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Cat ownership is a wonderful thing. A furry companion will bring a huge amount of joy and pleasure into your home.

But there is one burning question that must be answered when searching for a new pet:-

‘One cat or two?’

Granted, there are benefits to owning just one pet. Your new family member will be the focus of attention and will benefit from being the centre of attraction. Your children will love the joy of one-to-one interaction.

Also, the expense of owning a single, new pet will be kept to a minimum. The cost of food, bedding, cat litter, toys and vet’s bills will be more easily absorbed into the family budget than would otherwise be the case and as there will be no need for your pet to share, the opportunity for inter-cat conflict simply won’t arise.

But what about the happiness of your new cat? Will living a solitary life be the kindest option? Wouldn’t having a companion to share life with be better for your pet’s emotional well-being?

Consider the benefits of owning two cats:

Companionship for each other - especially if left on their own for long periods.

Cats enjoy the social aspects of being together. Feral cats naturally live in groups and are comfortable with group hierarchy.

The best way to ensure compatibility is to give a home to kittens from the same litter.

Double the pleasure for you!

Remember though, it would be foolish to ignore possible disadvantages of owning more than one cat. Some points to consider are:

Increased costs in the form of food, medical bills, boarding fees.

Although cats are sociable animals, not every cat lives comfortably with a companion. Some prefer a solitary life.

Problems with behavior are more likely than with a solitary cat.

You may find that your pets prefer to remain in their own company rather than share yours.

Once you have considered whether you wish to choose one or two new pets, do make sure that you see several different cats or kittens. You will find that you quickly get a good idea of which individual animals suit you best and you will be able to choose the right one - or two - for you.

Equipped with this information, you will be able to ensure that you can select cats that will live in harmony together, or will be likely to live happily on their own.

And whether you choose to give a home to one or two cats, be sure to enjoy your new family members!

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