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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / June 2004Should I get 1 or 2 kittens?
I'm seriously thinking about getting a kitten, but I can't decide if I should get 1 or 2. I presently don't have a cat. A friend of mine said she has 9 kittens and wants to give them away. I saw the whole litter the other day and each kitten looks very cute and friendly, including the parent cats. The kittens are 12 weeks old. They are not a pure breed as most are all gray and a smaller number are all black. I'm wondering if it's better, for their sake, to get two instead of one. Is it any different to care for 2 cats instead of 1?  SignatureIt's appalling that people want pizza delivery and don't respect the service. http://www.tipthepizzaguy.com > I'm seriously thinking about getting a kitten, but I can't decide if I > should get 1 or 2. I presently don't have a cat. A friend of mine said [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Is it any different to care for 2 cats instead of 1? I'd get 2. They have each other for company when you're not home and it's not much more work caring for 2 than 1. W >> I'm seriously thinking about getting a kitten, but I can't decide if I >> should get 1 or 2. I presently don't have a cat. A friend of mine said [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > W Two is always better because they are good company. I've never heard anyone say they were sorry to get two, but many people go and get another shortly after getting one because they cannot keep up with the energy. It's also very good company and fun for you. >kittens? >From: Lord Stiffmenot stiffmenotspammenot@pizzadriversspammenot.com >Is it any different to care for 2 cats instead of 1? Not really. Having 2 cats is a great idea, as they can keep each other company when you're not around. Also, it helps with socializing to have 2 kittens. They're great at playing with each other and using up that kitten energy. I would highly recommend getting 2. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm > >kittens? > >From: Lord Stiffmenot stiffmenotspammenot@pizzadriversspammenot.com > > >Is it any different to care for 2 cats instead of 1? > > Not really. Having 2 cats is a great idea, as they can keep each other company when you're not around. Also, it helps with socializing to have 2 kittens. They're great at playing with each other and using up that kitten energy. I would highly recommend getting 2. And a digital camera so you can keep us updated on their childhood and adolescence. :') >> >kittens? >> >From: Lord Stiffmenot stiffmenotspammenot@pizzadriversspammenot.com [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > And a digital camera so you can keep us updated on their childhood and > adolescence. :') I have a digital camera so I can take plenty of pictures and post them on a site. I've decided to get 2 kittens. They should be at my place tomorrow. My friend wasn't home today when I dropped by unannounced. SignatureIt's appalling that people want pizza delivery and don't respect the service. http://www.tipthepizzaguy.com > I have a digital camera so I can take plenty of pictures and post them on a site. I've decided to get 2 kittens. They should be at my place tomorrow. My friend wasn't home today when I dropped by unannounced. Wonderful! > I'm seriously thinking about getting a kitten, but I can't decide if I > should get 1 or 2. I presently don't have a cat. A friend of mine said [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Is it any different to care for 2 cats instead of 1? Expect 2x the consumption of food and litter. Also expect having to deal with 2x the issues (problems) than with just one cat. But, also expect 2x the fun and enjoyment. Signature"Its the bugs that keep it running." -Joe Canuck circa Mon, 21 Jun 2004 09:11:22 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, Lord Stiffmenot (stiffmenotspammenot@pizzadriversspammenot.com) said, > I'm seriously thinking about getting a kitten, but I can't decide if I > should get 1 or 2. I presently don't have a cat. A friend of mine said [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Is it any different to care for 2 cats instead of 1? Answered in another newsgroup. For future reference, you don't have to post separately to each of the newsgroups; you can post to all of them at the same time- it's called cross-posting. When kept to a minimum number of groups, it's not impolite. :-) Laura SignatureExperience is the name every one gives to their mistakes. -Oscar Wilde > I'm seriously thinking about getting a kitten, but I can't decide if I > should get 1 or 2. I presently don't have a cat. A friend of mine said [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Is it any different to care for 2 cats instead of 1? Other than extra food, water, litter and vet bills, no. I don't think it's any more work at all, honestly, just a little more money. As long as I have a bowl of food and water, putting more in there isn't a big deal. And I have to change/scoop a box, anyway, so that's no more work or at most an extra 30 seconds a day. Once you have one, you might as well get another. I find it much easier to care for more than one. If you only have one, you have to be the entertainer - and they can have oodles of energy. If you have more than one, they entertain each other and you don't feel guilty for working all day. Signature-- ~kaeli~ To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace > I'm seriously thinking about getting a kitten, but I can't decide if I > should get 1 or 2. I presently don't have a cat. A friend of mine said [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Is it any different to care for 2 cats instead of 1? Two is definitely better than one! They'll play with each other and entertain you. They'll keep each other company while you're out. Don't worry about their ignoring you. They will each have a relationship with you according to their personalities. You wlll never regret getting two. Or three! No, start with two. ;-) Priscilla > > I'm seriously thinking about getting a kitten, but I can't decide if I > > should get 1 or 2. I presently don't have a cat. A friend of mine said [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Priscilla I add my vote for two kittens. =o) For the companionship, fun and love, you get double the coverage, and the cats can keep one another company when you're not home. The vet bills are a little higher, and feeding two cats is a little more expensive, but definitely worth it. Two kittens will go through your food and litter supplies faster, but you'd still have to buy the food and litter if you only get one cat. Once you have all their basic equipment such as food bowls, litter boxes and toys, it's really not that bad. Melissa Get 2! They will play together. Taking care of 2 is no more trouble than 1. Definitely get 2. Sue > I'm seriously thinking about getting a kitten, but I can't decide if I > should get 1 or 2. I presently don't have a cat. A friend of mine said [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Is it any different to care for 2 cats instead of 1? |
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