Top 10 reasons why two kittens are better than one

Posted on Sat, Sep 11, 2010 : 9:13 a.m.

Top 10 reasons why two kittens are better than one

By Deb Kern

Nicole and Ashley waiting for adoption at the Humane Society of Huron Valley.

Photo by Ann Edwards, HSHV Staff

Yes!

Seriously, it's a really good idea to adopt two kittens together. Here are the top 10 reasons that the Humane Society of Huron Valley recommends getting two kittens instead of one:

#10 - Having two kittens is insanely fun. Have you ever seen kittens playing together? Enough said.

#9 - They act as pillows for one another and keep each other warm.

#8 - You will see fewer behavior problems with two kittens. What may be perceived as mischief is often a result of boredom. Two kittens will play with each other and not your curtains.

#7 - Two kittens help each other burn off energy. Even the most devoted human caregiver can quickly become tired of keeping a kitten out of trouble.

#6 - Kittens learn from each other. You don't have to worry about training your kitten because kittens learn from one another. They follow each other to the litter and learn their environment together.

#5 - If you have an older cat and want a kitten, you must get two. This might sound strange but if you take home a small kitten to an older cat, the kitten will drive your cat crazy trying to play. Your older cat could become stressed.

#4 - A lonely kitten is a bored kitten. Most people are out of the house an average of 12 hours a day. A bored kitten will get into things, but if they have someone to interact with, they will be much happier and calmer.

#3 - No finicky eaters in a two-kitten home. Some cats are finicky about food, but when there is competition for the food bowl, they quickly overcome being picky about food.

#2 - We all need a best friend. Two kittens that grow up together will almost always become friends for life. When you are away, your cats will have each other.

And, the #1 reason you should adopt two kittens: you will be saving two lives instead of one.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley is holding Kittypalooza this Sunday, Sept. 12 from noon to 6 pm. This is a great day to come and adopt two kittens. The adoption fees are much lower on this day (the low fee includes spay/neuter surgery, initial vaccinations and a microchip ID).

There will be more than 100 kittens to choose from. We'll also have crafts, giveaways and free food for people who visit. PLUS, the first 15 adopters will get a lovely kitten gift basket for your new pet.

HSHV is located at 3100 Cherry Hill Road in Ann Arbor. Visit www.hshv.org or call 734-662-5585 for more information. We hope to see you on Sunday!

Deborah Kern is the Marketing Director for the Humane Society of Huron Valley. E-mail her at deb@hshv.org.

Comments

Urban Sombrero

Sun, Sep 12, 2010 : 9:31 a.m.

Oh man, those are some cute kitties. I never realized that it was better to adopt 2 than just 1. We adopted a dog in July from the Humane Society and I noticed the "Adopt 1 cat/kitten, get 1 free" signs on all the cat cages. I just thought it was because they had so many of them. (So sad, too.) They had some gorgeous kittens but, having birds, I'm way too leery of cats to ever have one. (At least not until the bird goes and, being a parrot, he'll probably outlive me.)

Corey

Sat, Sep 11, 2010 : 7 p.m.

Two or more! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cseeman/518373616/in/set-72157602290790036/). These are siblings and it was great when they would cuddle together when they were kittens. They still play (as nicely as any siblings - insert your own joke here).

Rasputin

Sat, Sep 11, 2010 : 6:02 p.m.

awesome artcle

MjC

Sat, Sep 11, 2010 : 6:01 p.m.

I'd hope that someone who still wants just one cat, will consider adopting anyway.

Ice Cream

Sat, Sep 11, 2010 : 12:43 p.m.

It's true!

alfonso

Sat, Sep 11, 2010 : 12:08 p.m.

I'd sooner harbor a Tasmanian Devil than a cat.

bedrog

Sat, Sep 11, 2010 : 12:03 p.m.

...3 are better than 2, esp if one is an older cat that can teach some manners to the young. although a longtime supporter i visited the new humane soc hdqtrs for the 1st time recently...absolutely terrific! good job!