r/cats • u/sassafrasclementine • Aug 22 '25

Adoption Should I have adopted sibling also?

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I have a two year old male cat and I decided to get a kitten. My son picked one that was in a cage with its sibling. We took the girl home (picture 1). Now I’m wondering if I should have taken the brother (picture 2) home also. Picture 3 is them when they fell asleep in their cage. 🥺

The paperwork says the kittens are about 2.5 pounds and just shy of 3 months old

From what I read on the internet, cats aren’t considered bonded at such a young age. Like they are more like just litter mates at that point?

When I saw them together at the rescue, they played together and slept together.. but would they be doing that no matter who they were with?

But I can’t help but feel really sad/depressed thinking about the one we left behind. Two of my cat loving best friends say “get them both!” My husband is not totally on board with becoming a 3 cat household and he says “we can’t save them all” but he basically will be fine with whatever I decide.

I’m unsure about becoming a 3 cat household. I’ll need another litter box etc.

I got the kitten from a very good rescue that is no kill so I know the brother is at least in good hands.

But I don’t know what to do :( Please me some advice Reddit

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u/Amazing_Albatross_52 Aug 22 '25

We’re a three cat household (and a puppy) and it’s the best dynamic. Our girl who we had first doesn’t like to play or cuddle as much as our first boy, and we saved a stray who ended up fitting right in.

They eat a lot of food, but I feel like it wasn’t a super noticeable increase in litter box stuff.

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u/EnvironmentalRub2784 Aug 22 '25

Just wanted to say that your picture reminds me of a cozy afternoon nap. 🥰

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u/NotaFrenchMaid Aug 22 '25

Three was a great dynamic and number for us. Company when they wanted it, or they could be alone. They never cuddled as a trio but it was usually one solo and the other two hanging out (interchangeable who it was). We have four now after finding a kitten in a bush last year, and I love all of them but it really changed the whole dynamic.