Ten Reasons why Two Kittens Are Better Than One
By Franny Syufy, About.com Guide
Fewer behavior problems with two kittens.
Jaspurr and Joey take time out on their own bench
Franny Syufy
Many people who experience behavior problems with kittens find that some of them go away when they adopt another playmate. What may be perceived as mischief is often just the result of boredom. Much like their human counterparts, kittens sometimes misbehave because "negative attention is better than no attention."
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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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