saying. I'm going to be 67 next month, and though I would love to have a second cat, I worry about the extra expense and work. I live in a small apartment, so don't have the extra room to keep them separated during the introduction phase, and not sure where I would put a second litter box and set of food/water bowls. The shelter told me when I adopted Luna that she would be best as an only cat. But she's very attached to me, always wants to be close and know what I'm doing and wanting attention. I wonder sometimes whether she would benefit from a friend, or if she's happy just being the two of us. She's 8 now, I adopted her 3 years ago, so I don't know if she would adapt to having another cat in the house at this age. I know animals can get set in their ways as the get older, just like we do. I see so many homeless animals, and I want to adopt them all!!

@SteelyPaw

8 ай бұрын

@LunasMom I think everyone's needs and cats are different. There are cats and dogs being neglected all the time, abused, etc. , in shelters, needing a home. Your cat fits your lifestyle, , and your cat is lucky to have food and water and someone who loves their cat. I congratulate you. One less neglected cat that needs a loving home.

I have a seventeen year old cat that I’ve been taking for leashed walks lately. Up until last year there was a dog in our home. They mostly ignored each other but showed signs that they were jealous when it I paid attention to the other. He’s fine with dogs visiting and when he meets them outdoors but I’m also sure he’s enjoying being the only pet. He’s very affectionate, likes to be petted and carried around and can be very insistent, howling when he thinks he’s not getting enough attention and trying to move my hand to his cheek or forehead. In fact, he acts a bit entitled these days which is OK because it’s just the two of us and I’m home most of the time. But when we’re on our walks he keeps wanting to approach other cats. He may be trying to make friends but I’m not sure. The other problem is that when the inevitable happens and he’s no longer with me I want a break from pet ownership so I can travel for a year. I have the space. Two cats could each have their own room. So I will be talking to the organisation that I adopted the dog from to see if there’s a cat around his age in need of fostering and we’ll see.

Do you have 1 cat? Then you should get a 2nd. Do you have 0 cats? Then you should get 2 cats. :D

@andrewdevine3920

6 күн бұрын

I have 3 cats. What should I do??

I have a 14 year old who lost her sister a couple months ago. I adopted them as kittens to be companions to a two year old who got lonely. They were great together but he died last year, and two months ago, one of the girls died. She's a lap cat who got extra clingy and who can blame her? She's been bonded to her littermate and she isn't taking well to being the one and only. I spoil her shamelessly but it's not enough. After we both grieved, I am looking for a suitable partner for her. I think I found the one, and I put in for the new kitty to join the household.

I Just got one kitten. I give him all of my attention. And likewise. I don't know if I could give two kittens really good attention. It will be too much for me I believe. One is Plenty. If I got another cat, then they wouldn't necessarily need me for companionship and for affection because they would have each other!

My eldest cat passed away last November she was 17, my other cat is currently 10 years old. Should I get another senior cat for him?

Thank you for the timely video! The last of my senior cats recently passed away, and I'm left with my 7 year old male as the only cat. He's been somewhat of a bully and territorial, so I'm not sure about getting a second cat for him to play with and have the company. How can one tell that getting another cat is not a good idea?

I’ve always adopted two smarminess-feral kittens at the same time, which really makes the adoption process easier for them. I adopted Mokie and Maui together as they had been housed at the vet’s together. They had 10 good years together, then we lost Mokie to cancer. Maui and I mourned for 13 months, and moved to a smaller place due to COVID pandemic-related issues. We’ve been on our own for 3 years now. I often wonder if I should get another cat or not. Maui is a very sweet boy, but I don’t know if it would help him or not. We live in a 2-bedroom 1100 ft. condo. I am older and infirm due to my car getting T-boned by a bus several years ago. So I can’t play with him like I used to. I worry about his quality of life at age 13. Any suggestions?

I never had the issues that some people have. But cat #2 (Squeaky-his meows are softer than Buddy and he farts alot) was in the same litter as #1 (Buddy-he hissed at me for the 1st 3 days after i saved his life from a stray attack) which seemed to have made it easier.

@Kyarrix

8 ай бұрын

What are you feeding them? You have a cat with consistent gas you might need to change his diet.

@joey86bu1

8 ай бұрын

@@Kyarrix Ya Sqeaky had the issue while the other 1 didn't. But tweaked the diet though, cured the issue. Keeping his name the same though, lol.

@Kyarrix

8 ай бұрын

@@joey86bu1 Squeaky is an adorable name. We feed ours feline natural wet food and Nulo pouch food, it's very hydrating. One of them is a kibble addict from the time he was a kitten in the shelter and I don't have the heart to deny him a little bit of it every day.

@joey86bu1

8 ай бұрын

@@Kyarrix Awwwwwwwwww My boys were abondoned on my balcony by a bad cat mother. Ya I add water to the wet food (in addition to fountains) to keep them hydrated. Wet food, as a whole, is like 50% water so i add a tad more and they never have hydration issue which will benefit them later as they shouldn't develop kidney issues.

@Kyarrix

8 ай бұрын

@@joey86bu1 I almost never see either of ours drinking water. We tried a fountain but they're afraid of it. It isn't a noisy one, but they didn't want to go near it so we went back to a big ceramic bowl of water that we change twice a day. Still though they seem to almost never drink any water and it worries me. They pee plenty though so I guess they're getting what they need from their food.

I will be having two brother cats that I am adopting dropped off at my house later today. My landlord said I could only get one cat but I talked him into letting me get the two brothers because I told him I work long hours and am away from home half of the day and if I just had one cat it would get bored and lonely and would probably start acting up. Convinced my landlord that two cats is better because they will keep each other company and not get into as much trouble if there was only one cat.

Can you make a video about cat dog relations? I've been thinking to get a second cat for a while now. The only thing i am afraid of is that i disrupt a balance that seems to be present. I've got one cat and 2 dogs. My cat loves my dogs and visa versa. They do play together often (jump-scares, hit and runs and chasings) . I do fear a second cat might end or at least disrupt their bond together. I do not think my cat suffers from boredom. So would the advise be the same for a multi animal home like mine?

I have one cat who is 19 months old. I'm retired and on a fixed income. It takes me a long time to save up money for Veterinary visits for my one cat. I'd love for him to have another cat, but I just cannot afford to even consider adopting another cat. My cat is indoor only, and yes, gets bored quite a bit. 😢

Our cat Desmond grew up with 2 adult cats i had to take when my mom had to go in assisted living (it was a condition she made to go) well they have long passed. At the age of 18 and 19 years old. Desmond is 8 years old now and my wife and I adopted a 3 month old female (spayed) from Changing tomorrow. After 3 days they was playing chase, it worked wonders he is more active and so happy. And Molly is a purr factory! Reason for us was my wife wanted another and she thought Desmond needed a friend besides me. Love your channel!

I still can't decide despite our vet suggesting it. She's very antisocial so maybe fostering might be a good trial to gauge her? Food for thought thanks. Love from England x

@jennie9

8 ай бұрын

Fostering is what I'm going to do when my elderly cat dies. My young one is 5 and quite independent. She didn't do well with the clingy cat who was her age (who sadly died during a routine dental surgery). But she gets along just fine with my independent elderly cat. They don't interact a lot but she'll sleep near the elderly cat and groom her occasionally. It makes me think she'd do well with an equally independent cat. Fostering is a way for me to find a good match or at least keep her used to being around other cats.

(PLEASE ANSWER😊)Sooo…. For about 4 weeks ago I got my five month old kitten. He has been living with his mom and his one brother until we (my family) adopted him. I feel bad that he doesn’t have any interactions with a cat like him. Even though he sleeps throughout the day while we are at work and in school, I still want another kitten friend for him. I’ve tried to convince my mom to get another kitten but she is not convinced. She is to worried about the expenses and I just don’t know how to convince her. Is there any way I can make it cheaper to own two cats, if there is how, and can you make a video of it. Only if there is a way.😊

Great video. I've stardet to thinking about getting a second cat. My cat, Lyra, shows signs of lonlyness and boredom. I try to play with her but I find it difficult to find ways she likes to play. Lyra is now 2,5 year. So I wonder if it's okey that I get a kitten or that i should try to adopt an adult cat? And I also wonder what gender it would be best to get? Lyra is a neutered female.

How can I tell if cats are getting along? I have two cats. I am not sure if they are into a serious fight or a rough play. They rarely hiss, howl or growl. They are making “ou-ou-ouch” sounds for the most of the times. Their do this every day, but I don’t see any open wounds, just a few hairs on the ground and stuck in their pawls. 😢

Hi, don’t know if this weird, but looking for the best retractable leash budget wise for my cat!! any recommendations?

@gerardo2627

7 ай бұрын

and overall too if it’s possible

I have a 3 year old cat that is so sweet and snuggly and has done well with other cats in the past (went to someone’s house with a friendly cat for Christmas for 3 weeks cause we were away visiting family and she did well). I think she would enjoy having a friend, but I really don’t want her to be less snuggly or not feel comfortable sleeping with us in bed, and I also don’t want the new cat to be neglected of that in the beginning if we have to keep them separated. She is so perfect the way she is, but I do think she gets lonely when my bf and I are at work all day. What do you think I should do?

@maeganaldous7786

8 ай бұрын

Also we have been thinking about getting another cat recently and then you post this video?! Is it a sign or just a coincidence? 😂

@kaileesiedelhofer975

6 ай бұрын

I’m in the EXACT same predicament with my snuggly 3 year old cat. Plz let me know if you got another and the experience i sooo appreciate that

Our senior cat is grieving the loss of her litter mate. Any suggestions would be appreciated

@shawnaford5540

8 ай бұрын

I would if finances/ energy allow I would get two kittens if you want kittens. Kittens will play hard with each other and allow the senior cat comfortable interactions. Or get another older cat with the same temperament. We had the same situation and we got one kitten, he tormented the senior cat, we brought in a second kitten and peace was regained. All with slow introductions and care. All the best.

@JT-hl7fh

8 ай бұрын

@@shawnaford5540 Thank you so much for your recommendations. Your ideas make sense and we will give them serious consideration. Getting two littermate kittens sounds very hopeful.

@shawnaford5540

8 ай бұрын

@@JT-hl7fh The original cats were not cuddly close but we could tell that still after a month he was missing her, and getting one barn kitten was not working until we got a half sister two weeks later. We did have to introduce them again but it was fast. Quickly the our old guy loved watching them play and he yet would give them lessons in manners. One time he was deliberately flicking his tail over one of the kittens, it looked very deliberate and eventually the kitten could not resist the fluffy target and went for the tail he reminded them who is the boss. Definitely take time and make sure the kittens are separate at first especially when you are not at home. Also get kittens at least 12 weeks old so they have learned how from the mother and siblings manners. Our kittens were 16 weeks old and this helped. Yet like our barn cat rescues, we never planned they were just available for the picking. So sorry for your loss.

@JT-hl7fh

8 ай бұрын

@@shawnaford5540 Many thanks for your sharing!

@andrewdevine3920

6 күн бұрын

Say hello to my litter friend.

You talk so quietly. Impossible to hear you through phone while driving

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2 delicious cats is better than one, Pesky cats!

I have a 2 yr old. Do you think it is ok to get a kitten? Does anyone have males and females together? We have had only males

my cat does get bored at home but he doesn't like other cat either, he hiss to neighbor's cat, can I adopt another one?

Is three bengals too many bengals?

@stiprus_garsas

8 ай бұрын

One is already tons of fun that not everyone can handle😁

@Daniel-df7fz

7 ай бұрын

@@stiprus_garsas I have a cat wheel which makes a huge difference

@mariasan847

7 ай бұрын

nonsense! there's no such thing as too many

Poetic mother 01

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Well one Bombay ran up on ashe and I and stuck around so I said yup ur mine now I guess which both are boms and she had that im alpha male syndrome even tho she's female and other is male she keeps him in line even though he's heftier she's longer and uses her speed as physical strength even when playing with other cats it makes all confused and she takes control over them from lay and wait tactics even against bigger cats

THIRD!

Welp my cat attacks everything and thinks its playtime all the time. And he loves fighting ny hand. And plays with kicks that hurt. So i think he needs a femal companion. Not a male companion. Because he is male can i get some advice lol 😂

Don't do it. You'll end up with 11 cats. Jokes a second cat is perfect.. I went right in on litter twins. Then 3 then 4. 😂 Now I have swarms of ferals and house cats.

@joey86bu1

8 ай бұрын

Bhaaaaaaa

Nine years ago? Nine lives ago. how about you telling me MOAR about YOU? I find I am interested in playing with you. I have balls of yarn and catnip the only thing missing is you so how bout it Meowlorry?

I like how most of these youtubers always recommend a 2nd cat but never talk about just how expensive it is too own 2 cats let alone the vet bills for just owning 1 let alone the litter you will be buying far more often, seriosly not everyone has the space in their house for 3 litter boxes let alone the budget for 2 cats, i will say this getting another cat only adds problems financially, whats the point in getting a cat at all if cat owners just wanna guilt trip you into getting another and breaking your bank just for 2nd companion, food for a single individual and cat is already expensive as is

@Cellardoor_

2 ай бұрын

Yeah I thought that before. But the truth is it's just the reality of the situation. Not always, but it looks like a lot of cats do better with a friend. Unless you get a cat that prefers to be single, then maybe you shouldn't get a cat until you're financially ready? It's not fair but that's really just the reality of it.

@alucard-jy8wh

2 ай бұрын

@@Cellardoor_ thats not true, i couldn't tell you how many times ive seen my neighbor have 2 cats and when the other cat was gone the other cat was way more happy and affectionate and this happened allot, your also a huge dumbass if you take finnacial wdvice from a cat expert, most cats ive met dont miss the other cat when its gone if anything ive seen allot of cats be more happy they didn't half to share their space, cats prefer to be the one and obly cat allot more common then you'd think, if you think otherwise your a dumbass, ive been dealing with cats my whole life this aint rocket science

@alucard-jy8wh

2 ай бұрын

@@Cellardoor_ seriously though yall act like this applys to most cats when it only applys to some, ever notice how some cats when paired always get into fights, yeah not akways a good option when your cat is pist off all the time