do we get two cats or one?

[Anonymous]

Wow, thanks for so many replies!
To be clear, we'd adopt THESE two cats or a completely separate one.

The question really came about because we had only really thought of having one until we started learning more about cats, and how they typically like to be in pairs.

[Anonymous]

OP, I would suggest you get two instead of one for various reasons. You'll be giving home to 2 cats instead of only 1. They both will have each others company which will lead to their good mental health. >^..^<

[Anonymous]

two. they are SOOO fun to watch!

[Anonymous]

Two. Especially if they will be left alone for any time due to work, vacations, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Two are really entertaining and will keep each other company. I wish I had gotten two from the start - we just have one and I want another but I'm concerned with how they'd get along.

+1 Our cat gets so lonely when we go away ( or to work), even with a cat sitter. Even if cats aren't best buds, they keep each other company and relieve loneliness. I would get two next time. I don't think litter is a big deal, but vet bills can be - our single cat has cost us a lot, and if we had two with medical needs, that would get very costly. Growing up we had two cats who never got sick, but my current cat has had some issues. You just never know. But if you can afford it, I think two is better than one.

[Anonymous]

It depends on how often another adult would be in the home.

If the cat would be left home alone a substantial amount of time, I highly recommend two cats. Sure, it will be more money to have two cats vs. one, but it will be more than worth the extra cost because one cat home alone all day will be very sad and isolating because lonely cats can get pretty sad.

[Anonymous]

It sounds like these two cats would be great. But we started off with just one cat, and he was just fine. Yeah, a little lonely when we went away for more than one day - but he recovered!

We now have two cats and a dog, and it is endlessly entertaining for us, but I'd say our initial cat actually sort of preferred things when he got us all to himself.

Two cats is definitely double the vet bills, double the food, and more fastidious cleaning of the litterbox. It works for us, we are happy, I think if you just want one that is ok, too, so long as you're not breaking up a bonded pair.