Why You Should Adopt Bonded Kittens

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I’d never considered adopting two kittens at once before the rescue organization told me this non-sibling-bonded pair should stay together.

Who was I to doubt their wisdom? And now I see it would have been a tragedy not to keep Simon and Daisy together.

These two non-sibling-bonded kittens are usually together when awake and often when sleeping. They play together and keep each other company. Thus, they leave Ivy, who is older and wants to watch but not play, alone.

Bonded Cats:

How is it, then, that two unrelated cats become so attached? No one knows the answer. But part of the reason is that when shelter and rescue staff members see this union, they try to keep them together. Sometimes, you’ll even see a sign that says they should be adopted together.

I’ve read that cats are more likely to thrive if they can remain in their new home together. Their obvious affection for one another has already shown that they are social animals.

Perhaps it’s like people falling in love. Two strangers end up in the same place simultaneously and seem never to want to be apart again. I’ve read that bonded non-sibling kittens are often as close as older adult cats.

Looking For A Cat To Adopt:

I zeroed in on black cats when looking for a cat to adopt. I know that black cats and dogs are often not adopted. Maybe people are superstitious, but I decided I was going to get an all-black cat so at least I’d know one of them found a good home.

Two bonded cats are not likely to be adopted together. It takes longer to find someone willing to adopt both. People are looking for a kitten, not two. I was looking for one kitten myself.

Simon then had two strikes against him. He was all black, and they wanted him to be adopted with the kitten I named Daisy. What were the odds they’d leave for a new home together?

I decided it was meant to be. And oh, am I glad I adopted these two! They keep me entertained all my waking hours. Yes, they get into mischief. But my love for these two far outweighs any object they might inadvertently knock over in my house while playing.

You learn to keep precious things where they can’t get to them. After all, this is just what normal kittens do.

And I think it is good for Ivy. I see her watch them play. I’ve even caught her playing footsie under the door with them when she thinks I’m not looking.

Benefits of Adopting Bonded Kittens:

Adopting two bonded kittens ensures they will adapt better to their new home. They already have each other.

Kittens have lots of energy, boundless energy, and they keep one another entertained. They practice their primal skills together with their chasing and hiding. Cats are hard-wired to their ancestry.

When cats live indoors, they can become bored and lonely. Cats, like dogs, are social creatures. Playing together reduces play aggression. Cats learn from one another what to do and what not to do.

Kittens learn from and mimic one another. They learn biting habits because if one bites too hard, the other one will let them know, and so they learn boundaries for their behavior.

It makes an easier transition when you adopt pairs. When an animal is adopted, it is going to its forever home. But the move is still frightening. The animal has to get accustomed to people it’s not familiar with.

Bored cats tend to be more destructive, tearing curtains and scratching furniture. If you’re gone during the day or even travel for work, adopting a pair means they’re not left alone.

Giving Two Cats A Loving Home Is A Good Thing:

When you adopt two cats, you’re giving both a home and helping to reduce the pet population. You’re saving not just one but two lives.

You’re also likely to pay less because you often get a cost break when you adopt two. Many rescues and shelters offer discounts when you’re willing to adopt two pets instead of one.

It is truly beautiful to watch two kittens playing together and loving one another so deeply and unconditionally. In fact, it is heartwarming.

In a world where so many bad things happen, seeing this bond between two non-sibling-bonded kittens is an uplifting and rewarding experience.