Why You Should Get Two Kittens Instead of One | The Cat Butler
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- Should you get two kittens together? Today I am going to explain why you should get two kittens instead of one!
Two kittens are actually half the work of one! Giving your kitten a buddy will improve the lives of the cats while also making your life easier.
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1:17 - Playmate
2:04 - Good Manners
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3:45 - Observational Learning
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My cat had a (UNPLANNED) litter and I was originally going to just keep one but I kept two and now I’m VERY grateful I did bc all the points in the video really hit the nail on the mark. My mom cat gets really annoyed by them (she still loves them 40% of the time 😂) but since they have each other now they only bugggg each other and not me or Kuno (mom cat) and don’t worry she’s getting spayed in like 2 days!! Also I hadn’t realized they were a bonded pair too!! I’ve noticed that they always play, cuddle up and groom each other but I’m now realizing those were signs of a bonded pair and I’m very glad I kept the 2nd kitten ☺️
I am so glad the video helped! Thank you for sharing your story :) Loved every bit of it!
Can you elaborate on what you mean by unplanned litter.
@@karenlicious84 it’s pretty self explanatory? The litter of kittens weren’t planned.
But do you know any cats that regularly go to planned parenthood so they can make sure this doesn’t happen to them?
@@karenlicious84 what is the purpose of any of your responses? Can someone really be that bored? 🧐
Bob Ross taught us that. "Everybody needs a friend. Now here's a tree. Let's give him a friend!"
Beautifully said!
Yes! Even cat trees need a friend!
I'm a firm believer in this concept, & adopted 2 brothers from the same litter. They were incredibly close, and when one died from diabetes complications at 5 1/2 years of age the other was DEVASTATED. Fast forward several years & my daughter brought home a kitten. The older cat's attitude screamed, "You got ME a baby?" and he fell 100% in love. She's brought him so much contentment, and a more active life. She also has no clue how lucky she is to have him, the little stinker lol
Thanks for sharing your story. I had a lot of pleasure reading it! I am glad your older cat has a new companion!
I've been trying to tell people for years how house cats should always come in twos. I do feel sorry for those lone house cats just sat all by themselves all day, typically far more aloof and tense around visitors. Generally on edge a lot more. Cats are much, much cheaper to own than dogs so there's really no reason to not have two instead of one.
Yes I agree!
Some people just don’t want 2 cats…my bf and I are almost always home (wfh) and we spend a ton of time with our kitten
@@sova1392 I do get your point, especially if you work from home. I was sceptic beforehand as well. However, now that I have adopted a pair of brothers, I noticed that there are just certain behaviors/interactions you as a human cannot replace. It's fascinating to see and hard to put into words. It probably won't change your mind now but maybe consider it in the future 😊
It doesn't always work out that way, and people with one cat should not be guilt tripped for making that choice.
Are you people somehow suggesting that we do not care about our cats as much? I'm kinda offended!
I have sacrificed a lot of time and energy to make sure my one cat is not lonely.
One problem is that it's tough to introduce a 2nd cat once the first one is grown. Grown cats do not like invaders to their territory.
Some people are lonely and that one cat is ALL THEY HAVE!!! A lot of us don't have families or significant others, don't work, so we don't even have co workers. Just lonely, isolated lives. My entire life is centered around my cat.
If I got two, I'd have to split my attention. The first one would be jealous.
Then you jerks come around and suggest that I am doing something wrong.
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My cat was like over 1000€ ... My parents don't want to buy let's say not pretty ones and also not those 10€ ones because they're most likely unhealthy.
I originally was "in the market" for only one cat, but my husband's son told me I should get two. I was especially sold when I found pictures online of two from the same litter that were holding each other and sleeping. Seven months later (them being 9 months old now) I'm so happy I made the decision to get two. Absolutely everything you said in this video is 100% true and my cats are loving, playful, healthy, talkative, and happy. It actually makes me smile when I hear them running around at night, jumping from counters, and dragging around their feather teaser with the wand. I love them like they are my kids and play with them whenever I get the chance.
awwww thanks for sharing your story! I loved it! I am glad you enjoyed the video :)
Sounds sweet, but how often do they wake you up at night?
@@Scottlp2 In the beginning only just a little bit. My husband and I didn't leave the bedroom door open too often. On nights that we did they would come in wrestling with each other sometimes. We've been leaving the door open most nights for the last 6 months and they just come in and sleep by my side for the entire night. They're on my schedule. :)
Can confirm that it's less distructive to have two. Before we got our second cat, Oliver. Phantom would want to be played with constantly or he'd climb as high as he could just to yell for attention. He's still a needy attention seeker but but less distructive now that he has a playmate :3
Yeah two cats really keep each other occupied :). They are less bored!
Less destructive now. Lol
Hahaha
Watching my two kittens (they're siblings) play together, groom, and snuggle with each other is indeed so beautiful to watch. That's why i'm currently sad that for now they have to be separated because one of them is sick :'(
Awww I hope that one gets better :)
Aww so sad! Hope the sick one gets better =)
That fade-away bowl grab at 8:18 😂😂😂
hahaha yeah couldn't believe I caught that on camera
Lol😂😂
I adopted 2 sisters after my elderly cat passed away. My diabetic senior seemed lonely and the new kittens have brought him such joy! He has renewed energy and loves to snuggle with the babies. Everything in this video is absolutely true. The girls romp and play together and they keep each other out of trouble. They are inseparable. I did it right!
I am so happy to hear your story! You sure did it right :)
My granddaughter had a cat that ran off at Christmas. In January I took her to the animal shelter to get a new kitten. She found one she liked that had just come in that same morning. He had two brothers. Being an old softy that didn't want to separate them we brought home all three brothers. We live in the country and have three adult cats. They are so happy together. It's tough having three babies but my granddaughter loves animals and is so happy too. It was a win-win for us all.
Thanks for sharing your story! I had such a pleasure reading it. I am happy that the three brothers ended up with you and your grand daughter!
Getting two kittens is wonderful and better for them. It isn't, however, without its downsides. First off, two kittens are definitely more work than one. Yes, they play together, but keeping your kitten entertained is a small part of the initial work. Training two cats is harder than training one, and doing even the most basic things, like preparing a meal, sitting down to eat, or even sleeping, can become incredibly frustrating with two rambunctious kittens who haven't learned your boundaries yet, and that's even harder when you're single. It also means double the poop in the litter boxes, which means cleaning and changing the litter more often, which is both more work and more expensive. Double the food, obviously. Vaccines, deworming, chipping, neutering, those things add up significantly in that first year.
We got two littermates who are wonderful and we love them to bits, but it was hard on our two older cats, and it was hard on us making sure we weren't shortchanging either the older cats or the new arrivals (on top of the extra work and expense). I think it's important when presenting the (very valid and correct!) case about the benefits of getting two kittens instead of one, to not sugarcoat the experience, so that people can make a better informed decision and be prepared for a period of extra work, extra expenses, and very little down time for the humans in the home. It's better to be aware in advance to prepare accordingly, IMO, especially taking into consideration the number of adults available to share the work, if there's anyone home at specific times, the size of the home, etc. so that people don't end up giving up in frustration or getting into unnecessary arguments because they were expecting smooth sailing.
Just saying, if you can't handle two cats, don't get even one cat.
this is so important to take note of. i love mine to bits but it does get frustrating at times.
thanks for bringing some balance to this. Would you say there is less work involved with two cats once you've gone through the training period for meal times, litter etc as they keep them busy.
@@JamieDelour In my experience it's absolutely less work at the later stages. And I think it is ultimately worth it. I just think it's helpful to know in advance that there will be a more demanding period so that people manage their expectations accordingly and don't end up overwhelmed just because they weren't prepared properly. Like you said, just bringing some balance :)
@@unfilthy ty for this🤍
My sister and I got two kittens from the same litter. I wasn't even going to get a cat, but when we saw how close the cat she wanted was to his brother, we just couldn't bear to separate them (plus, how could I say no to an adorable kitten). It's nearly a decade later and even though my sister has moved out since then, I'm now taking care of both of them because, well, couldn't separate them.
Awww thank you for sharing such a beautiful and touching story :). Really enjoyed it! Yes it’s hard to say no to a cute kitten haha
I got 2 brothers a few years ago and would never get or recommend someone to get a single cat again. They are definitely better in pairs and so much better behaved than any single cats in a house that I know of!
Yes!!!!
I still remember the first time I held a kitten in my life... OMG what have I been missing all my life!!! It's really the most CUUUUUUUTTTTESST thing ever!! the sound, the fur, the softness of the body... coplete package!!!
Yes the absolute best :)
I always try to advocate for people to adopt two kittens instead of one after my own experience. I got a young 8 week old kitten (Kai) and also had a 13 year old cat at the time - she is 15 and a half now :). Kai always wanted to play with her but she wasn't interested. A few weeks later I got him a buddy who is around Kai's age. You're so right how much less work it is and the bond between them is beautiful. I'm so happy to have both of them in my life now
Awww thanks for sharing your story! Yeah having a friend really makes a lot of difference!
@@TheCatButler your kittens are so gorgeous btw!
How ironic that more cats means potentially less home destruction, gotta love cats
hahaha right? :)
Lol, whenever the kittens cried my 2yo cat started to trill and came to check the monitor 🤣 was so sweet of her, it surprised me
wow that is really sweet of your 2 yo cat.
Our first cats were littermates and weren't that great as a pair - Charmont and Ophelia, both girls. They had never been separated when we got them. Char would bully Ophe by stealing her food and chasing her away from the literboxes if she saw Ophe tying to relieve herself. We had to feed Ophe in a seperate room and stand a few feet from the box if we saw her going in because of Char. The never groomed or slept with each other. My sister and I took once each when we moved out and they were perfectly fine alone. I see a lot of people saying to get two cats, but it worked out so poorly the last time for us. I wonder if that was a fluke.
@Reversed Gaming Not true
My two boys, who are brothers, were also not best friends when I took them in. The dominant one became mean when it came to food, the smaller one was very protective of its toys. At first they ate some distance away from each other. What helped them, I think, was that I showed them there was plenty of everything. I gave them as much wet food as they liked and all toys came in pairs and playtime with me was divided equally. Playing with each other helped heaps as well. They are now 1 year with me. And while they dont snuggle up or groom each other all too often, they now have no problem eating right next to each other and tend to sleep very close to each other. They also cannot be put into seperate rooms without yelling for the other one. So in a way, they are bonded now and it's beautiful to see :)
I guess my TLDR point is: patience and plentiful resources.
I have two sister cats that used to be pretty mean to each other, but now they are neutral. I get the impression that they respect each other and actually do like being in the same room, especially if the house is quiet. There was a third sister who was quite a bit more affectionate towards other cats, but she was born with a weak heart and a few health problems and died at about age 6 or so. They went looking for her all night when she died.
This surprised me because they pretend not to notice each other most of the time, but I guess deep down they truly care.
@@grain9640you got a Goku and vegeta in the house
I have 2 kittens from the same litter. I agree to all points you have listed here.
:)
If I ever adopt again after my guys, it will be 3 litter mates, it's such a big difference. And 3 babies allows someone having a bad day to go sleep and the other two to play.
hahaha true!
A lot of this is true, I had two female cats for 10 years, specially when I had to watch a friends cat which was a male about 3 years younger than mine, my cats were far more accepting of him than I expected, there were no fighting among them but they were still alert around each other.
It only took a few days for them to get accustomed to each other so I could let him roam freely in the house, ironically when he started playing at night when people were sleeping, the other two cats would punish him for it because they knew I did not like it when they made noise at night when people were sleeping.
The only problem with two cats, is that if one of them dies before the other, the remaining cat will have a very hard time dealing with sadness, for me it was like loosing a child, but for my remaining cat to loose her sister like that after 10 years, she still in depression, 2 years after it happened, her behaviour changed, its very sad and hard on you mentally trying to deal with a cat like that. The fact I cannot even introduce another cat to the household is also extremely annoying, I think that in most optimal situation, you should preferably introduce two kittens by the time one of your original cats pass away, it will become sort of a transition period, of course cats wont live forever thats just fact of life but having two kittens for your existing cat can most likely help ease pain and loneliness in times you wont be there, something I noticed is that depressed cats become extremely reclusive so its always a sport to try find them, because contrary to popular belief, you should not let cats become reclusive, its the same thing with people when they are depressed, if you leave them alone they become self destructive.
Wow! Truly thanks for sharing such a beautiful story. And providing such helpful tips!
We adopted litter mates for the first time two years ago. They are the most well adjusted cats I have ever had. Wish I had been educated about this years ago.
In Switzerland by law
"The species that “must be kept in groups of at least two animals” are (for mammals) guinea pigs, mice, gerbils, rats, degus and chinchillas, and (for birds) Japanese quails, macaws, cockatoos, parakeets, parrots, canaries, estrildid finches and - of course - lovebirds. Domestic rabbits “may not be kept on their own during their first eight weeks”, after that they should be kept in groups “whenever possible”. If it’s not possible, they must at least be able to hear and smell other rabbits." -swissinfo
I’ve historically got two kittens at the same time, but previously they were unrelated. They got on great as friends and because a previous kitten wasn't properly weened having a slightly older one taught her how to be a kitten and how to play. This time we got two brothers that were the entire litter as far as the rescuers knew and they were watched over several weeks. The relationship between them is amazing to the point where I’m sure they use Psychic powers, they both instantly know the rules of any game they invent. However, they’ve got totally different personalities. Baxter is the cheeky one who goes straight up to any new visitors but doesn’t understand things like 'cat grass' how to 'hunt' with his toys etc until Brodie shows him. Brodie is the more mature one and dare I say the more intelligent one, but is a little more wary around people.
Their condition is amazing, they are in perfect shape with beautiful shiny coats and have great appetites. I do think that’s down to being two of them as well as being on a fresh diet and daily brushing. They say kittens can sleep up to 18-20 hours a day, 'they' must only have one.
Wow thanks for sharing such a beautiful story! Brodie and Baxter are so adorable and very similar to Teemo and Arya :)
I saw this benefit first hand with my lonely cat. She was very shy, and when we decided to bring a lil sister to our home, the mood of the older one improved a lot.
Awww thanks for sharing your story!
Awh this is so sweet, we've always got 2 kitties to keep each other company etc. Thanks for sharing this!
Glad the video was helpful!
Got myself a single kitten and I can see the advantages getting a pair would have now. This video only confirmed that to me. She's a sweet one, but I can see she is lonely and wants to play at times when I need to go out or when I need to focus on something else. However, not sure I agree with the maintenance costs. Two cats mean two sets of vaccination and deworming, twice the litter, twice the food. Luckily, that's not all that expensive, at least not in my country and for my salary, but still, I don't think you have a solid argument with that point.
Hi! I have two cats from different litters one it's 11 months and the other it's 4 months. I have experienced some of the things you have said here. My first cat was very picky about food but now he wants to eat the same thing his brother does. They play a lot with each other and like to snuggle for nap time. I feel better when I leave for many hours knowing they are keeping each other company.
Awww thanks for sharing your story! They sound so adorable :)
That is so true. When we found our two kittens we decided to keep both and its awesome how they can have play mates.
Yesss!
I just got my two kitties today! My friend owns their mom so I get to raise them & also let them be with their mom. I named them Ruby & Sapphire because of Steven Universe
beautiful names! And awesome they still get to see their mom
@Jayda Alexis wow that is awesome
Cool!
Nice I have a question
What are the genders of your cats?
Im thinking about getting a kitten but im not sure if I want one or two kittens if I get two kitten that are the same sex will that be bad?
@@seulgilover__ my kitties are brother & sister & unfortunately that doesn’t mean anything to cats so they would’ve tried to mate so I had to get them spayed & neutered. I feel like it would’ve been easier with the same sex but it’s also cool having one of each. Just had to take care of that cuz we’re not having incest babies around here lol
I have sister kittens
I’m so glad that I took 2
They are happy, well adjusted, and playful.
Awww beautiful!
I'm about to adopt two kittens but my Dad made me reconsider saying it would be too much...but I just wanted two.
I had my late cat for ten years and I always thought I wish I'd gotten two although they were the best ten years of my life.
This just came up out of the blue on my feed... I hadn't Google it or anything and it's cemented my opinion that two in this case is better than one.
Now I'll go ahead with adopting these two kitten 😸 😍 💕
Can't wait
Awww thanks for sharing your story! I am glad the video helped and you are adopting two kittens. There is going to be so much love in the house :)
@@TheCatButler yay, I can't wait 😊
Just adopted a pair of 1 year olds. Finally ready after the passing of our 19 year old. We get to bring them home next week, spent the whole day cleaning and catifying because our super senior didn’t jump anymore for a couple years. Ty for the great video. I’m so excited.
That is awesome Colin! Congrats!
When i was 14, the cat of my mother's friend had put two little lives on this world. I could take one home, "so which one is it going to be, Bjorn?"...
BOTH !
They played, cleaned, slept,... together. It was so lovely!
One day, at age 1, the more adventurous one "Bruintje" got run over by a car. I'm not sure whether the other cat "Witje" really understood what was going on; he was allowed to walk around and smell his brother's body but didn't respond to it. Not too long after, it was clear he was looking for his lost brother. From then on, i assumed that role. We became closer than ever.
In 2008, Witje's best friend, the neighbours' cat "Bijoux" died. He never got over it. Soon after, Witje also started struggling with his health and eventually he left this world on christmas eve, december 24th 2018.
We haven't had the courage to find new cats, as those two brothers were irreplacable. We miss the neighbour's cat too.
I've been raising 2 cats for a long time. And I'm so glad I did
:)
I had an odd couple for many years ( mini lop rabbit and a cat) After they passed I waited awhile but finally decided to get a new cat. I only planned to get one kitten but on the spur of the moment decided to get two litter mates. Their personalities are so different but they are very bonded. They are so much fun ! Also easier because they entertain each other.
Aww thanks for sharing your story :D
Temo and Arya are the cutest cats I've ever seen 🥰🤩
Thank you!
I got a pair of brother kittens from a rescue , best thing ever , they play so well together , they are now 8months old.
Awww :)
I just adopted 2 kittens from the same litter 2 weeks ago and they absolutely awesome
An awesome decision!
Great vlog, thanks for sharing!
Thanks I am glad you enjoyed it!
Just got two kittens from a Foster mum. Their sisters 12 weeks old. I've always had two cats. They are adorable. I would never had separated them they bring such joy and fun to the house. Midnight and Autumn❤
Suzanne that’s awesome! Midnight and autumn are beautiful names!
Thank you! Great video. I've been on the fence about 1 or two kittens. My daughter has kittens which I have the pick of. They're almost 6 weeks. I plan on bringing them home July 12th when they become 10 weeks old. She recommended I take a bonded pair. This video has helped me to understand better why this is such a wonderful thing to do. I even have at least one name picked out. I will be bringing two kittens home! I can't wait.
I am so happy that the video helped you make your decision! Many years ago I was also on the fence, and luckily I decided to get two. And I am happy I did :). Best of luck to your new kittens!
This is so true. I didn't know about the fact that it also made it easier to bring any new cat into the household. Our kittens are just turning 1 year old and bringing in a new cat is not on the radar screen right now (though 2 of our past 3 cats have been unplanned rescues). We adopted littermates a few years after our last cat died. Decided it was time to restart a family. We had one litter of kittens by accident in the past and we saw how some siblings bonded with one another. So when we responded to the ad, instead of picking kittens ourselves from the litter, we asked the owner to give us two kittens who played with each other a lot and groomed each other (a bonded pair as I just learned that's called).
Everything in this video is true. The smaller female often goes to the food dish when her brother eats. The male is more playful. He will go up in our finished attic and call his sister. When I am reading in bed at night, I can hear them run around up there like crazy. I am sure all that playing and exercise is good for their physical and mental health, and not something I would be able to provide. It is so much fun watching them play, and my heart melts when they lick each other like lollipops and sleep in each others arms.
Awwww thanks for sharing your story! It was a joy to read. I am glad your family is full of love!
Great tips and such cute kitties! Love how close they are to each other
Thank you! 😊
Oh my! Kitty Cuteness overload! 😍 🐱🐈🐾🐾🐾🐾
Your kitties are absolutely adorable!
Mine is a Lone Ranger. I would love to get another baby but he wouldn’t accept another one at this point. I’ll get two next time around! 💕
Thanks for the kind words! Yes two is so much fun and love!
LOL! Seeing your kittens play fighting, is just like mine. I get the yells, the hissing, the chasing and then they both come to me for cuddle.
I've always felt this way. SO glad to see this video!
Beautiful cats and a well made video!
Cheers
Thank you for your kind words!
Yes! When I moved out of my parents home I planned to just get one kitten (I grew up with cats), but nobody would let me adopt just a single one for the exact reasons you a stating. So I ended up adopting two sisters. They’re almost two now and so much fun to watch! They really love playing together and they also like to sleep together :) they’re so cute and I couldn’t be happier to have two little fluff balls haha 🤍
Awwww thanks for thwarting your story! Your fluff balls sound beautiful :)
You have some of the most beautiful Ragdolls I ever seen! 😻😻😻😻 Their faces are really sweet .... I don't know to say something more than "beautiful"! Be blessed, you and your kitties, Cat Dad!!! 🤗🤗
Awww thanks for the kind words!
@@TheCatButler 🤗🤗
I will share this with my family!
Amazing, our furry babies are amaizing. I love the cat tree and how they play. So sweet. You are doing an amazing Job raising them.
Thank you so much!
My two cats are so happy together! I got them a few months apart, but they have grown to love each other. Can't imagine having only one. Must be so lonely!
Yea agree! I am glad your cats are so happy :)
This video was extremely helpful.
Thank you so much for making it.
Those are two beautiful kittens too.
Thank you for your kind comment! Glad the video was helpful!
Never thought of that, really good video!
Glad it was helpful!
I really enjoyed this post. I've always had 2 cats, but they landed at my.place at different times and unfortunately they never got on. You've given me a lot to think about for when my old cat goes.
I am glad the video was helpful!
When I was ready to commit to cats again, I sought out an older, less adoptable bonded pair. I got Suzy and Woosi-4 1/2 year old siblings. They are together 20/7. I have since adopted a former street cat. They tolerate him, but haven’t bonded. I do think Suzy and Woosi would have died without each other. My 3 will all turn 9 next year- and they’ve been such a source of love and fun during this pandemic!
Yes cats have been a source of love and fun during this pandemic. I don't think I would survived this pandemic without my cats love and support!
Great video and such an important topic! A tip - recording your audio with a duvet over your head will make your acoustics really warm and reduce any echo. A friend is in a musician and that's how he records his podcasts!
Wow thanks so much for the tip! Yeah audio is something I consciously have been trying to improve on. I got a few new audio equipment in my latest videos!
I got a little bonded pair and I am so thankful they've each got a friend. They're about two years old now, and they still do absolutely everything together, lol.
awww I am glad you were able to keep them together! A best friend for life!
What a good idea, never thought of that!
Thank you for your kind words!
Four years ago, I became the carer of two beautiful ragdoll kittens from the same litter. Being ragdolls, they are housecats and they are with each other all the time so they are never lonely when I have to go out.
You are correct with the benefits of having two cats. They do look after each other, three and a half years ago I have to partially open the windows because of the hot weather. Several hours later, the girl (Freya) starting calling me and I sensed that something was wrong. On looking around the house, I realised that her brother (Wulfric) had escaped. On going outside in the dark to look for him, I heard a faint meow, I went back towards the house and I saw him wandering not far from the front door. I think that he had been hiding in the plants. When he came in, he was shaking and look terrified. If it were not for Freya telling me that something was wrong, it might not have turned out as well as it did.
Best of all, I get double the love!!!
Catherine thank you for sharing such a beautiful story! Freya is such an awesome sister to be looking out for her brother. I am glad Wulfric was able to come home safely!
I agree they are precious I kept 3 after the Dad went MIA and I wouldn’t have had it any other way 😊.
Your kittens are too precious ❤️
Hey Christina thanks for the kind words :D. And sweet of you to keep 3! Such a happy family!
Very informative and entertaining to watch !!!
Loved it !!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@TheCatButler very cute this 2 furballs !!!
Hope I can adopt 2 kitties too !!!
Agree but there's a cost factor too. My now senior cat's care has not been cheap. He gets special meds that are not cheap. Think about it.
My kitty just cost me over $150.00 he is worth it to me.
my cat cost over 1000$ cause apparently its an special cat in my country its just a siberian forest cat so no talk about 2 cats or more thats for sure it wont die of boringness for sure
I always keep 2 kittens at the same time. Saves me a lot of time just watching them play
yesss!
I’ve just come across this video and your channel in my recommendations, and your kitties are adorable! 😻 I also very much admire your cat tree - by the fact that it’s not linked in the description, I’m going to assume that it was custom built, and will look for other videos about this in a bit 😊
I’m just in the process now of researching and searching for the right kitty-friend for me. I’m turning 40 at the end of this year, but it’ll be my first cat as a solo adult (as opposed to either the 3 cats we had in my family when I was growing up, or the 3 cats my ex-partner now has, who I’ve spent a LOT of time with). My life has a kitty-shaped hole in it, and I think the pieces are now aligning to make this possible 😊
I’m super allergic to “cats” in general (some more than others - my two longhaired doll-faced Himalayan-cross cats as a kid were an absolute nightmare for my allergies that just got worse and worse instead of ever lessening off - even when I was taking all the prescription allergy meds I could get my hands on - and I’m still definitely very allergic to Siamese cats as an adult in particular, as well as friends’ generally shorthaired cats of no specific breed. BUT! I’ve learned that I’m not allergic to Ragdolls/Maine Coons/combinations thereof - I’ve tested this now with 6 separate cats, some with very extended exposure over about 7 years, and I’m confident in this proclamation, enough to be ready to bring a cat into my home and family without fearing the consequences, in either direction! 😺 (I would never just recklessly get a cat if I thought there was any chance I would be allergic to them and unable to keep them long-term - this is something you 100% need to figure out in advance, if at all possible, because getting a cat isn’t a trivial decision, and it breaks my heart to see the posts in local groups online where someone’s rehoming a cat due to allergies 💔)
I know all the reasons in favour of getting two kittens, and it’s something I’m wrestling with. But I live in a small flat (1 bedroom, ~39sqm/420sqft), and I really don’t think there would be enough space and hidey places here for two cats, and I don’t have outside access so it’s not as if they could expand the space available to them by going outside. Some neighbours on my floor live in a 2 bedroom flat, roughly double the size of mine, and they have two young Ragdoll kitties (one a flame lynx point that reminds me a bit of your two, despite him not being bicolour, and the other a blue point - I catsit for them while their humans are away, which works out great for everyone - being able to get over there in just my pyjamas and slippers helps 😁), and they say there’s only *just* enough space for two cats and two humans in that apartment, which jibes with how I see the situation (they’ve also got a great outside balcony, and a brilliant little enclosed “catio” thanks to the ingenious addition of a chicken coop structure attached to their flat! 😻 We’re up on the 5th floor, so open balcony access didn’t seem like a great idea without constraints!)
I’ve absolutely seen the social dynamics involved with getting a kitten with an existing older cat already in residence… my ex’s cat Snow was 7 when he brought home a kitten (Simba), who really super wanted to play and fight the whole time, and Snow was super not into it, to the point where he would just exit into the garden when the kitten got anywhere near him, and stay out as long as possible… plus with him being obviously unhappy, and hissing and growling at the humans as well as the kitten, which was devastating for all concerned. This was after very careful segregation at first, and supervised and gradual introductions, making sure to have enough food and water points so each cat could feel secure about their provisions, etc. My ex even built some extensive catifications into his house to give the older cat extended higher places to retreat to (and hide in) that the kitten initially couldn’t reach, and basically did as much as possible to ease the transition.
It was a difficult and fraught time… resolved 5 months later by him getting a kitten for his kitten! 😹 From a different litter but to the same cat parents as Simba, Mango (the new little one) and Simba are now inseparable - they quickly got to playing together, and not too long after were washing each other and curling up together to sleep, and completely relieving the pressure on Snow, who’s no longer being bothered by the kids wanting to play! So he gets his peace again, and is so much happier - even totally content to curl up and sleep in reasonably close proximity to the Simba-enemy, and will purr and not be on constant high alert and defence all the time when he’s around 😌 (from all of this, it seems clear that Snow probably didn’t get the best start in life socially in terms of other cats, despite him being a supremely chill cat around humans… so I absolutely take your points on board here, and making sure that any kitten I look at is one that’s been raised with its littermates and mother for as long as possible, with frequent human handling, is definitely a very important consideration).
I’m working on the premise that since I work from home, and am basically at home all the time (without too much pressure in my work or anything that I can’t make time for kitten-company during the day, plus my team is of the belief that pets are positive additions to Zoom meetings 😊), that I’ve got a good chance of being able to dedicate enough time and energy into making sure my new future-kitten will be happy here (as well as figuring out ways to make my flat more cat-friendly, including doing things like adding routes up onto the tops of my kitchen cabinets - this isn’t space I’m using, so it should 100% become cat-space!). I would love to have a bigger space available for more cat-happiness, especially safe outside space (I’ve always cohabited with inside-outside cats, and this has also been part of my reticence to get a cat of my own, because I feel very morally conflicted about getting a cat that has to be inside-only due to my circumstances, instead of them having the freedom to roam a bit… the Ragdoll aspect, with them being less well suited for going outside than other breeds, helps to assuage my conscience, a little bit. And I would 100% consider adopting a cat from a shelter with health conditions that required indoors-only life, but for the part about my godforsaken allergies, meaning there are only two “safe” breeds I can consider, so it becomes an almost impossible task to foster or adopt just those specific cats!). But I live in London (UK), and this is where I’m going to be living in the medium term at least, so I’m working with what I’ve got, instead of with a future dream-world where I can afford to buy a different and vastly more spacious home 😏
The fact that I’ve written my cat-life-story here, in what I thought was just going to be a short comment, probably highlights just how much I’m trying to justify my decisions and my situation to myself as much as to anyone else… it’s high time I stopped writing this, and went back to watching more of your videos 😻
I’m so amused that this video came back up in my mentions today, of all days! After all my insistence in the comment here 2 months ago, and in various other videos on your channel, that I was only getting one kitten… well, I caved 😹 Tomorrow I’m bringing home TWO Maine Coon kittens! 😻
When I was arranging with the breeder to go and visit her litter (of 8! That was a whole lot of cute kitten chaos in one place!), with the intention of adopting just one black/brown tabby girl, I noticed she still had 2 ginger tabby boys available, and one or the other of them was often in pictures and videos with my girl that had been posted on her Facebook page, and they just seemed really bonded. I’ve also loved ginger cats ever since knowing those belonging to my ex, and before deciding I really wanted a black/brown or black/silver tabby, ginger tabby was my top choice (and I was definitely set on getting a stripycat! Before I settled on Maine Coons, I was considering solving this by getting a lynx-point Ragdoll, which would sort of be like a stripycat 😸)
In person (2 weeks ago), the ginger boys were even more adorable than in pictures (which is saying a lot, because they were breathtakingly beautiful in photos!), and were also incredibly outgoing and friendly… whereas my brown tabby girl was a bit more shy, preferring to play with her littermates than to investigate these visiting humans (though she wasn’t scared, and did end up jumping on my lap towards the end of our visit to chase the feather wand toy… she was one of the smallest in the litter, and with several very bold siblings, I can understand where she was coming from)!
I think all the things that you had been saying in so many videos about getting two kittens, and also the same thing from Jackson Galaxy, plus my own experience… all these things finally combined with the reality of these kittens in particular, and I couldn’t imagine getting only one and depriving her of her furry companionship, plus the opportunity for observational learning by copying one of her bolder brothers, and feeling comforted by not being an only-kitten! So, tomorrow my home expands to include two 14-week-old (to the day!) kittens 😻 When they’re fully grown, it’s possible I’ll just have to (somehow! I may need to win the lottery, or get a much better paying job first… I’m sure you know this pain of housing costs as you’re in SF!) move house to somewhere bigger to fit them 😹
In the meantime, I’m hoping to expand their horizons by harness-and-leash training and taking them to the park next to my house… though I have no idea how I’m going to manage two of them at once, with only one of me! Maybe take one at a time? Though this removes that observational learning element… maybe the answer is to take them both out in a carrier big enough for them, both in harnesses clipped in to the carrier, with a view of what’s going on outside, and then just take it in turns to take each one out on the leash… I’d love to know how you did this training with your two! (Assuming there was just one human in the mix 😊and assuming you haven’t already covered this in a video I haven’t seen! I will make sure I go back and look for such a video 😊)
P.S. I made a comment initially about thinking your cat tree was custom built/home-made - I have since educated myself on its provenance, and am disappointed there’s nothing like this available to be shipped to the UK! It really is great (both for cat functionality and for human aesthetics!). And I know they have supply-chain constraints at the moment too. I’m yet to decide on and purchase a cat tree - all of the most immediately available cat trees available on places like Amazon have some frightening reviews about the build quality and sturdiness, so despite their tempting prices and availability, I really don’t think it’s worth the risk, especially as my cats are going to get big, so none of them would be anything other than a temporary solution - but I feel like part of me is always going to be coveting yours! 😸
the meow at 1:12 made my cats come running lol
hahah I miss that baby meow!
I wanted 1 cat. But after watching a million videos on cats, I decided to get 2. I have 2 black kittens that are brothers named Novak & Rafa (Tennis reference). I am so glad I have 2 as I can see the joy they bring eachother that I cannot provide for them. I can only give them the love I know to give, but the way they interact with eachother is unmatched and something no human can give. The only issue is that they look exactly alike..and it'll take me a good 30 seconds to figure out who is who haha. They're only 8 weeks...so once I get collars for them it should be easier.
OMG love their names! hahahah that was me too! both my cats look alike as well and took me a good week to figure who is who. Getting two cats is the right decision, happy for you! Record as much footage as they grow up. They grow up so fast!
Your video is so informational and entertainable. great video. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Such a precious cats! I just discovered your channel and I am hooked :).
Awww thanks! I glad you enjoy the videos!
10 days ago I only got 1 Kitten! My older cats don't mind her but don't like her constantly annoying them. She has a sister that I don't think has been sold yet. I'd only have 2 problems with getting her sister, 1, The price (I am young and saving up money), 2, Convincing my parents. But even if I were allowed to instantly get her, I already have 3 cats now. And she seems to get along fine with both my brother and I as company and things, but I definitely do understand the points. Thank you for this video and your overall content, it's helped me lots and ill start watching more.
I am glad the video was helpful! I am happy your kitten is getting along with the rest of your cats!
Two are an amazing duo !!!😃
Thanks!
excellent points!
Thanks!
I have brothers and they are like yours. Can’t imagine what what would happen if they were separated. They are so close and very interesting to see them playing and so sweet snuggling. Highly recommended getting close pairs. You won’t regret it.
Yes!
I have a bonded pair named Julius and Caesar. One takes showers every day while the other puts up with water. When they were kittens they would sleep on top of each other and now 5 years later they still hug each other as they sleep or sleep forehead to forehead.
Awwww wow that is a clever name for them :)
I always advocate having more than one solitary animal in a home. We mostly think of a dog or cat as a pet that will keep us from being bored & give us affection when we are home. Think of how the pet must feel being all alone 40 - 60 hours a week. Even when the pet parent is home most of the time it is still a good idea to consider getting a buddy for the excellent reasons listed in this video. The only down side and something we all need to think about is that with the increasing number of homes having pet, corporate America is now salivating at a chance to get a piece of the pie. Emergency Clinics that deal with after hour/ weekend and speciality care are becoming increasingly out of reach for many pet owners. I won't go into any tales, but would suggest pet insurance, a "pet club" savings account, vet checkups and DO NOT let your animals outside without you and a leash. I don't have my young cats checked every year unless something is off. An older cat, though, can be very secretive about a serious health condition since in the wild a sick animal was another's dinner. And, especially for dogs, get some training. I have heard of so many people that have to get rid of a dog because of a behavior that can be eliminated with some training. If you can't afford it, pick up a book/ video or check out videos, a lot on UA-cam, it might be the difference between years of enjoyment with your buddy or a lonely doggo languishing in a shelter. Thanks for the great video!
Wow thanks for so many helpful tips! This comment is a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for sharing with the community!
I will say that one of the (very few) positive effects of the pandemic, switching to working permanently from home removes that particular roadblock from getting a cat of my own. My company definitely isn’t going to switch back to a more on-site approach to my work at least (I’m in IT, and have been doing my job just great from home for nearly 2 years now), and for any new jobs in the future I’m definitely going to want the option to work from home a lot of the time (if not all).
I’m in the UK, but I definitely take on board the comments about either pet insurance or putting savings aside in case of needing it for vet bills… I’m still looking for the right kitty for me, but I’m pretty good at budgeting for either cumulative costs or potential long term goals, so securing one of those two options when I get my new kitty family member is 100% a requirement for me, and I definitely think it’s a good thing to remind people about!
My kitten was adopted from a shelter that had all the kittens together and she was the only one who was shy and didn't seem to like the other ones. She is 2 now and has been perfectly happy having her own place and food/litter. She also plays with herself regularly and knows fetch now! I agree kittens can be adopted together but sometimes it's just not necessary.
Great video. I love it. Thank you. I always had 2-3 kittens at the time as well.
That is absolutely beautiful :).
Hey this was a great video! I recently adopted 2 kittens from the same litter and can definitely relate to a lot of the points mentioned. I love the cat tree you have. Would you mind sharing where you got it?
I've been thinking of adopting and have been concerned what would happen if I leave a cat alone when I'm at work but now it seems like universe is telling me to get two. All cat shelters I've been looking at are also promoting bonded pairs and I think I will definitely consider it now
Glad the video helped with your decision :)
100% get two kitties/cats. Watching them play together is hilarious, especially if you have you plus another to make them run around after toys/chasers.
We have two boys, Mango and Cashew which are rescues are they are brilliant. Guaranteed having them will enhance your life and appreciation of things.
Your kittens are so beautiful! We brought home 3 month old twins, four years ago, and your explanation of the importance of bringing home two instead of one is justified! One is a picky eater, slim yet very active who always loves to play and do cartwheels, while the other loves to eat and is very careful when her sister is in action 😄, she loves to play also but stops in her tracks when she sees her sister. There are times when it’s obvious she’s had enough! So she jumps right in the game and starts to play too and do some cute cartwheels herself! 😄. By the way love the cat tree you have there! Where did you get it from? ❤️ from NY for your beautiful kitties!
Awww thanks for sharing your story! Its beautiful! You have such a loving cat family haha. They sound a lot like Teemo and Arya! I got the cat tree here: pettreehouses.com/store/tree-houses.html
Its the Sycamore Tree with added leaves
@@TheCatButler Thank you for the link, I sure will check it out. Yes, they think I’m their “mommy” and still follow me everywhere, 🥰. They love to cuddle and one likes the belly rub, where as the other likes petting only on her head! Even though they’re twins, they are so different from each other. Thanks for your reply and look forward to more kitty videos.
@@TheCatButler I was wondering, too! But that is the most expensive cat tree I've ever seen 😂
@@MJ-gm7km Yeah! Its very high quality tho and its actually a real tree. The bark act as scratching posts too!
I'm a new follower. I am amazed on how you keep the house so clean
oh haha. I have to partially thank the robot vacuum.
Here is a video on how I try to keep the house clean of pet hair: ua-cam.com/video/6KdOUF2meSI/v-deo.html
Hope it helps!
@@TheCatButler I'll save up for it. I have 2 cats too. Both Persian :)
I sat my friend's two kittens at my home for 3 weeks once and they both wanted all my attention every minute I was home.
All fun and games when the two kittens get along with each other.
Indeed :)
Got two unrelated kittens and, nearly 10 years later, they're still best friends.
That is amazing! Thanks for sharing :)
Makes total sense, btw luv the tree toy 💙
Awww thanks!
Yes i have two kittens. Their bond is incredibly lovely. They are inseparable.
:)
I have a cat that's a year and a half old. We've had him since he was only about ten weeks. We're going to get a kitten to hopefully keep him company. Do you have tips for socialising the older cat with the newer one?
I’m bringing home a Sphynx next week. They are highly sociable and don’t do well left alone all day. I want one of his still available litter mates. As to why watching this video.
Sphinx is a beautiful breed! I am excited for you :)
Awww... so adorable.
Thanks!
Fun cute vid. Very true man. I adore my two boyngs. They bounce around so much and keep eachother happy!
Awww thank you for the kind words! And yes mine bound around so much as well :)
@@TheCatButler that's why we call them boings
haha thanks i hope this will convince my dad to get a pair instead of one! 😁
:)
How did it go? I hope my dad will allow me to get two 😭😭💕
If you've ever seen some of the heartbreaking videos of a solo cat that misses its owner, that's, like, all ten reasons right there.
Totally agree!
I have two beautiful cats Papineau and Bourassa, both females. They have brought nothing but pure joy to my life. I thank God for both of them 🙏
That is beautiful :)
Thank you, great video, I'm getting two black kittens in around a week's time, you have reassured me I am doing the right thing :-) I already thought for most of the reasons you listed :-)
Congratulations on your new kittens :)!!!
I pick up my 2 ragdoll kittens in 2 hours today!! ... which was initially just going to be Blue but knowing her brother was the last kitten and had yet to find a home, i crumbled. I was so anxious about having 2 and worried if i will cope. After watching your video i think i will be able to cope with Blue (female) and Buddy (male). I'll be honest I'm still nervous as my first day approaches. I have subscribed to your post and will be watching more of your tips and advice. Wish me luck!! Xxx
Congratulations on your two new kittens! I am so happy for you :D. Buddy doesn't know how lucky he is :)
Well they are both home and hiding under the sofa! - Again on watching more of your videos I am leaving them alone so they can get used to their surroundings in their own time (albeit I am itching for a cuddle, but will respect their space). Blue seems a lot more confident than Buddy. Blue has sniffed my hand, so I'm taking that as a good sign. I was just wondering how long it normally takes them to feel relatively secure, days? weeks? and also what do I do with them tonight when I'm ready to sleep? Do I still just leave them to roam or shut them in a particular part of the house? I want to do what's right for them so they can feel safe. I live in the UK so you maybe asleep but I would look forward to your advice. I have tried to google the answers but it all seems contradictory, so I thought I'd ask you. Promise this will be the last questions due to your strict stalking laws in
the States :) Thanks Karen x
Apologies - I have just found your first day video
This is so true. A friend had four kittens was gonna keep two and give the other to a shelter. I went to get one of them but came back with two.
Raising them two has been amazing, super easy and they’re much more playful and happy than a single cat we had before. In fact, watching them play has encouraged our older cat to play more.
Thanks for sharing your story! What a loving household!
I grew up with having cats in my home as a child. But we only had one and they went over to our next-door neighbour to be with her cats. I had only one cat when I had a flat. I was thinking of getting a cat when I moved and I was only going to get one. But seeing this video has changed my mind and I will get two.
I love this video and your detailed explanation. I always dream of having a cat in my life, but I took in consideration of not wanting to leave it alone when I'm not home. This is a fabulous solution. More people need to know this before they adopt animals. To top it off, you get twice the fun and love. That sounds very appealing.
Awww thanks! Yes indeed it’s twice the fun and love!