One or two kittens?

[Yupyupyuppers]

We currently have an 11 year old cocker spaniel and the kids are asking for a kitten. I have been researching and everywhere says that it's better to get 2 kittens? What do you think?

Also any recommendations for cat litter/food etc would be very welcome ☺️

You have a elderly dog, why would you want a kitten? Do you do everything your kids want?! Seriously.

I'm in the 2 kitten camp and most people here are too I think. But one kitten is fine, it won't suffer for being an only kitten :)

My dog is a very healthy and very cat friendly. My mum has a cat who we have when she goes on holidays, all of our neighbours have cats which she happily plays/naps with in the garden. So I'm not worried about that at all.

My husband is more of a cat person so has always wanted to get a cat too. I'm just not sure whether two kittens is too much. 1 cat and 1 dog seems fine but a dog and 2 cats seems a lot. But if they will get on better in pairs then maybe it's best to get 2. I'm so undecided 😂

I think you need two (from a cat persons- who also likes dogs!)

Kittens are only kittens for a very short time, you could also consider a young cat? The advantage then is you know their temperament. We adopted a 2 year old boy who was as laid back and friendly as I think it is possible to get, and makes an amazing family cat.
Personally I always think cats are, better on their own. Even siblings fight over territory at some point.

Definitely get two. We’ve had solo kittens before but they’ve always had an older cat in the home to “learn from” if that makes sense. Also if you get two, there’s less chance your dog will be used as some of kind of kitten entertainment centre 🤣

Definitely two.

Two. We have two and they have a lovely relationship.

Totally agree with this. Once cats get to about 6 months to a year their personality will start to come through, before that they are all pretty much play, eat, sleep, zoomies, sleep, eat, sleep, play. Plus however cute it can be frustrating watching your beautiful expensive curtains get ripped to shreds during mountaineering expeditions!

You have the added advantage that the rescue will have already neutered the cat, so if you're planning on having it/them go out then you'll only have to keep them in a few weeks when they first come home rather than wait months for them to grow big enough to be a bit safer.

Two. Especially kittens - they need another to dash around the house with and play.

I’d go for a a pair of older cats personally.

I've got 2 dogs and 2 cats and they all get along just fine. I'd go for 2 kittens from the same litter.

We have two cats, we got them as rescue kittens. It's nice because they have someone to play with (as kittens) and they hang out together as adult cats.

Thanks everyone! We have decided to get two. We are looking into adopting a slightly older pair. As we have young kids I'm not sure we will be accepted. If we don't then we will look for 2 kittens from the same litter. Very excited to add two more to our family ❤️

Going for older kittens will make it more likely that the rescue accepts you with small children 😀

Forgot to add - it can be very dependant on the individual rescue, even branches of the same organisation. So worth asking around at all the local rescues, not just the local RSPCA or Cats Rescue

How lovely Yupy and well done on going for older cats, you will know the temperament much better and you’re more likely to be accepted. Just show the rescue that you’re experienced pet owners and have encouraged your children to be gentle with your dog. Most are overflowing at the moment and would welcome a loving family with open arms.