New cat parent adopts the sweetest bonded kittens and is amazed by their love for each other: 'Is it normal for cats to like each other this much?'

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kalila courban
Mar 16, 2025 4:00 PM EDT

Hey, friends! If you're unfamiliar with the term "bonded pairs," let us introduce you to this heartwarming concept. A bonded pair refers to two cats who are the absolute best of friends. They can often be found cuddling, grooming each other, and sharing endless affection. When cats bond, they create a strong friendship that makes separating them heartbreaking. That's why, when kindhearted humans rescue stray kittens, they are often encouraged to adopt them together.

The adorable bonded kittens we're featuring today were recently adopted by a brand-new cat parent who had never adopted two kittens at the same time before. The original poster (OP) was completely in awe of how inseparable these two were and how much love they shared. Curious to know if this was a common feline phenomenon, OP turned to the internet for answers—and, as it turns out, they're not alone! Bonded pairs are more common than you might think, and their love for one another is truly something special.

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    "I've never adopted two kittens at the same time before. Is it normal for cats to like each other this much?"

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  •  You all know as well as we do that as human beings, there are few things we crave more than love, connection, and a sense of belonging. It’s just human nature! But did you know it’s also very much feline nature? Cats, just like us, form deep and meaningful bonds, especially when they grow up together.

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    Glittering_Buyer8247 • I don't know if they are from the same litter but they look like a bonded pair. ✰ 5.3K 5.3K ○ Reply
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    "Same litter. The calico is a fair bit bigger than her sister, however."

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  •  Keeping a bonded pair intact helps maintain their sense of security and comfort, especially during the big transition to a new home. In many cases, littermates who have been together since birth already share a deep connection, making them perfect lifelong companions.

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    sheet-ghost-era Yes! Kittens thrive with company! It's often recommended to adopt 2 together- google 'Kitten Lady why two kittens are better than one'
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    thecoldfuzz • INEVIFIT We have two cats at home right now, a brother and sister from the same litter. When we adopted them as tiny kittens 4 years ago, they were very much bonded to each other so physical attachment to each other is very normal. Four years later, they're still very close to each other.
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    Puzzleheaded_Bee4361 Bonded pairs ate so cute! We have a bonded pair of sisters. Cuddled together at the SPCA we naturally had to adopt - both. They slept together until they were around 3 yrs old, then became more independent from each other.
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    Alice Mae18 We've had our bonded pair of boys for 7 months. They're inseparable. The fall asleep playing, cuddling, and cleaning each other. They wake up because one has started to nosh on the other. One of them does play with one of our other cats now too. They're incredible and epically hilarious! Chaos and Law
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