Should one adopt 2 unrelated 4 month olds at the same time? or wait on one?

[auntarctica]

Odd situation, but I have an option to adopt a second cat ealier than I expected. I am just adopting my new kitty this weekend. She's 4 months old, and very sweet. Now i have an option to adopt a second - not from same litter! Completely different. also 4 months. With they adjust better with or without the second cat? They are both socialized well with other cats/kittens. Thoughts? Thanks. (This is a sweet breed of cat)

 

[Talien]

If you plan on adopting more than one Kitten it's always better to get them at the same time, it will be much easier to introduce them the younger they are.

 

[di and bob]

I would definitely get two. They keep each other company and have someone to play with. That is also a good age for minimum introduction problems, though they still might have some for a while. Two is really hardly any more expensive to have, bring them in together for vaccinations and only get one office charge! I say, go for it!

 

[cataholic07]

Two is so much easier then one! Seriously, adopt two it's worth it

 

[susanm9006]

Better to get the two around the same time. They are so adaptable at this age and will probably take to each other and be a comfort to one another in very short order.

 

[ArtNJ]

I agree with everyone, but you can wait a few months if that is the right choice for you. A cat under a year (and even under two) is just about always going to befriend a kitten -- the odds of friendship slowly go down over time, but not dramatically, at least not till about 2 years of age. About the worst that happens if you wait a few months and get a second kitten later is that the size difference can interfere with play a bit -- kitten might squeal a tad at times and run away during play now and then, when things get uncomfortable. Well that, and the kitten won't have a playmate for a while.

 

[auntarctica]

Wow, thanks everyone! The second kitten is not nearby...so still a bit of a worry re covid and travel.

 

[auntarctica]

Do I have to worry about disease - that they are coming from two different places? And both young?