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by: JaneTompsett
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Cats make wonderful pets and companions and the joy and love they can bring to a household is beyond measure.

But when you are first considering sharing your home with a new cat you may ask yourself:-

'Are two cats better than one?'

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.

Additionally, the cost of owning a solitary cat will be relatively low. It will be much easier to budget for your pet's food, bedding and veterinary costs than if you owned two animals and the opportunity for conflict between feline house-mates simply won't arise.

But what about the happiness of your new cat? Will living a solitary life be the kindest option? Wouldn't having a companion to share life with be better for your pet'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.

Cats enjoy the social aspects of being together. Feral cats naturally live in groups and are comfortable with group hierarchy.

Giving a home to litter-mates is the easiest route to take.

Twice the pleasure for you!

Naturally, you must consider the other side of the coin. The possible disadvantages of owning more than one cat are:

Higher costs in the form of food, vet bills, equipment, holiday care.

Not all cats live comfortably with a companion. Some prefer not to share your affection!

Problems with behavior are more likely than with a solitary cat.

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.

Whatever you choice - enjoy the love and affection of your new family members!

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