If you are considering adopting a kitten, think about your best friend and consider whether you would deprive your kitten of the enrichment a friend brings to life.
Ten Reasons why Two Kittens Are Better Than One
By Franny Syufy, About.com
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They will each have a friend for life.
Jaspurr and Joey enjoy their first birthday "cake," together - still best friends
Franny Syufy
Two kittens who grow up together will almost always be lifelong friends. Although they will sometimes have their little squabbles (what friends don't?) you will more often see them engaging in mutual grooming, playing together, and sleeping with their best pal.
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- You're saving two lives instead of one.
- One kitten can become lonely
- One kitten can just drive an older cat nuts.
- Two kittens will "self-train."
- They help each other burn off energy.
- Fewer behavior problems with two kittens.
- Curiosity overcomes "food finickyness."
- They act as pillows for one another.
- Having two kittens is insanely fun.
- They will each have a friend for life.
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