How many cats do you have? 🐈🐈

@Bry-Guy909

2 жыл бұрын

4, 2 females and 2 males.

@disgruntledmoderate5331

2 жыл бұрын

Two- one male, one female. They adore each other... most of the time.

@bobloblaw9791

2 жыл бұрын

2, 1 male and one female. They’re around the same ago (around 2 years old) I had the male first and he was a handful, so I got him a playmate. It helped his 3am Zoomies. No regrets. Both are the best, but I definitely recommend having 2 cats if you are gone during the day.

@goodbye_horsegirls

2 жыл бұрын

Four originals, one foster fail just added to the furrever boys. On average 6-9 cats under our roof. I just love to foster. They’re the most delightful house guests. Even the geriatric ones with explosive diarrhea. ;)

@cattitude7809

2 жыл бұрын

I still have 8!😸(we never know when that number will go up!! lol.)

I'm a one cat guy and he's a one human cat. We love each other very much.

I got two kittens from a shelter (One year old today! 🎂😺) who’d shared a cage since tiny baby time. They support each other and are family. And they do play and keep each other company. Two boys, the only downside is they like to plop down on top of me to sleep in a catpile, and they’re heavy!

@ettaplace6716

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for keeping them together!!! Cats need each other as they are very social creatures..

I have two, but they weren't adopted together. Socrates (male) is 14 and Tesla (female) is 10. Both are fairly laid back - Tesla in particular doesn't have an aggressive bone in her body - & inseparable. We moved recently, & they've definitely been cuddling together as they've adjusted to the new place.

@pawwalker3492

2 жыл бұрын

Cats don't need to be related to bond - as you have seen. In my comment I said that cats in barn and colonies find buddies, and bond that way. Nice that Socrates and Tesla are there for each other, and there for you.

We adopted 2 siblings, both males, from a cat rescue when they were a couple months old. I first met them a few weeks earlier, but they were still too young to be separated from their mother. They are both ginger cats. They get along well and still play, groom and chase each other around the house. We have had them 5 years now and would be lost without them. 🐈🐈❤️

I have 2 brothers. They get on well most of the time. But I don't feel so guilty leaving for work. They have each other.

Very thorough, thanks. I found a very sick female orange kitten. Once she got healthy and was spayed, I knew her sweet personality needed a companion. When she was 8 months old I adopted a male orange cat who was almost a year old. Best matchup ever. They act as if they were litter mates. Two is my limit but I get so much joy watching from both of them.

This will be helpful when I get my next cats

I recently adopted two kitties, at 13 weeks 🐱🐯. I would suggest doing so. 1. Their brother and sister, so no fighting. 2. Even when I'm gone, they both have a playmate. 3. While family, they have very different personalities. So that's fun to watch. 4. I love cats, so it's fun to have them...when they meet me at the door. 🐯🐱🐯🐱🐯🐱🐯🐱🐯🐱🐯🐱🐯🐱🐯

I grew up with a Tuxdeo cat name Boots, and an orange cat name Not Mike

@Tefisheep

2 жыл бұрын

His name was Not Mike? That's brilliant, I love it. I've had a few tuxedo cats, Cyndi Clawper (who turned out to be male), Gilbert and George (brothers) and Black Puss & White Puss (rescue sisters, though White Puss wasn't a tuxedo). I had an orange tabby female kitten called Tango (an orange soda in the UK) and a Tabby kitten who adopted us after his mum got run over, he wasn't even weaned, we were in Italy for the summer, so had to get advice on how to feed and wean him and find him a home before we left, he was called Crazy Legs, and a tabby my daughter was given for her 4th birthday and she called it BizBiz and we currently have a farm cat who has adopted my husband, she's beautiful but no idea what mix. Not Mike is one of the best cat names I've heard.

I'm on my second formerly feral kitty. She had tuff early life. She's definitely an only child type. She's punched the bottom of the screen in storm door 3 times. At other cats just saying hi. Nope. Only room for one princess in the castle. 🤔🤔😺

@1940limited

Жыл бұрын

We adopted a stray cat 3 years ago. He hung around the house for about 6 months before we took him in. Our 5 resident cats accepted him as part of the family immediately. There's never been any hostility but he gets quite upset when any other strays come around and he sees them in the yard. It's kind of funny. We adopted a kitten about a year ago and he was cranky for about a day, then accepted her as a companion.

A lot of shelters, if asked, will let someone looking to adopt a pair of cats, let you know which ones they would like to not split up if possible as well 💕 Thank you for a wonderful video!

@1940limited

Жыл бұрын

In some case they will require you to take both of them if they've bonded at the shelter.

The shelter I volunteer at now requires kittens to be adopted in pairs. Previously it was just a strong suggestion.

Two Calicos and one Tuxedo male. The Calicos weren't raised together but have bonded and love each other. They also love the Tuxedo, who is about to turn 21 in a couple of weeks!

The question for me is: does 2 cats mean twice the odds of being woken up in the middle of the night (or 6AM)? I assume so.

@neilm.greenberg4173

2 жыл бұрын

I cat sit my friend's two ten month old girls at my place sometimes...the girls know they will not see me until 6am...if I oversleep, they will both sit outside my bedroom door by 6:15am...if I'm still not up their cat alarms will go off at about 6:30am...I know it's because they miss me, not because they got used to breakfast being served by 6:30am...🐈 🐈...😁

@Scottlp2

2 жыл бұрын

@@neilm.greenberg4173 “the girls know they will not see me till 6Am”. So you close the bedroom door with them outside?

@neilm.greenberg4173

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scottlp2 not closed completely...they can easily push the door to get in, and have several times...usually at night, they stay in the spare bedroom next to mine, which is pretty much their room now...they leave me alone at night, and I leave them alone during their mid morning to mid afternoon nap...leaves us the morning and mid afternoon until about midnight to play with the mousies, crinkle balls, fishing pole toys, tiny tennis balls, and stuffed sharks...they seem to also enjoy just looking out my window at the birdies, something they don't get to do at home...friend got them at six weeks old, and they typically spend 80-90% of their time at her place...I have the same litter, litterbox, and food at my place, and they don't seem to mind being at my place, or the short drive to my place...we think they both like having their own room, and the fact my apartment is much bigger...we joke I'm 1/3 owner...the back end...🤔

@Scottlp2

2 жыл бұрын

@@neilm.greenberg4173 thanks.

@PurrfectlyTabby

2 жыл бұрын

My parents have 2 female cats. The tabby one is fine but the black and white one will wake the whole household up in the night when she sees another cat outside.

We had a pair of male littermates that were best buddies but sadly lost one at only six years old, leaving the other brother absolutely devastated. We weren’t emotional ready for new kittens but knew we needed to get them as quickly as possible because the remaining cat was the type who needed his own tribe. We ended up getting a pair of 7wk old littermates that got along very well with each other, one male and one female. With something new to distract him, the older male’s grief started visibly easing fairly rapidly and he quickly bonded with the two new babies and “supervised” the raising of them. Three years later we have a tight-knit and harmonious feline family that we routinely find in a three-headed snuggle puddle.

my family had 2 black cats, 1 female(Karen,9) and 1 male (Caleb, 9) Karen had to be put down last year due to a growth in her mouth that made it difficult for her to eat and drink and groom herself. she was a very small cat, cute as a button, shy but sweet. she had an eye infection which meant she had one cloudy eye. I miss her all the time 😢😢😢❤

@ThePurringJournal

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss. 💔😿

We got 2 cats, both kittens, a male and female. We got them on the same day. They quickly bonded with each other and would often play together and snuggle up together. The first night with us the male was calling out for his mother (he had been taken away from her that same day) and our female kitten comforted him and helped him settle. She was always very motherly to him even though she was only a couple of weeks older than him.

@PerlaLovesDomo

Жыл бұрын

did u spay/neuter them both or only 1?

@lannamcf

Жыл бұрын

@@PerlaLovesDomo Both were spayed/neutered when they were old enough.

Two cats, brother and sister. The used to be best buds. Something happened and now not so much.

I love, love, LOVE that people are now realizing that cats are not loners, and do like to have other cats around. They do gather in _prides_ in community/barn situations, and have Bonded Buddies. This is something many Cat People have know for - _ever,_ by pure observation. Some cats do like to be the only ones, but most like company.

@1940limited

Жыл бұрын

I think you're right. We've always had multiple cats and they get along fine but I've heard many horror stories about peopel who cannot assimilate cats. Some cats do all right by themselves, too. We have tow ct from the local animal shelter that were returned because of compatibility problems with a resident cat. They've done fine with us. We've had them for several years.

@pawwalker3492

Жыл бұрын

@@1940limited we have three littermates. Two are fine - one, even though she'd never been away from this house or her siblings, wanted to be alone. So we let her go to an elder relative's home. Worked out well, and when my aunt passed away, she came back here. Still goes off by herself, but is a tiny bit more sociable. Maybe she missed her brother and sister.

@1940limited

Жыл бұрын

@@pawwalker3492 Thanks for doing all you can to make her happy.

My wife and I adopted three! On occasion we'll see them sleeping in a great big cuddle puddle. A purr pile.

i adopted 2 females. took awhile for them to get friendly but definitely worth it

I got 2 kittens, brother and sister, and I can’t imagine my life without them. They had already bonded being from the same litter, and we are one happy family 😻😻

@PerlaLovesDomo

Жыл бұрын

did u neauter/spay them both or one of them? asking cuz im about to adopt 2 kitties Boy and Girl (same litter)

@serpentree

4 ай бұрын

@@PerlaLovesDomo hey, have you done that? because im also about to adopt two kittens, a male and a female, and I dont know what to do

@ThisUserLovesTRS

4 ай бұрын

@@serpentree my 2nd account. But, yes, i did end up neutering/spaying both!! I have no problems w them in heat or anything like that!

@serpentree

4 ай бұрын

@@ThisUserLovesTRS thanks for your response! the thing is, i want to adopt both of them as kittens, so before i am able to neuter/spay them, they will most likely mate, what do you think?

@ThisUserLovesTRS

4 ай бұрын

I think they are too little to understand what mating is. I forgot how many weeks they were when i spayed them. It was pretty early like 12 weeks I think. Idk, but definitely do neuter them so they don’t make babies!

You are right that depends on the cat. If they are kittens or young it would probably be okay, but older cats may not like another cat on their territory. In shelters there are many cats in shelters who dislike another cat being around.

Definitely the way to go but I disagree about the costs. Vet care can be very expensive and one chronically ill cat is even too much for most people. I think you should figure worst case scenario BEFORE you adopt two sweet, precious felines.

@hume6900

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of vets offer discounts for multiple pets and pet insurance is always a great idea to think about when you first get your cats or even within the first couple of years. The pair of cats we have now both had all their teeth removed surgically, due to a genetic condition either before they turned 1 or before they turned 2, I think it was 1. We did not have the insurance then, though we have since taken it out. We are refunded 80 to 90% of the cost from everything from annual check ups, to surgery. I think perhaps even prescription drugs are included, but, I couldn’t swear to it. The price for the insurance is quite reasonable, especially when you have multiple pets.

@1940limited

Жыл бұрын

We adopted a stray cat 3 years ago who developed a serious urinary tract problem almost a little over a year ago. He needed major sugary. The tab came to almost $3000. He's fine now and fully recovered, but he was one expensive stray cat! In 40 years of cat ownership, it's the only time we had a major bill.

@HdHd-hp6qz

Жыл бұрын

I know this one person who was so ignorant. Was given two kittens to adopt in a one bedroom flat. She doesn’t even have a job the flat skinks of cat piss they haven’t had any of their jabs because she can afford them. And she goes out most nights leaving them alone in a one bedroom flat for hours each day. And now she has got attached to them and can’t do the right thing of giving them away to a better home. I would encourage people to adopt only one kitten first unless you have all your financial affairs in order and the space to house them.

I have 3 cats. My oldest is 13 years old and we adopted her when she was 3. And now we have 2 young cats. They have each 1year .We adopted them when they were 3 months old. They get along great. But my oldest cat is mad at them most of the time and ignore them most of the time.😸😸😾

It really depends on the cat's personality and upbringing, as the video says. I had a male cat for 16 years, most of the time on his own. When he was still youngish, I found a lost kitten in the lobby of my walk-up apartment (apparently abandoned by a human). I had him as my second cat for a while, and he was very happy, but my older cat was a bit withdrawn. After I left them both with friends while I was on vacation, they somehow let the younger one escape, and my older cat was back to a singleton. He immediately became very loving again and made it very clear that I was HIS human and he was happier with sole possession! Later, I had two sisters (litter mates) and they weren't that close and were very possessive/jealous of my attention. Didn't really play together. I do think two cats of the same sex are maybe not a good idea. Get a male and a female (both fixed) and maybe they will bond better. Less rivalry.

Will they be a little more calmer and less destructive if there are 2 cats that are 6 months to a year old? Or will there now be double the destruction? That's what I'm worried about.

I forgot, TWICE THE VET BILLS! TWICE THE COST OF FLEA MEDS. TWICE THE COST OF GOOD CAT FOOD! All that considered I love my two fur babies totally!

@1940limited

Жыл бұрын

We have 5 and a stray outdoors we feed.

@bigcat618

Жыл бұрын

Twice the love.

@loretta_3843

Жыл бұрын

You can't pay for twice as much cuteness 🤷🏻‍♀️

@Galatic_

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the mice and rats

@pssspsspssspss

Жыл бұрын

Less cost play, less pet sitting money spent, more friendliness and the list goes on

I adopted two cats 3 months apart, they are now 11 months and 2.5 years old. They bonded very quickly and are much happier being together.

Actually, two does not guarantee that they will not get into trouble. They can get into trouble together.

@kathleengivant-taylor2277

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. This is true

Good info on this video, I just wanted to have one kitty, but my stepdaughter does have two kitty’s ! And of course we get lots of enjoyment & they make me laugh 😹 😂😻🥰🐈😎

I am proudly owned by 4 females!

We have 2 now. 15 1/2 yr old passed in October 9,2020 the other 2 r younger my kids found the ginger cat on the sidewalk seem mother abandoned it. He was very tiny lucky if he was a week old. Then about a week later they found a litter of 5. Bottled fed them all n litter trained eating found homes for the 5 family member took the 1 that was tinier front legs seemed were broke or injured . She used them like hooks managed to get out of of the crate put them in to keep separate from older cat. Dog the orange one first found kept him. Boxer didn't hurt them daughter would put them all in front of him n said " watch the babies" he did. The girl with leg issue healed. Got her at 6 mo's old. Older cat accepted them . When older cat died they both took turns being by him when took him to get cremated they both watched what lady did to their older brother. They grieved him. Both are 9 yrs old. Loved all my fur babies all my life. So I think it depends on their personalities love they feel etc They're great Cats all animals are misunderstood .

I have 1. She’s a 1 year old named Cashmere. She’s very independent and not overly affectionate which is what I prefer. We see “eye to eye”. I’m thinking of fostering another cat so she can have companionship because I don’t think I could handle another one “permanently”.

@1940limited

Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how adaptable cats are to environments and the people they live with.

Got first kitty off Craig’slist. Then my friend's son took in a stray didn't know she was pregnant so had 6 kittens:) So we took one -same age as the first one. They are best buds. So funny to watch

I had a female cat 1 yo +, very feisty. She was fighting other cats in the shelter before I adopted her. A few months ago I adopted a 6 month old kitten. First 2-3 days I had to keep them separate, but then it got better every week and the older female is now constantly grooming her little brother. I am very happy they keep each other company when I am away.

Mehh... I got my hands full with just one... and he enough...

@ThePurringJournal

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with "one and done" if that's what's best for your household and cat. 🐈

We adopted a cat and his story was that he came from a hoarding situation. He was a bundle of nerves. He had his own room in the house and after a couple months he still refused to come out of it. He’d sit at the door and meow for everything. I decided we should get another cat. I’m no expert but I thought it would help him. The same day we brought that new cat home he came out of his room. Unfortunately, that new cat wasn’t very good with other animals so they were never friends but it did bring the first cat out of his shell and he went all over the house and started using the dog door and brought in presents for us all the time.

I adopted two white kittens; one for me and one for my daughter but I just couldn’t separate them so my daughter has those two. I went and adopted another two from the same litter. I totally agree that two are better than one. I have a large house with two adult cats and two dogs so I isolated them to a section of the house for about 5-6 weeks and spent a lot of time with them. They are now loose in the house and get along with the other cats and the dogs because they were introduced slowly.

@1940limited

Жыл бұрын

I've always wanted a pure white car but have never found one.

@jojorey6886

Жыл бұрын

@@1940limited three have an ever so slight dot of where a couple black hairs are and one of them has a thumbprint smudge on top of his head it’s very pale. I got them at Carteret Humane Society NC. Someone left a box of 6 white kittens at the doorstep, all male. I have two and my daughter has two. If you live near that area you can check in because I’m sure the mother of the cats is not fixed.

@1940limited

Жыл бұрын

@@jojorey6886 Thank you for that reply, but I live in NE PA. I can't go to NC for a cat. I do keep an eye on our local shelter for kittens. Maybe I'll find one some day. 😊😊We have 5 cats now so I'm not aggressively looking for another one, but pure white would be tempting!

I have 3 beautiful babies 2 organ male's and one gray & black girl. The boy's are from the same litter the girl is 3 the boys are 2 since my wife died there all I have.

@deborahsolleveld4438

2 жыл бұрын

Never a dull moment at your home I’ll bet!

@eileenstasczak6606

2 жыл бұрын

My heartfelt condolences on your loss of your wife. You and your fur family are in my prayers. Btw, I also have 3, all rescues: two girls (3) from a shelter, and a boy (7 mos.), from the shoulder of I-590.

@josephredden7280

2 жыл бұрын

No never a dull moment there jealous of each other

I have two cats. They are half brother and sister but they hate each other.

@rockets4kids

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in a similar situation. They don't exactly hate each other but the boy is lonely and the girl wants nothing to do with the boy.

@starrfaithfull6934

2 жыл бұрын

@@rockets4kids Assuming the cats are spayed and neutered, that's so normal. I've never seen a happy pair of cats. Everyone in your situation reports the same issue. Of course, on cat sites, it's heresy to say this. Cat lovers won't hear of anything negative. I have found that males cats want to be YOUR one and only. They're loving and gentle with their humans, (providing they weren't teased and taught to scratch as kittens.) My experience is based on 70 years of ownership and observation.

Multiple cats really helps control obesity! This is especially so if they're indoor cats.

@mikelouis9389

2 жыл бұрын

I have six. One is a very old girl who is half crippled. She's a sweet old thing and we are trying to make her final time as pleasant as possible. I also have two 4 year old tabby boys who are littermates. Finally, I have three siblings from another litter who are about 8 months old, a tiny calico/tortie who's very dainty and sweet, her sister who's a full tortie who's big and robust as you could ask for and their brother, a giant ginger who's now bigger than the adult tabbies. The morning zoomies are a thing of legend!

@HdHd-hp6qz

Жыл бұрын

Not true my sister has two cats in a three storey house and one of them is still obese.

@mikelouis9389

Жыл бұрын

@HdHd-hp6qz So, your one example out weighs everything else?

@HdHd-hp6qz

Жыл бұрын

@Mike Louis That one example puts your theory into myth mode.

@mikelouis9389

Жыл бұрын

@HdHd-hp6qz Not my myth, actual cat behaviorists. But yeah, your one single anonymous uncited example, will, of course, outweigh everything and everyone else else. How internet.

I had a cat since June last year and wanted to eventually adopt a second....Ended up I had to move a month ago and a younger cat came with the place and decided to give it a shot. (Landlords said if it didn't work they would take her upstairs with them).....Im pleased to say that they got along immediately and get along great. Happy for the both of them that they have company while I'm gone all day!

@1940limited

Жыл бұрын

We've had the same luck with all of our cats. They get acquainted very fast and get along great.

@JTCT371

Жыл бұрын

@@1940limited It was a relief....its a couple of months since my first comment and theyre best of friends.

@1940limited

Жыл бұрын

@@JTCT371 Great news!

Ooooo

I have to and I do not recommend... Would have never ever done it if I knew how they would behave. It's incredibly stressful...

10 is best!!!!!! Currently hav 5. The most was 26 when i was fostering . i adopted a pair of ferrels that were caged together as kittens born a month apart a yr n half ago. They are definately "brother n sister" !!!!! And they are all over the 19 yr tux!!! He bosses them!!!! The oldest i adopted yrs ago was 18yrs!!!! And for me all 3 of my males are more affectionate than my 2 females

Lmao I've had a lot of cats and the boys have always been more affectionate than the girls! The girls have typically been more playful and the boys are forever kittens, cuddling up and laying on me.

@1940limited

Жыл бұрын

We've always had mostly male cats, but had one female for 15 years who was friendly and outgoing. Our newest female we've had a little over a year is very affectionate and everybody's friend. If a service man comes into the house she's right in the middle of it all trying to help. 🙂

I can 100 % agree... i adopted two cats and it was the best decision. When i work all day, they are not alone, they have eachother as company and to play with. No matter how much your cat loves you, she needs company of her own kin to communicate and interact with. A Cat will feel anxiety when you leave her alone all day long and she will feel lonley. The cost for food will not be that much more and to see both my cats happy is worth gold. When i was sick with pneumonia i had constantly one of them sitting on my chest purring and warming my chest, trying to heal me. When one of them got tired and left to eat or drink or use the cat litter box the other Cat instantly came to "take over" and sit on my chest... that went on day and night, till i started to get a bit better... they were litterally working shift on me to nurse me when i was sick. Also in the nights when i sleep, i usually have one of them sleeping on my right side and the other one sleeping on my left side. So i can pet one with my right hand and the other one with my left hand. Perfect cuddle time. Also if you bring home a new partner, there will be less drama and they will not be that jelaous. Single cats can suffer extreme anxiety when a new life partner shows up, because they are so imprinted on you, it will hurt them to the core, if you sudenly cuddle and kiss someone else than them and give the cat less love and attention, it can break their hearts. But if they dont see you as their mommy, but instead as a member of their pack, they will also be more relaxed about accepting your new partner into "their family".

I have 2 because my first cat was very sad and depressed, so I adopted a second

My last kitten adoption came after one of my pair passed. In that case my adult cat was used to having another cat around.

I don’t have 2 cats, I have 1 cat and 1 golden doodle, we got them 2 weeks apart and our cat is 1 week older. They are best friend and do everything together! Our cat does some dog like things and our dog does some cat like things

I totally agree with all the points you made. The.more the merrier for you I always say 😸😸😸😻😻😻♥️♥️♥️🐾✌️👍😃

Excellent info. Thank you so much. Based on your advice, I will get a female for my adult male.

I have one cat, but if it was completely up to me, I would have adopted one of her littermates as well. However, I'll be in the process of getting a kitten sometime next month. I cannot wait!! 😁 My resident cat is 2-going on 3 and isn't agressive or territorial at all. She's crazy & silly at times, but is an absolute sweetheart. I just *know* she would love having a playmate and companion. I not only hope for this to happen, to adopt a suitable kitten from my local animal shelter, but also pray for it. I'll probably edit this comment if it becomes a reality & if I remember. Lol! 🙏🙏🙏

I have never had good luck adopting two cats, even if they are siblings. One always becomes alpha and the other becomes a recluse. I think that adopting two shelter cats who have already bonded might be one solution.

@1940limited

Жыл бұрын

We have four cats all from the same shelter and one stray we took in. They all get along great with no hostility. We've never had any problems introducing a new cat to the residents.

I currently have four cats, two males and two females; my older male, Tigger (currently 20) and older female, Darla (now 13) were adopted at the same time and are buddies, then we got the younger female, Lilly(currently 7) after another cat I used to have died of cancer, and can annoy the older two but they get along for the most part. The younger male, Shadow (2 or maybe 3 years old) was a street cat that was hanging around the backyard every night and we eventually caught him and brought him in, checking with the vet, not finding any microchip or lost cat posters for him anywhere, so we just took him in. Currently he's shy around the other three, but both the girls have been sniffing around where he's been

I wish when we adopted one we got two. Our male cat is distant and doesn't always want to play.

I TOTALLY agree with adopting 2 kittens at the same time. As for cats? Yes, they should be a bonded pair or at least be able to tolerate each other. Also? I disagree about the sexes. Unless they're litter-mates (and, obviously, neutered) it's better to adopt two of the same sex since females rarely bond with males. Even neutered, females tend to be a bit standoffish toward males. At least most of the time. I did have one set of kittens who were male/female siblings and they got along great with each other and my older cat. But they were exception. Females just tend to be wary of males. At least, that's been my experience. As far as adopting older cats is concerned, it does take a few extra steps and some patience but it's not that hard. I've adopted older cats several times and, while it can take up to 6 months for them to bond with you (one took about 3 years and only after I saved his life), but it's worth the wait. Once they do bond, it's a big deal to them, even more so than with a kitten. Here's what I did when added a 4th cat to my home. First, I was also his 4th owner and, at 15, he was very much an older cat. So he had already been through a lot. His take on arrival was probably "what fresh hell is this?" LOL! He had never lived with other cats and, as he was declawed by his first owner, he had never been outside. My cats all had their claws and went outside as often as they liked. I began by putting him in a separate room, with the door closed for 3-4 days. This gave him time to "decompress" and adjust to a new environment. Also, it gave him time to learn I was his new owner. I visited him 6-8 times a day, not just to feed him and clean his box, but to visit as well. Each time I just came and would approach him unless he showed any anxiety. Then I just sat. He stared at me and I stared back. If he tried to hide, I left. I wasn't punishing him; I was trying to show him that I was not a threat. By the end of that time, he let me pet him a little-- then would back off. I backed off, too, so he knew I understood. Also, I made sure to pet my cats just before a visit and offered to let him smell my hand during a visit. Then, when I left the room, if I had pet him, I let my cats smell my hand, too. his is one good way to introduce cats/dogs to each other. After those first few days, I left the door to his room open. My other cats, of course, were curious and wandered in and out. For the first few days I monitored this, letting my cats know they could not harm this new cat. I never forced him out of the room. I left it up to him when he wanted to emerge. I continued feeding him there and kept his box in there. About 2-3 days he finally, briefly emerged-- before scurrying back into "his" room. This went on several times a day for about 5 days. After that he would emerge and stay out of the room more than in. At this point, I moved his box and food so they were in the same areas as the others'. But, of course, he had his own area to eat, apart from all others, in the kitchen, with his own water. I also kept using the bowls he came with, so everyone knew this was his. It was probably another few weeks before he "joined" the group, i.e., stayed on a couch when they joined him or wasn't afraid to approach them, etc. There wasn't any fighting and, eventually, he took his place on my lap on a regular basis. While he could never go outside alone, I did take him out on a leash with a harness regularly so he wasn't jealous of the others. We all lived together for another four years before he passed. He was 19. I hope he enjoyed his last few years with us.

I technically have two cats both are female. We got them at separate times. Melia (8) is mine and Dilah (10 months) is my sisters cat. It took a while for Melia to get used to Dilah. But now Melia even grooms Dilah and they love to chase each other around the house.

We have 5 cats; 1 female and 4 males. 4 came from the local animal shelter; one is a stray we adopted. In 40 years of cat ownership, we've never had any problems introducing new cats to the residents. Within 24 hours they're buds, sometimes sooner. Maybe we've been lucky? I don't know.

One thing I want to add: Whenever you have more than one cat, DO step in when there's tension-- whether it seems like one cat is pestering the other or if there's a direct confrontation. DO step in and stop them. Never allow them to be aggressive toward each other. They will ALL respond to this. You're the mom and they will accept whatever you say. So do not sit back and let them work it out for themselves. Even if you do, they may remain distant but will tolerate each other. If you do nothing, you may unwittingly be sewing the seeds of civil war.

@1940limited

Жыл бұрын

We have two big males that remain distant, but tolerate each other. There's never any hostility, but one is a little intimidated by the other and give him a wide berth. It's actually a little funny. Can't explain it was they've lived together for at least 3 years and only started behaving liek this recently.

We had two cats in our house and they hated each other. One of the cats passed away and I'm sure our remaining cat would be horrified if she wasn't an "only" cat.

bellissimo e molto utile come sempre..io ho un solo gatto maschio di quasi due anni.. e cerco durante il giorno di non lasciarlo mai troppo solo..ma e' sempre cosi adorabile..

I've always had adopted cats, presently I have a pair of litter mates that can't be separated, the guy I got them from was going to give me the male and he wanted the female, after watching them for a while I told him I would take both or none, seeing where I live alone my cats are now my family, I shop for them before myself, they're wanted and loved here with me

I have 5, all rescues, and they are all a family unit. It's so funny because the three boys always hang together, and the two girls always hang together, but when I wake up in the morning they are all cuddling together.

My experience with the two sexes is the opposite. The females, though loving, are usually more "self-contained" and it's the boys that want attention and cuddling. Of course, everyone is neutered, so that may have something to do with removing the independent streak of the males. IMHO, the males tend to be more affectionate (ie, "needy") and the females are smarter.

We adopted 3 at once Then adopted a kitten a year plus later. They mostly get along.

You left out, two cats create about 10 times the mischief! We adopted two stray kittens, when mama disappeared. They are both female, six months old now. Everything you say is true. Another informative video.

As mentioned in the video, it is very important for kittens to have another cat in their life during the first year for normal development. Adopting litter mates usually works out best, although kittens introduced to each other early also work out well. Two cats keep each other company. A bored cat is a potentially mischievous cat.

I found a stray kitten. My cat of 7 years is not happy right now 😅 i hope they learn to live together

I have 11 cats, that’s better than 2 😂

@cattitude7809

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, definitely!!!! 😸

@richardcaldeira3684

2 жыл бұрын

And I love every one of them 😻

@cattitude7809

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardcaldeira3684 Yes, I feel the same way, I've got 8 right now!😸

I had an indoor outdoor cat for 17 years and never had any problems with him being the only pet in the household. Two cats means double the bills in food and vet bills. Get what you can afford owning a cat isn’t cheap.

Should we adopt two same gender cat or will you suggest otherwise? Thanks

I'm planning to adopt a pair of bonded cats. My last 2 cats hated each other til they parted this world, & I don;t want to go through that again.

I have 2 the most yummilicious cats ever . 1 : mama mew ( she )❤ 😻 2 : mew mew ( she )💜 😻

I adopted 2 sisters that are 10 months old. Should they be spayed right away? When should I get them spayed? Thank you. :)

best thing I ever did for my single cat was get him a brother. they play and run and jump and tumble- bite and hiss and hide none stop. they so happy together

My Millie, age six, is a one person cat. I’m home nearly all the time, being retired and having limited mobility. She sits, lays, or follows me everywhere including the restroom. She’s jealous of Tolliver the tortoise. Millie thinks I’m a larger form of cat. Being female, she has little interest in going outdoors.

should i adopt two (already bonded) kittens if i have a dog? my dog is male and 9 years old if that matters

@ThePurringJournal

2 жыл бұрын

It totally depends! I recommend talking to your vet and/or the animal shelter. Based on more details, they'll be able to help you figure out if it's a good idea or not. ❤

@starrfaithfull6934

2 жыл бұрын

friend, be careful about that. Your dog is past his prime in dog years. I doubt he'll want to share his life and last years with two attention-getting, romping cats. Dogs are devoted and faithful. You should be, too.

Rescued 2 kittens, they're brothers, love those boys

I have one , shes a year old but Im worried ive “missed rhe window” where she will tolerate having another cat in the house.

@Herr_Vorragender

7 ай бұрын

There is no window. The key is to find the matching character. One further challenge is that your home is your cats territory. A further cat will be seen as an intruder. But there are techniques to solve that problem. Play pattern, body strength, socialisation, etc all things to consider with the correct companion. If in doubt, there is professional help available. But don't stress your self about it! It is far worse to join 2 random cats by chance. It's wrong to assume that 2 kitten will become and stay friends. It is equally wrong to assume that siblings will result in beeing the perfect match.

Because of apartment rules, I'm only allowed one cat.

@ThePurringJournal

2 жыл бұрын

That's not uncommon! But thankfully you're allowed the one. ❤ It's so sad when landlords don't allow *any* pets.

@ameliawarfield5637

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThePurringJournal Very true.

We adopted two sister cats. They are both indoor. They eat, sleep, try to destroy things and toys, fight alot at night, meow/hiss at creatures out the window and spend the rest of their time bored and/or using the litter box.

My baby lost his brother and is ever so lonely but i cant afford another one at the moment 😢

I had two cats, they lived 14 years and died within a year of each other. It was very had to lose them. I still think of them often, they were very loving .

We started out with 2 kitties - 2 sisters 3 months old at the time of adoption, then a couple of years later my sister and her Westie also female joined us. Our two girls were quite accepting from the start. 1 Fiona fell instantly in love with her canine cousin Jinty and our other one Phoebe fell instantly in like with Jinty. Unfortunately, we Jinty crossed over the Rainbow Bridge a few weeks before Christmas at the ripe old age of 15 1/2. The girls kept looking for her for a few days. Anyway we are back down to the Dynamic Duo.

One is good enough for me.

From Ohio. Mommy to Shadow Kitty 🐈‍⬛

I have two cats. An older male who is almost 5 years. The other is almost 8 months. She is the sweetest friendliest fur baby. My older male is spoilt rotten. He refuses to accept her and bites really hard. Cannot leave them together. Tried everything. Please help someone. I love them both dearly i just need them to get along .

@dr.bhawanasehrawat6456

2 ай бұрын

What's the condition now...are they now? If you then in how much time they come together?

i have 7!

My cat was 15 dollars lol Her name is Lily She’s a girl

Man I can’t get 0 how will I even get one😭😭

My cat was scared of my rabbit when we first got him, now my cat will avoid him as much as she can but isnt as scared

I did not adopt two kittens when I had the chance because of the cost at the vet. The one I did adopt cost me quite a bit at the vet. Double the food, double the kitty litter. You shouldn't say the cost is the same because no vet I know (in Los Angeles) would not charge you for each cat. Bad information. That said, it I had of had the money, I would have adopted two kittens at the same time. Buddies.

@ThePurringJournal

2 жыл бұрын

We never said cost is the same. We said it's not *that much more.* We also did not say that a vet wouldn't charge you for a cat. We said some may offer discounts for multiple cats.

@HdHd-hp6qz

Жыл бұрын

That’s still misleading information. You should be clear in your pros and cons for adopting two at the same time. The cons are double the finances for food, vet bills because cats don’t get ill together, double the mess that means more cat poo equally double the cat litter. Owning one cat is nearly as expensive as owning a dog the only difference is you can leave a cat for longer periods of time if litter trained.

I had a seven year old mean cat that spent most of those seven years out side killing anything and everything that moved including chasing coyotes out of the yard when he started killing the neighboring farmers chickens I thought I should bring him inside because the farmer was going to shoot him so he became an indoor cat soon after that a five week old kitten came to the house and squeezed in the back porch without me knowing it I looked over and saw both the old cat and the young kitten playing and they soon became best buddies so the moral of the story is even mean cats can take a kitten under its wing

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I have it on good authority from my single menopausal friend that 9 is the purrrfect amount of cats to have in the house.

We have four.

More than one cat? So, just two? I would rather adopt a pregnant kitty and raise the litter. I did that once and enjoyed that the kitties were quite bonded. From my standpoint, I was cat furniture for more than one of them simultaneously.