Stray Kittens Begin to Become a Bonded Pair, Foster Couple Unsure of Whether to Separate Them or Not, Leading to Discussion on Kitty Care and Cuteness

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Eleonora Bader
May 24, 2024 1:00 AM EDT

When cute cats bond, they really develop a fluffy friendship that can't be broken. Often, when kindhearted hoomans rescue stray kittens, people urge them to pair the two up for adoption, because they get so close. That's what happened in this sweet story. One woman took to r/cats to ask fellow cat owners what they would do if they were in their situation. The woman's boyfriend had discovered two adorable munchkins on the street and taken them in. The couple had decided to adopt one, but not the other due to financial issues. They even found a good home for the other kitten! But as time went on, they realized that the kittens were bonding, and were suddenly afraid to separate them. Take a look at their wholesome journey below and what people had to say, and then check out this wholesome bowl full of fluffy feline humor to add joy to your week.

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    Are my kitties bonded? And how can I know if it's ok to separate them
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    My bf found some kitties about 2 months ago. He adopted one (the dilute calico)and we've been fostering the other (the black one). We already have an adopter for the black baby but we've kept them together this whole time because we needed them to get big enough to get fixed, per the recommendation of the foster I reached out to for support.
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    The babies have gotten super close - they sleep together, groom each other, and play all the time. They also spend a good time apart though and will do things separately as well. How do I know if they're bonded or just close?! Part of me wants to rescind the other adoption and just keep them both but that wouldn't be a smart decision financially because between my bf and I, we already have 3 animals total. HOW DO I KNOW IF SEPARATING THEM IS OK
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    TempleOfCyclops · 2 days ago They will both be happier together. 7.9k Reply Share InSaNiTyCtEaTuReS. 2 days ago Tabbycat If you adopt one cat, beware of chaos. If you adopt two cats, they keep the chaos to themselves. 3.9k Reply Share
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    NotARemake 2 days ago edited 2 days ago If you adopt three cats, you will never sleep in again. 3.8k Reply Share
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    xocolie 2 days ago they should stay together. at my rescue if kittens are showing these behaviors, we bond them and they are adopted out together. 5.7k Reply Share ColdFeedLicker · 2 days ago I'd also like to add that it's easier to have 2 cats rather than one because they play with each other, rather than bother you all day if you happen to be tired. 1.6k Reply Share
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    BackfromtheD 2 days ago Also, kittens learn from each other like grooming or litter habits. 518 Reply Share Hfuxxfyuyuxr. 2 days ago Cats do understand what you say. Mine does. When I tell him no he will run to the other room. There are a lot of things they don't understand, but if you repeat something over and over they will understand what you mean and say to them. 52 Reply Share
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    ChthonicPuck 2 days ago edited 2 days ago Wow, I must be you from the future! Here's how our cats look in two years.
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    Edit: I love everyone here sharing pictures of their copy cats. Venus (left, 3yo) and Nyx (right, 1.5yo) send thier love to you all. We adopted them together and have had them for about 4 months now. They are incredibly talkative and goofy. I love them so much. 8.8k Reply Share
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    RichFoot2073 · 2 days ago Bonded. Do not separate. 3.0k Reply Share Hfuxxfyuyuxr. 2 days ago What Happens If You Separate Bonded Kittens? 117 Reply Share
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    MrsDanversbottom 2 days ago Keep them, they're clearly bonded. 3.0k Reply Share Nray 2 days ago If OP can't take on the second cat, I think the obvious solution is to convince the adopter to take both. 375 Reply Share
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    ShadowGamerGirl_xoxx 2 days ago Tuxedo Beautifully bonded, definitely don't separate them 1.1k Reply Share Hfuxxfyuyuxr. 2 days ago My cat had kittens 3 bonded they couldn't be separated so we kept the 3 now I have 6 beautiful cats. They all play together and have a lot of fun. So I say don't separate unless it's really necessary. Please keep them together you will be happy too. 12 Reply Share
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    Sure-Background8402 · 2 days ago Can you ask the potential adopter to take the second one on also? Maybe mention that they are bonded and you feel bad seperating them 392 Reply Share
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    expertgrocer. 2 days ago OP if there is any way in the entire world at all—keep those babies together. like everyone says (because it's true), having two is FAR easier than having one. they keep track of one another, groom one another, play together and keep themselves occupied. we went for one, the black one. his sister sat on my shoe and would not move. we said hell, maybe her brother is her soulmate?
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    they are inseparable. they love one another fiercely, and provide company to each other. it was easy to have two, much easier than one bored one who wants to ruin your house lol. that's my two cents, with a cat tax of Sir Julius and Lady Naomi (the shoe sitter) included. love from NY
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    Smooth_Carrot9584 · 2 days ago cats that spent time together tend to be better off kept together, especially since it lowers their chaos level (respectively) as someone mentioned previously, they miss them so for the good of them, try to not separate them 183 Reply Share ...
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