Kittens For Dummies | 
Alright, ya'll - not book related but I know a lot of you have cats and I need advice! I've been thinking about it for so long and am finally ready to pull the trigger and get a kitten. But now that I'm visiting shelters I'm getting nervous about "single kitten syndrome" and everyone warning that I should adopt TWO kittens or risk behavioral problems. But my landlord only approved one pet. So would I be crazy to adopt just one? ?
TheAromaofBooks I've had single cats before & they have done just fine. I think if you'll be home enough to spend time with it, it shouldn't be too lonely!! All the single cats I've had have been female - not sure if that makes a difference? 3y
Reagan I don‘t think you would be wrong to get just one. There are many cats that do better in a home where they are the only, though they tend to be not kittens. I think you would be just fine to get a single kitten. (edited) 3y
Kappadeemom I have a single male cat and he has been fine by himself. He‘s very loving. 3y
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SeaToSkyes I think one will be fine, even if you are separating a pair they will usually get used to their new normal fairly quickly 3y
Peterfox123 Cats really aren‘t “pack” animals. They usually prefer to be on their own. They tolerate other cats but don‘t need them for company. I‘m quoting my retired vet wife here. 3y
JenReadsAlot I have one and he's good alone. I had 2 once and it actually didn't go well for me! How exciting! 3y
Megabooks As a vet, cats can be perfectly happy as single pets! 3y
Crazeedi So excited for you! I'm sure one kitty will be fine, and you will be loved 3y
Bookwormjillk I‘ve done it both ways and actually my two are a lot more trouble, so I say go for it! 3y
Hestapleton I had one kitten and he was totally fine on his own! He got pissed when we adopted another cat later on 😂 3y
Tamra We‘ve had single kittens/cats with no problem! She will find plenty of mischief on her own. 😸 Congrats! 3y
VanderAnna I had one kitty for years before adopting a second one! He was great on his own and then transitioned really well to his kitty sister. There is a great book called “Cat vs. Cat” that really helped us with the transition. 3y
TheDaysGoBy I‘ve only ever had one cat at a time and it‘s been fine. He survived me being gone all day with work. Though now with Covid and working from home all the time he‘s spoiled with attention 😂 But yeah, shouldn‘t be an issue. My kitty is the king of the house and it‘s the only thing that‘s stopped me from adopting a kitten because I‘m certain he‘d bully the poor thing lol 3y
LiteraryinLawrence I‘m sure one will be perfect!! It‘s so exciting that you‘re going to have a furry friend soon! 3y
ravenlee I adopted my first cat when she was about a year old, and she was my only for about six months. She was so mad when I brought home a kitten that she shut him back into his carrier the first day! Right now I have just one, and he does beautifully (although he wandered around the house for about a week looking for the other cats, since he came from a shelter). He was 5 when I adopted him. A single cat is usually just fine. 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I only had Fiona for months before I got Felix. But I will admit having a buddy to play with makes a difference 😽😽 3y
Scochrane26 I have never had more than one cat. My last one prob could have used a buddy, but my current cat seems content. The rescue I went through thought he would be a good match because I didn‘t have small children or other pets. I‘m also allergic now to cats, so one is all I can deal with. My cat was almost 2 yrs old when I got him. 3y
BookwormAHN I think it depends on the cat. Druzy would murder me if I got another cat. She already is really hissy about the new puppy and usually acts like my old dog doesn't exist. I think she really wishes that she was an only fur baby 🤦🏼♀️ 3y
Lcsmcat We‘ve done it both ways - from as many as 5 (don‘t judge) to single cats. Singletons can be more attached to their people and this more affectionate. As long as you give them attention when you are home most are fine being on their own while you‘re at work. Find out their preferred play and give them exercise that way and they‘ll be fine. 3y
swishandflick Thanks so much everyone! This made me feel so much better 🤗 @TheAromaofBooks @Reagan @Kappadeemom @SeaToSkyes @Peterfox123 @JenReadsAlot @Megabooks @Crazeedi @Bookwormjillk @Hestapleton @Tamra @aplunk @TheDaysGoBy @LiteraryinLititz @ravenlee @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Scochrane26 @BookwormAHN @Lcsmcat (edited) 3y
sharread If they are paired with one already with a strong bond then two is a good idea. I had 2 cats that never got along it was stressful, but they tolerated each other, most of the time they fought. Watch Jackson Galaxy he's awesome. It is best to get 2 litter boxes for each cat they can get possessive about there poopoo boxes too. 3y
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