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Sing along with me now. Two cats are better than one, they’re twice the fun, ask anyone, a second cat can be second-to-none. Thank you, thank you. That was my lovingly done adaptation of ‘How I Met Your Mother’s’ hit song ‘Two Beavers Are Better Than One,’ slightly changed to better fit our mutual love of gorgeous felines and beautiful floofs.

And, truly, two cats really are better than one, and we’ve got the proof. Bored Panda has collected some of the most fun, wholesome, and hilarious photos of cat duos goofing and lazing about, all to heal and soothe your souls, dear Pandas. Maybe even to convince you to get a second catto if you’ve only got one at home. Just show your partner or family this list when you want to pitch them this awesome idea wink wink nudge nudge.

Remember to upvote your fave cat pics as you scroll down. Just imagine that each upvote is like petting the pets. Oh, and there really are tons of benefits to having more cats. Not just for you—for the pets themselves. On the other hand, you should also be aware that far from every cat wants to have company: some felines find having a strange cat in their home very stressful.

PDSA Vet Anna Ewers Clark gave Bored Panda a look at the other side of the story, how domestic cats tend to be rather solitary creatures who tend to like their own company. “Although it can be tempting to think that your cat might benefit from getting another feline friend, quite the opposite could be true! Introducing a new, unrelated cat to an existing cat’s territory can actually be very stressful for them both, so think very carefully before getting ‘company’ for your cat,” she said that cat owners should be aware of this before introducing a new pet into the household.

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Today, I Adopted Two 8 Week Old Kittens Who Are Brothers. I Originally Applied For One But When I Got The Call About Being Accepted To Adopt, I Was Asked If I Wanted To Adopt The Brothers Together Because The People Adopting His Brother Backed Out. Meet Kingston And Derby!

Today, I Adopted Two 8 Week Old Kittens Who Are Brothers. I Originally Applied For One But When I Got The Call About Being Accepted To Adopt, I Was Asked If I Wanted To Adopt The Brothers Together Because The People Adopting His Brother Backed Out. Meet Kingston And Derby!

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According to Anna, a vet working with the PDSA, cats can enjoy living together in some particular cases. “Siblings from the same litter, or kittens that have grown up together can get along quite well and enjoy each other’s company,” she gave Bored Panda an example.

“Signs your cats get along include grooming each other, snoozing together, touching noses, and rubbing their heads together. They will also like to do things together, like relaxing in the garden or playing together, and may like to have friendly play-fights,” the vet gave examples of positive behaviors that show everything’s right as rain.

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However, the play-fights in this case will be quiet, start up and stop a lot, and the cats’ ears will be forward and alert.

Some things that indicate that there’s trouble brewing, according to vet Anna, include the following: “If the fighting is continuous, you hear hissing, their ears are back and flat to their head, their backs are arched or you see claws orbiting, it’s likely this isn’t just a play-fight. Break it up by making a loud noise or placing a physical barrier between them—don’t use your hands though!” You can find some more tips and advice on how to stop cats from fighting right over here.

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This Is What Cat Engagement Photos Would Look Like

This Is What Cat Engagement Photos Would Look Like

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But like people, even cats that get along with other felines, will want to have some space for alone time and may prefer to eat separately. “Always make sure they have separate food and water bowls, and spread these out so they can eat separately,” PDSA Vet Anna said.

“They’ll also need separate litter trays, scratching posts, beds and any other resources. A good rule is to supply one of each resource per cat, plus one extra, to ensure they can always choose to be alone if they prefer.”

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Some of the signs that your cats aren’t getting along include hissing, growling, scratching, and being aggressive towards each other. What’s more, another indication of stress can be if your cats spray urine indoors or toilet outside of their litter trays or in different places of the house.

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The New Cat Taught The Old Cat To Eat Like This...

The New Cat Taught The Old Cat To Eat Like This...

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Meanwhile, Fundamentally Feline writes that having two cats (or more if we’re honest—keep an eye out for an article titled “Three cats are better than two”) is great for the animals. That’s because this way, they can actually enjoy each other’s company and be social as a species.

“They naturally live in small groups called colonies. Cats are solitary hunters, but not a solitary species,” writes cat behaviorist Ingrid Johnson, explaining that some people may have some misunderstandings about felines and how social they are.

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After Trying To Kill Each Other For The Past Half Hour They’ve Decided It’s Now Cuddle Time

After Trying To Kill Each Other For The Past Half Hour They’ve Decided It’s Now Cuddle Time

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I Posted In A Thread About Silly Cats In My Apartment’s Community Board That My Cat Won’t Stop Looking Into My Neighbor’s Apartment. She Replied With The Most Adorable Photo I’ve Ever Seen

I Posted In A Thread About Silly Cats In My Apartment’s Community Board That My Cat Won’t Stop Looking Into My Neighbor’s Apartment. She Replied With The Most Adorable Photo I’ve Ever Seen

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They’re Always Plotting

They’re Always Plotting

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According to the expert, cats that have playmates tend to be more socially well-adjusted, have fewer behavior problems, are less aggressive, and are not as shy, on the flip side. In short, socialization brings out the best in cats.

What’s more, if cats are poorly socialized during their early life, they may not know how to react when they eventually come into contact with an actual cat later on. Think about how Disney’s Tarzan reacted to seeing a human being for the first time as an adult.

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2 Months Ago A Neighbor Asked Me To Investigate Why Scratching Sounds Were Coming From Behind Her Fireplace Firewall. I Cut An Inspection Panel Into The Drywall And To My Surprise I Found These Two, Abandoned, Dirty, Dehydrated And Hungry. Picture Taken At Approximately Three Weeks Post Rescue

2 Months Ago A Neighbor Asked Me To Investigate Why Scratching Sounds Were Coming From Behind Her Fireplace Firewall. I Cut An Inspection Panel Into The Drywall And To My Surprise I Found These Two, Abandoned, Dirty, Dehydrated And Hungry. Picture Taken At Approximately Three Weeks Post Rescue

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Baby Don't Leave Me!

Baby Don't Leave Me!

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Furthermore, pets that have other pets to play with can be far more active. And active cats are healthier, happier, and tend to be slimmer. This is very important considering the various health issues that come with a catto being a chonker: they might look huggable but their quality of life suffers as a result.

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When cats have company, they also tend to be less destructive. That’s because they’re not as bored and so don’t need to try so hard to get their owner’s attention: they’ve already got someone to play with even if their hooman is busy.

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She Brought A Friend The Next Day

She Brought A Friend The Next Day

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I Introduced My Fur Babies To My Newborn. Going To Be An Interesting Next Few Years

I Introduced My Fur Babies To My Newborn. Going To Be An Interesting Next Few Years

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Having two cats also means that you don’t have to worry as much about your pet getting lonely if you ever go on a short trip or have to work long hours at the popcorn mines/corporate office. And, Fundamentally Feline argues, having a playmate will keep your floof of a feline young and energetic into its senior years.

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Relationship Goals

Relationship Goals

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You Werent Supposed To Be Home Till 5pm Karen

You Werent Supposed To Be Home Till 5pm Karen

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So, dear Pandas, have we convinced you to get a second cat? Which photos did you love the most? Do any of you own multiple cats and want to share what it’s like at your home? Share your thoughts, feelings, and cat pics in the comment section.

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My Snowball And My Void. Finally Got Them Looking At The Camera Together

My Snowball And My Void. Finally Got Them Looking At The Camera Together

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My Parents Didn’t Want A Cat, This Stray And Her Baby Decided Otherwise. Obviously My Parents Now Have 2 Cats

My Parents Didn’t Want A Cat, This Stray And Her Baby Decided Otherwise. Obviously My Parents Now Have 2 Cats

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My Dog Is Afraid Of The Cats. They Have Learned That She Won’t Walk Near Them, And Enjoy Trapping Her. Earlier Today She Tried To Walk Up The Stairs...

My Dog Is Afraid Of The Cats. They Have Learned That She Won’t Walk Near Them, And Enjoy Trapping Her. Earlier Today She Tried To Walk Up The Stairs...

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Two Cats Cuddling Each Other In A Coast Of Istanbul

Two Cats Cuddling Each Other In A Coast Of Istanbul

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My Cat And Her Little One (No Name Yet)

My Cat And Her Little One (No Name Yet)

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My Entire Life, My Entire Life, I’ve Been Waiting For This Moment, I’ve Been Waiting To Adopt Cats

My Entire Life, My Entire Life, I’ve Been Waiting For This Moment, I’ve Been Waiting To Adopt Cats

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Kathryn Baylis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And you will quickly learn just how dangerous wearing all black is. Or all white, for that matter. Seasoned cat parents know their feline kids automatically release only their light colored fur on black, and only their dark colored fur on white.

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Planted A Tiny Wheatgrass Yard On My Balcony For My Boys

Planted A Tiny Wheatgrass Yard On My Balcony For My Boys

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Shop Owner Installs Glass Ceiling For Cats So They Could Stare At Him While He Works

Shop Owner Installs Glass Ceiling For Cats So They Could Stare At Him While He Works

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Mama Pebbles And Her Child Primrose

Mama Pebbles And Her Child Primrose

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Got A Second Cat To Keep The First One Company While We Were Gone. This Is The Result...

Got A Second Cat To Keep The First One Company While We Were Gone. This Is The Result...

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I Bought My Cats Child Sized Camp Chairs

I Bought My Cats Child Sized Camp Chairs

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Everybody Is Kung Fu Fighting, These Cats Are Fast As Lightning

Everybody Is Kung Fu Fighting, These Cats Are Fast As Lightning

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My Beloved Cat Died On Sunday And I Wanted Someone New To Take Care Of. My Vet Called And Told Me That This Brother And Sister Duo Needed An Emergency Home Asap. It Was Fate. World, Meet Fitz And Georgie!

My Beloved Cat Died On Sunday And I Wanted Someone New To Take Care Of. My Vet Called And Told Me That This Brother And Sister Duo Needed An Emergency Home Asap. It Was Fate. World, Meet Fitz And Georgie!

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Adopted A Kitten, It Seems He’s Fitting In Just Fine. Or Maybe A Little Too Well

Adopted A Kitten, It Seems He’s Fitting In Just Fine. Or Maybe A Little Too Well

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One More Episode Before Sleep

One More Episode Before Sleep

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i actually bought a small tv for my kitty at Christmas---she has my one destroyed from chasing mice and birds on it

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From The Group Of 130 Rescued Hoard Cats. Oreo And Coal. Oreo Is A Little Bit Shy But His Brother Is A Pretty Confident Kitty. All They Had Were Some Fleas

From The Group Of 130 Rescued Hoard Cats. Oreo And Coal. Oreo Is A Little Bit Shy But His Brother Is A Pretty Confident Kitty. All They Had Were Some Fleas

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So Much Floof

So Much Floof

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Mary Rose Kent
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One is floof-o-matic and the other is floof-a-licious. Ideal names = Right cat: Floofy / Left cat: Bob

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Tried To Capture A Moment Of Friendship And Peace

Tried To Capture A Moment Of Friendship And Peace

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that's when he found out it wasn't milk! Haha ...you should have seen it. It was hilarious.

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My Two Lil Rascals, Siblings At Heart, They Love Each Other But Also Sometimes Hate Each Other, Just Like A True Brother And Sister Would

My Two Lil Rascals, Siblings At Heart, They Love Each Other But Also Sometimes Hate Each Other, Just Like A True Brother And Sister Would

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I Need Some Space

I Need Some Space

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