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By having
two or more cats, you are able to enjoy the true social
nature of cats and their relationship with each other.
Cats
who have a playmate tend to be more socially well-adjusted
and avoid behavior problems like shyness, biting, hissing,
being frightened and hiding in the company of people they
don't know.
Cats
need stimulation during the day like humans. Studies have
shown that some animals left alone most of the day in the
house have brains that weigh up to 25% less than those that
live in the street.
In Switzerland,
an anti-cruelty law was passed that requires people who
are buying/adopting dogs and cats to acquire two instead
of one since it is the nature of an animal to have company
of his/her own kind.
They
are less likely to ruin furniture out of boredom.
If you
must work long hours or travel for a couple of days, two
or more cats keep each other company and are more tranquil
during your absence.
It's
more likely that people bring back an adopted cat due to
behavior problems when only one has been adopted rather
than two.
Your
cat will remain more playful and youthful into his/her later
years with a companion.
Cats
are much less likely to gain weight due to lack of movement,
and to suffer related illnesses.
The
workload to care for two cats remains relatively the same.
You
don't need more space for a second cat!
Reprinted from the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary Newsletter and Doing
Things for Animals.
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