Despite popular belief, cats are actually very social beings and they do benefit greatly from having feline buddies from a young age. We understand some adult cats are better solo, but this post is specific to kittens!

For adopters, we do believe it’s actually half the work to have two kittens. It’s a win-win for both humans and cats, let us explain why! 

1- Playtime: Kittens will be crazy, they’ll want to wrestle and play and burn kitten energy every few hours, yes, even at night! Having a buddy means they will take out all of that craziness on them instead of you! This doesn’t mean they won’t play with their humans, it’s just that their play needs will be met more often by a buddy of their own species. That’s a big perk in our opinion! 

1- Playtime: Kittens will be crazy, they’ll want to wrestle and play and burn kitten energy every few hours, yes, even at night! Having a buddy means they will take out all of that craziness on them instead of you! This doesn’t mean they won’t play with their humans, it’s just that their play needs will be met more often by a buddy of their own species. That’s a big perk in our opinion! 

2- Entertainment: Humans make for great companions for cats, and viceversa. But we have human lives...we go to work, we go to sleep, we go out on date nights...Having a companion of their same species means your cat will always be entertained, active and enriched, even when you’re not available. 

3- Less trouble: When kittens get bored and they don’t have a buddy there to entertain them, they can get in trouble. It is our rescue partner’s experience that kittens adopted by themselves have a tendency to turn to destructive behaviors like scratching furniture, biting objects, etc. Two kittens keep each other occupied and out of trouble. 

4- Easier Intro If You Already Have an Adult Cat: I know, this sounds counter intuitive, but hear us out! If your kitty is not that playful anymore, and enjoys to relax and have quiet time, bringing in a new kitten will most likely stress them out. When you bring a kitten pair into a home with a senior cat, the kittens will drive each other nuts, not your older cat! Older kitties may benefit from having feline company at home, but it is our experience that they do not enjoy being bothered by all of that kitten energy. Kittens don’t understand boundaries yet, and they’ll experiment those limits on each other, not on the senior kitty. 

5-Bonded Pairs: Some kittens are already bonded to a litter mate and can’t be separated. These cats have developed a bond that is very special, and their life quality will significantly decrease if split apart. If your favorite rescue tells you there’s a pair of kittens that are bonded, please consider adopting them together. If you want two kitties, it’s a great choice to get a bonded pair. Litter mates can also be wonderful friends. And if you want to get kittens from different litters, you can check out our blog on how to introduce two cats to each other! 

To recap, if you’re interested in adopting a kitten, please consider adopting a pair. It will enrich their lives and we all know: Happy cat, happy home! If you can’t adopt two kittens, we recommend adopting a young kitten only if you already have a playful cat at home. If you want a single cat, you can ask your rescue if there’s any adult cats that are happy as single. Each rescue also knows their kitties well and they’ll let you know who’s bonded, who needs a buddy and who can be a single cat! 

If you adopt two kitties, it’s a good idea to have enough kitty beds and furniture for two. Read our blog on how to make your home cat friendly!