To get 2 kittens?

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So I’ve been divorced a year and finally came round to the idea of getting a cat, I think he will be a good companion for the kids and I as we have just moved into our own house. I picked him up a few days ago and he has been great, however my mum has really falllen out with me as she thinks he will ruin the house? I on the other hand had to stop myself from getting his brother so that they can be together?

I’m on my third set of sibling kittens, and they’ve all been inseparable as kittens and still got on well as adults, so yes, go back and get his brother.

Two kittens are at least four the times the fun, no more destructive than one kitten and keep each other company.

They are likely to climb curtains and might scratch carpet and the odd item of furniture, but they really aren’t very destructive pets.

And it is your home, so your decision, not your mother’s.

You should get two, definitely

The other reason to get the sibling is that kittens learn from play flighting with each other, they learn biting etc hurts, so they are less likely to be aggressive with you. Lots of rescues rehome kittens in pairs, as paired kittens tend to have less behaviour issues when they grow up. And yes they may not cuddle up together as they get older, but they are still company for each other. My boys don’t cuddle anymore, but they still call for each other, play together and keep each other entertained.

Get the other kitten. I have two brothers who play together and love each other to bits. People don't realise how social cats really are.

You might want to reflect on why your mum thinks she can dictate to you? The falling out with you comment sounds like you are the child of a narcissist.

I have two cats, they are sisters. I got them from a rescue that likes to rehome them in pairs.

They were supposedly bonded, they seemed to like each other when they were kittens. But as they grew older they started to hate each other. They barely tolerate each other now. Both would be much happier as the single cat in a household. They are 5 years old.

I think the rescues like to rehome 'bonded' pairs so they can get rid of cats twice as fast.

We got 2 kittens, brother & sister and they played together loads at first then they became independent. Sadly the boy died quite young but my resident cat accepted them both after a couple of weeks (though they pretty much ignore each other now). They have destroyed my blinds bit that's about it. I hate to put a dampner on it but if it's an outdoor cat they are pure psychopathic hunters who will bring in half dead animals as presents for you to deal with, so I'd never get another kitten. But as they get older & calm down a bit they're (usually) very sweet & lovely company

Unless you always run to your Mum for money when you need to replace furniture it's nothing to do with her! Your house, your stuff.

I do agree that 2 are better than 1, will save you and the kids being 'play' attacked and pounced on. They will still wreck your furniture but hey ho. Sofas and curtains aren't that deadly to replace once kitten/s are about 2 year old and less destructive.

I wish I had gotten a sister for dcat when she was young - definitely get a second one xx

Yabu for not uploading a photo!

Edit. Just seen him 😍😍

I regret getting two they are a nightmare and yes they have trashed my house, they are very badly behaved which has been a shock as my last cat was so well behaved!

Definitely get two kittens. You'll never need a TV again.

One kitten here. Other than chewing through the fibre broad band cable the distruction hasn't been too bad.

I have two brothers and they are very closely bonded. If the cats already know each other and have only just become separated then I would get the brother asap.
It's nothing to do with your mum of course. Cats are mainly responsible for scratching things like carpets but they might not if you get a suitable scratching post - we have a very tall one. Kittens might climb up curtains etc. Mine have made minimal damage, but it has always been worth it for the joy they bring.

Obviously they’re only free to bring in dead prey if you have a cat flap. We’ve found ours perfectly capable of letting us know when they want to come in or go out, so we can monitor what they attempt to bring in as gifts.

I’m fairly sure being one of two helps each kitten with socialisation, and with learning how to defend themselves from other cats. Our two are ‘adults’ now, and while they each do their own thing half the time, during the other half they’re to be found relaxing within a few feet of each other in the same patch of the garden.

As for house destruction - probably less than a toddler. No cat has ever destroyed a video player by posting keys or coins through its front …

WTF, I've had loads of cats and they've never wrecked my house! Neither have any of my outdoor cats kept bringing me 'presents'. Definitely get his brother, they will play with each other and keep each other occupied. Mine calm each other down when they go to the vets together, they keep each other company when we are out.

Also, what business is it of your mum's? You're an adult and can do what you want in your own house, just like she can do what she wants in hers.

Never unreasonable to get kitty cats

DCat brings me presents. Dead rats.

We’ve always had two - a brother and a sister (twice now!). It really helps them, and it’s no more bother than having one.

They scratch / sharpen claws on furniture. You
can fix this by getting them a good scratching post.

They quite often vomit, and if you have an upchucker there’s not much to be done except buy some Dr Beckmann’s carpet cleaner and wake up five minutes earlier in case there’s been a Night Time Incident.

Mine are semi feral so they don’t really understand grooming and can get so greasy they leave marks in clean washing.

If you have cats who shed a lot you’ll need a furminator and to brush quite a lot.

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A single kitten would be more likely to wreck the house than one - they will play together rather than scratch and destroy stuff

Definitely get the brother.

Your mother sounds like a total fun sucker.

I think it’s just luck of the draw though. Some will remain bonded as they mature. Some won’t I guess. I’d imagine in the majority of cases of they grew up together especially, they’re more likely to be remain friends. Sometimes the size of the house matters also, if it’s already quite tight with very few rooms just for one cat then perhaps a second isn’t a good idea especially as I think 3 litter trays would be needed as well - one for each and ideally a spare.

I mean, so what if they do add to the normal wear and tear of your home/decor?

So do you simply by living in it.

Homes are for living in - we use stuff, it gets worn, eventually we repair or replace it. If we did nothing that might cause damage, then we'd never sit on the sofa, never walk on the floor, never cook or eat...

All to have a house that looks pristine? Well if thats what floats your boat, you do you... I prefer a scruffy house with animals (not that it isn't possible to have a nice house and animals... I just care care more about the animals than the house personally!).

One of mine brought live rabbits!!!!🙀
Two kittens are a great idea mine loved each other

Less likely than with a single. Cats can display destructive behaviour if bored, so having a playmate will take care of this. My two are different ages but they love each other and play nicely

We've kept a pair of kittens from a recent litter - they are great fun together and are together when they want to be and separate at other times. We also have their mum and another older cat and it's fine. Little bit of hissing at times but enough space for them all to go and be alone should they need to!
Definitely go back and get the other kitten!!