Cat Ownership – One Cat or Two?
There’s no doubt that owning a cat will bring love, joy and pleasure into your home.
But there is one vital question that must be answered when you first consider sharing your home:-
‘Should I get 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 will your cat be happy on its own? Wouldn’t the companionship of another cat be if greater benefit to your cat’s emotional well-being?
A few of the benefits of owning two cats are:
Companionship, if you are out of the house for long periods at a time.
Sociability. In the wild, feral cats naturally live in large groups which have a social structure.
Giving a home to litter-mates is the easiest route to take.
Double the pleasure for you!
Of course, there are also a few disadvantages to owning more than one cat. These include:
Higher costs in the form of food, vet bills, equipment, holiday care.
Although cats are sociable animals, not every cat lives comfortably with a companion. Some prefer a solitary life.
A multi-cat household is likely to be at greater risk of behavioral problems.
Cats with feline companions may be happier sharing their own comapny than sharing yours.
Once you have made your decision to adopt one cat or two, you will be well advised to look at a number of possible pets. By seeing a fair number of different cats or kittens, you will get a good idea of which ones have outgoing and affectionate natures and will be able to select just the right animal for your needs.
Armed with this knowledge, you will be better equipped to select a single cat whose personality will suit your family or two cats that are likely to live in harmony together.
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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