We adopted two 5 mo old kittens in the fall, a bonded sister pair. It's been the best thing ever. They really do play together SO much. I think we would see a lot more destruction if they did not have each other. They've been a great addition, and I really see the value and life enhancement for them of having each other. Two kittens is the way to go.

Anonymous wrote:We're only allowed to adopt one kitten (rental restriction). I had been hoping to adopt two. Would a single cat get lonely?

I disagree unless you plan to be away 10 hours a day! The first cat we adopted was an only and the shelter lady said she he was tortured by a female kitty in the shelter. I think he was happy that he was an only because he got all of my attention. Now I have two and they don't get along So, it isn't always true that you need to get two. They are sisters and the one dominates the other.

Just get the one kitty. It will be fine!

We got one then a year later got another because cat #1 was getting bored and aggressive. Getting a little sister helped with his boredom and aggression.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cats do not get lonely.

This! Cats are completely fine By themselves. I adopted 3 kittens and of course they’re always chasing each other and playing. But I’ve had single cats before and they are just fine. Plus multiple cats are more destructive.

Not true, when I was a cat.. I hated being alone. I loved having friends. Also I asked the other cats, we all feel the same way, we hate being alone and only hate other cat when we grow up alone and we don't know why we are unhappy but it is because we don't k now that second cat was eve an option. Then when you bring a new cat w hen we are all grown up
then we lost our "sh.. t" because we have no idea what to do with the other guy and we are pretty sure you want to replace us.

Anonymous wrote:One kitten:
Will bat at your eyelashes when yo sleep
Willy run up your back when you're working
Will love you forever

Two kittens:
Will keep each other entertained and warm
Will not love you as much

Have had both situations

With all due respect... lol.. no.. not at all.. you can have one cat that will be in a million ways not just as you said.

You can have two cats keeping you company, following you, worshiping you form the potty to the kitchen and back to the office hahaha.. sleeping on both of your sides and playing next to you with eachohter and chasing eachohter up and down the stairs, and flying down when you walk down and flying up as you do.

It depends on:
a cat
a breed
a personality of a cat
your personality
how much time do you spend with them
how much do you interact with them solo or with both..

it really all depends.

generally cats, either one or two adjust to you in a way and meet you half way, if you will offer a lot, they will bring at least as much to the table. If you offer nothing, they will hold back..

Anonymous wrote:Yes. Two is much better, they keep each other company and amused.

Yes, definitely. One thing is that two cats are much healthier emotionally, no depression, no health issues
and happy campers. Two - it is also more fun to watch them interact and have more life in the family,
cats are social animals and observing their social interaction can be enriching, uplifting and just pure fun.

Given that one of my two is on my lap and the other is on my husband’s lap ... I think two can love you plenty

Anonymous wrote:One kitten:
Will bat at your eyelashes when yo sleep
Willy run up your back when you're working
Will love you forever

Two kittens:
Will keep each other entertained and warm
Will not love you as much

Have had both situations

This.

We had a brother-sister pair that adored each other, but my singleton cats loved me obsessively. Sometimes at 4 am.

One kitten:
Will bat at your eyelashes when yo sleep
Willy run up your back when you're working
Will love you forever

Two kittens:
Will keep each other entertained and warm
Will not love you as much

Have had both situations

we got our cat at 10months, still a playful kitten but not demanding in that new kitten way. She’s been absolutely perfect.

Get two! Siblings preferably. They will sleep together, groom each other, play together.

Anonymous wrote:Cats do not get lonely.

This! Cats are completely fine By themselves. I adopted 3 kittens and of course they’re always chasing each other and playing. But I’ve had single cats before and they are just fine. Plus multiple cats are more destructive.

Anonymous wrote:If you can only have one, don't get a kitten. Even a 2-3 year old cat will be calmer, but still want to play.

And no, a child is not a replacement for another kitten. Because at 2am when your kitten wants to play, you will want your child to be sleeping. And because your child will leave the house sometimes and the kitten will still need entertaining.

+1. Agree with this completely, though I think even a 1 year old cat is mature enough that the "one cat household" temperaments will be clear. We have a pair of 12 week old kittens and a 4 year old - the kid is definitely not a substitute for a kitten playmate. In addition to the nighttime nonsense, kittens want to wrestle, stalk, and play with their claws and teeth. They teach each other how to be gentle, you do not want a kitten to have to learn that cat life skill at your kid's expense. Kittens are cute, but cats are babies for such a short period of time. A young cat is an equally good choice (better because you can pick the temperament that fits your family) and you can confidently get a single one that prefers being alone.

If you can only have one, don't get a kitten. Even a 2-3 year old cat will be calmer, but still want to play.

And no, a child is not a replacement for another kitten. Because at 2am when your kitten wants to play, you will want your child to be sleeping. And because your child will leave the house sometimes and the kitten will still need entertaining.

Two kittens, but if you adopt an adult cat some like to be alone and some do not.