I went to the shelter 2 weeks ago to adopt one kitten, but seeing how she was curled up with another kitten, I couldn’t leave him. The worker said they weren’t litter mates but they were inseparable. They needed each other, and truthfully, I needed them.
Buddy and Lady are still the best of buddies. They play-fight and then love on each other with tons of kisses until they curl up and fall asleep in almost the same position I found them in at the shelter. If I didn’t watch Jackson’s video on "fighting", I would have stopped them instantly, but he was right...they stop when it gets too real. If I had just gotten one, I just know that my house would be torn up. They get bored and call out to each other. It’s so cute to watch. It’s only so much of playing with me and that’s where the other one comes in. I am seriously learning so much from these videos. Please keep them coming. @Rosario thank you so much for asking about them. @Jackson I love your energy, vibe, knowledge, and style. Thank you for making me a better cat mama.
My first kitten was freaking depressed because she had to stay home alone all day. She slept all day and sometimes doesn’t even bother to play. I got her another kitten, it’s a mess sometimes but now she’s more energetic than ever.
Was the second kitten close to her age (may I ask how much age difference)? same gender? Did they get along right away and was it easy to introduce them to each other? I made the mistake of getting a single Siamese-Abyssinian kitty, she's sweet most of the time and we do play a lot with her, give her lots of cuddles and lots of attention but I can tell sometimes she wants to wrestle or play rough-n-tumble but we can't really do that with her as we don't want to encourage her biting or scratching our hands/arms/legs/feet - instead we've given her some plushies which she can wrestle, bite, and bunny-kick to her hearts content but I can tell it's still not quite enough and that she seems bored sometimes. We've already reserved a second Siamese female kitty that's about 1 month younger than her (the closest to her age we could find available at the time), and will be able to bring the other one home in early March... I'm really anxious about if they would get along and become best friends or would they try to destroy each other immediately? I know we will need to be slow and cautious about the introductions, but read that if the kittens are young enough and close enough in age they will adapt more easily and quickly to each other?
@@darkdolphiex9600 mine are 2 months apart, both are female. Both are Asian shorthair, and they were strays so I’m not sure what breed. My bigger hated my little at first, to the point I had to reintroduce them. They get along well now, one would literally scream if she doesn’t see the other around. Please don’t force introduce them, and not let them get violent. I made this mistake and for a month my life was hell. It took me 2 months to make things right again. Please buy a lot of interactive toys to distract both cats, and have plenty food bowls available around the house so they don’t see each other as threat.
@@joleezanes5938 they’re already best friends, curling up together for naps and following each other around. Only had a little bullying/fighting for the first few days then instant best buddies.
@@darkdolphiex9600 You've prob already adopted #2. I just watched this video and reading a few of the comments... I'll chime in. • at least 2 but recommended 3 litterboxes • seperate food bowls • cat tree for each, no matter how tall • plenty of hiding spaces AND MUST watch JGs video/s on cat-cat introductions!!!
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I made the mistake of getting one kitten, I thought since we were home all the time due to quarantine we could give him lots of play & attention. He didn’t get depressed but he got into so much trouble & wanted to wrestle. We ended up getting him a brother his age 2 months later & he was ecstatic.
Same 😐 Really didn't want 2! Tried 1. A month later, ooh, "they were right". Kitty #1, Female DSH now has a play mate Kitty#2, Female DSH 2mos younger Both kittens With proper cat:cat introductions (SEE JG videos) they will learn to get along (and they do--hugs, noseys, play, sleep, grooming 😽)
After our beloved dog died recently, we decided to change gears and go with a kitten. When my husband's back was turned ... I responded to a PAIR of kittens on Petfinder! Now these little girls live with us and even he is happy that we have two. We play with them, of course, but they also play with each other (like at 4:30 in the morning when we are still trying to sleep). They each have their distinct personalities ... one is a girly kitten and one is a tomboy. OK, two is more expensive than one (vet bills come to mind), plus all the normal supplies ... but we think it is worth having two happy kittens.
LOL , my family have cat pairs each! It is definitely worth it for all of us! They do play with each of us and each other. We have cats bundled up with us during nap times. They do wrestle, chase , fetch -&-retrieved , play with wand toys and play soccer with bottle caps. They are all jumpers and climbers who loves their shelves , towers and climbing up their tree scratch stump posts. They ride on our shoulders laying down with tail wrapped around our necks. They do all come to us for belly rub curl up in our arms while purring themselves to sleep.
You adopted a second animal without your husbands consent or even trying to discuss it with him first? That's awfully shitty of you. Your poor husband. You obviously have no respect for him.
@@gabriellewalter9377 Wow, @Garbrielle Walter, you must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed. I certainly did NOT say I adopted the kittens without his knowledge or approval. We did discuss it, but only for about 2 second because we both thought that the idea of two kittens was even better than one kitten. We both went together to pick them up. And we both love them. And just for your own misinformed self, we have been married for 53 years and I love and respect my husband. So what is obvious to you has absolutely nothing to do with reality.
Jackson Jackson -- Galaxy Galaxy -- Strangely. Compelling. Strangely. Soothing. LOL. Jackson Clone or Jackson Twins -- Oh, wait, Jackson Five was a whole other thing.... :D
A lot of reputable rescues in big cities have a policy where if you’re adopting a kitten, you MUST have another cat or adopt in pairs (some rescues give you a discount on the adoption fee for a pair!). They may even be able to hook you up with kittens who are already bonded to one another. And hopefully, they will also let you know if there are cats who prefer to be on their own with their humans-that’s how I got my two-year-old tuxedo boy!
Yes not all cats like to be together. Even when brought home together. My sister's cats grew up together. All their first year was fine. Then the one decided he wanted to be the solo cat and started trying to kill her. So they had to rehome her. Like the used to groom each other and sleep together. Nothing changed in the house. They were both fixed as kittens too so it wasn't that. My one cat loves other cats. My other cat prefers to be alone. She's tolerant of other cats, but she's been happiest when she was solo. I foster cats so I have alot coming in an out and it really depends . Some cats are not social ad some are super social.
Every shelter I know offers a discount on the second kitten. Personally, I would make it an even more discount then they usually do. Ironically, it is usually single people or couples that adopt pairs more than families. Most young adults cats too. Families want kittens. Some people want cats that are several years old since they tend to be calmer.
@@wildog47 Yeah my cat was going to be a rescue into a home with two other cats. But she hates other cats. So now she lives with me and is an only child.
@@blumoon187 this is why I hate blanket statements. It really should be on the personality of the animal. Not a general all cats need to have a friend etc. They are all different in personality and temperament. Nd trying to force cats that don't want to have to share their territory to share it is kinda mean IMO. Just because someone said they would be happier doesn't make it true. I've fostered tons of cats. Pretty much all kittens love other cats and kittens. However alot of older cats are territorial and prefer not to share.
@@wildog47 Of course you can make general statements about cats, because it's literally in their biology to be social. Yes, there are cats who truly don't like other cats, but that's not normal and healthy.
LOL right!!! One of my bffs made a judgey reply when I told her I adopted a 2nd one 😐 Later, I watched a "horders"--texted her--"Don't worry Booh...that won't be me...20 cats 😳🤔❓
This was awesome! I have one adult cat (he's 13) and last summer I wanted a new kitten but decided to bring home TWO and it was the best thing ever! They played with each and hardly "bothered" my older cat. They all get along great but the two kittens are super bonded and very close. It's been the sweetest experience having two.
I laughed; I cried. It was better than ‘Cats’. Come to think of it, ‘Cats’ was all about feline social interaction. And yet, misconceptions persist. Classic film noir, and a tour de force performance by Mr Galaxy! Bravo! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I am so very glad, that I got two little fur balls 2 years ago. Thanks to a lot of research regarding "my first cat" (that's how I found your videos by the way, Jackson) I decided to adopt two kitten (brothers) and they have never been apart and love each other dearly. When they playfight and chase each other and cuddle up afterwards for a nap.... to see how happy they are is worth so much than "not having to share the love" ... and hey, my fur babies have plenty of love and affection left for me as it is 😸😍😸
LOVE LOVE LOVED this skit !!! The verbage...the scenes....timing & style... FANTASTIC !!! As always, your a gift to cats and their families... Information, understanding and tons of love (received,). Thank you J.B. 🐱
@@playfulcat275 Was actually planning to do this! My gf and I are moving in this summer and she comes with a cat. However I actually qualify for a mortgage so I'm just going to not be a renter hopefully
I got two kittens a few years ago, brother and sister, and they are so closely bonded. It is really cute to watch and makes me feel less guilty when I have to work a little later than usual.
😂😂😂 This was great! Several months ago I was really missing a dog in my life, as I’ve mostly been a dog person. I liked other people’s cats but wasn’t interested. Then two scrawny kittens showed up in my driveway, hiding under the car. I waited a day but didn’t see mama, so I started to feed them. A few days later, mama showed up. All the local rescues and humane society were full. You couldn’t give kittens away! It didn’t take long until they all got their claws in my heart, and now I have the whole fam damily! I didn’t even know I wanted one, and now I have three.
I went for one kitten and left with two, ginger twins and I couldn't imagine life without them, they complete eachother and are as thick as thieves. I still think about what my George would have ended up like, had we not not taken Fred too, especially with us working 5 days a week. They really do keep eachother happy Xxxxx
I’d like to have two cats but my kitten hates other cats and rejected the one I tried to adopt. I couldn’t handle the stress of two cats who were fighting in a small apartment so now we’re a one cat family and I can devote my time to caring for the one cat. I’d rather be a good parent to one cat than a terrible parent to two.
When we say introduce, we mean something different than you might be thinking. You have to actually introduce them through a very specific process that takes days, not just talk to them in a happy voice while plopping them in the same room. Watch Jackson Galaxy’s and Kitten Lady’s other videos on it to see what the steps are.
I got a second cat as a friend for the first several months ago and it's great! They play together and even though they don't always get along, it's comforting to know that when I'm away, they have each other and won't get too scared or lonely. They are dumb as posts but they are full of love!
I wanted to give my rescue kitten a friend but rn I'm not in the good spot economically and I don't want to give up her quality of life (food, toys, etc) just to rescue another kitten, but in the future when I'm more stable I'll try to adopt/rescue another cat
Here is my dilemma. I have one cat who is 2 and a half. I love having just one and I love our bond. I have no desire at all to get a second cat but I often wonder if I should, just so that my cat has a friend. However, I hear from a lot of people that their cats only tolerate each other or don’t even play together and I’m scared if that happens to us, it would be pointless to get a second cat. There is no guarantee that they will be friends and that stops me from getting one more.
I've had that as well I mean mine only nine months old and she's been doing quite well I've been on that thought about getting a second cat maybe close to her age as well
That's why You must know how to meet them together. If You go na do this right and slowly there is no other way than they go na like each other. You can't just get a cat and put them together it's not how IT works.
Also the vet bills!!! Let’s not forget that! I think ideally two pets would be better making each other company but like you said some cats are very territorial and also can we afford it ?
@@laurajoshi6474 Exactly. Double the food, insurance, vet fees. It’s a big responsibility to have a pet, and it’s bigger responsibility to have two. I am doing everything to give my cat the best life possible, yet I feel guilty that she’s an only child and I feel pressured to have two but it’s not that simple.
My husband and I rescued 2 kittens from a farm. They are 2 years old now. It was so worth it to get 2 kittens at the same time. They play with each other, entertain each other, soothe each other. It's nice.
Too cute. My parents insisted their solo female kitty who had developed aggression problems would never want another cat around. I was fostering a younger male kitty whom I knew liked being around other cats and talked them into letting him “visit” for a weekend. (Not the ideal for introductions, no, but it was an unusual situation.) TL;DR, he never left, they love each other, and they play together all the time. And the original girl kitty is much less bitey now.
I agree about loving the videos! Jackson Galaxy's talent goes way beyond the Cat Daddy.! He is a talented actor, empathetic person, a cat psychic, and so much more. I always enjoy the sense of humor, the vulnerability of not worrying about who he is but showing who he is. His wife is a very fortunate woman!! Be safe Jackson light 💕 and mojo to you as well as Minoo. Meowser wowser. Always entertaining always knowledgeable, thank you once again for all the assistance and knowledge that you give to people their fur babies and fans.
We got 2 kittens and everything was wonderful until the boy died at 18 months old. We still miss him. Two years later the other female cat still hadn't recovered. We got another male kitten but it hasn't worked out. We followed every rule in the book. Read everything, watched every video. Sought advice from numerous cat behaviorists. Anyway, 2.5 years on things are better but they still fight from time to time and squabble. We have to constantly watch them. Whilst I love them both so much, it isn't always ideal. :( xx
I adopted my cat from someone who wasn’t the greatest owner and never socialized her. So now she doesn’t like other cats and feel bad when she’s alone but I’m afraid to get another cat and they only fight.
i wish i could get a second cat so bad. but i live with my parents and they won’t allow it, i’m grateful they let me keep my one cat. i didn’t adopt my her from a shelter, she showed up at my garage very young and hungry and i rescued her right there
@@user-wt5if6rx8m Yeah, since it is not bonded you can get a pair then next time. The younger the cats the more likely they will bond to each other. Mine were 1 1/2 years (we had her for about half a year along with my senior cats that died about 2 months after getting her and 9 months which is about maximum that should work and we got lucky and they often sleep together, etc.
@@toriless when mine showed up i had a senior bichon pup, they got very close but unfortunately the pup passed away a few months later (she was 16 years old) and now i only have kitty. she’s very friendly so i hope that in the future she’ll be able to bond a bit with a new cat! thanks for your reply
Now I finally understand why one of my cats is socially awkward (for a cat). All of her siblings were stillborn, so she never had another kitten to play with. When she grew up she was enormous compared to her mother (who also had a very mild nature) so she used to bully her own mom.
I adopted a bonded pair of adult cats (both 5 years old, lived together most of their lives) and one is wayyyyy more active and high energy than the other. She loves to play and seems bored a lot. I play with her several times a day but I think she'd prefer even more play time. I wish my apartment didn't limit me to just 2 cats because I'd adopt another younger cat for her to play with and have fun.
Your "Cat Detective" is the COOLEST yet!! You do it so naturally, as if it was one of your past lives!! 'Gloria' was great, too!! It's a great way to pass on info that will stick in your memory ;-D... Nice Job!
I was offered a single kitten that was the last one left in a litter (to come home at the end of October) and was totally okay with that but I'm so glad I found multiple jackson galaxy videos that said two kittens are better than one. I searched for a kitten ready to come home at the same time and have a lovely tortishell reserved to come home at the end if October as well so they can have each other ❤
I was fostering kittens and we had the most adorable two sisters. They did everything together, they learnt confidence from each other. Then when someone was interested in adopting I was heartbroken when they only wanted one :c. They got to meet the kittens and I tried so hard to convince them to take both but the other one was shy of new people and kept hiding behind the furniture 😞. We got a new foster kitten to buddy up with her not long after but her mood had really changed. She got playful again with the new kitten but it was like her whole personality changed.
I'm adopting a cat in 5 days. When I saw that they were bonded I just passed them by because I only want one cat and would not want to tear 2 cats apart like that.
I adopted a traumatized half-Siamese kitten and they said she could NOT go to a home with any other cats, children, or dogs. She freaked out at the tinest sounds and would cower in corners and hiss. I'm successfully socializing her and she's a sweetheart. No more hissing at all and she's so food motivated, that I use it as a bridge to healing. She now sits on my lap (if it's her idea), purrs like a freight train, has learned how to meow, & tells me she loves me (blinking). She has a kitty condo where she sleeps at night, and a very tall, 7-floor cat-castle in front of a big window whe she loves to hang out during the day. We play "bird" and she loves it. I don't know whether she will ever adjust to a sibling because she was also "picked on" by siblings as the runt of a litter. She came to me with an awful upper respiratory infection and needed immediate care, and I think the shelter didn't understand she was also sick.
There are always exceptions to the rule, I had a cat who disliked other cats, does etc. She was the one who wanted it to be just her and me. I did have a dog but they just stayed out of each other’s way and ignored each other.
I just lost a 7 week old kitten a week ago, leaving behind her brother and mom. Her death destroyed me. I really miss her, but more than anything, I know that her brother misses her, too. We were just starting to really play together. (
"Cat Daddy" (aka Jackson Galaxy), between you, Kitten Lady, and The Lion Whisperer (Kevin Richardson), you guys have done a great job reinventing yourselves and your channels due to all of The Virus restrictions... Not only that, but ya'll have taught us all so much, and while entertaining us at the same time!! Kudos to all of you!
Love the video, but half the work? Lol. The amount of times I've walked in on my two kittens after they've conspired together to make a mess. They are partners in crime! They sure do love each other though.
As someone who fosters, I just had a litter of one and I had to spend so much time entertaining the individual kitten. Certainly two can be exhausting, but one alone loses his/her mind from boredom.
You taught me so much about healthy parenting! The rules and techniques you use for teaching compassion for a non-verbal mammal (baby/toddler or cat!) work wonderfully for preverbal kids. Look carefully for physical clues/cues to understand their needs, do not impose your biases or issues when interpreting their behaviors (people think babies and toddlers are capable of "revenge" but they are not!), and giving a "yes" for every "no", using the environment to support them (like the cat superhighway or babyproofing and making safe spaces for your toddlers), and more. My husband is a better dad because we followed your advice with our cats before our son was born. You are actually a Montessori or positive parenting cat parent! The exact principles apply. Thanks for helping my son have a more emotionally safe and happy upbringing!
I ended up getting two solo kittens from different litters. One had no siblings, and the other was the reject. They were apprehensive of each other at first, but thankfully they were fast friends.
You, my dear, have a screen presence that is alurrrrrring! ( in my Eartha Kitt voice) You can star in my next (imaginary) film! And I'll take YOU dancing! Well done! ♥️
We adopted a kitten over three years ago. For the first year he was very entertained by us and all the toys he had, but then one day /nothing/ did it for him. He grew bored of everything and kind of stopped acting like a cat. I took a bunch of his toys he no longer used (he has LOADS, worry not) over to the shelter so that those kitties could make use of them while they waited for adoption, and I wound up adopting an adult kitty there. It was like a whole world opening up for our original kitty, and with the family addition he learned how to be a cat again. Always try to have them in pairs if you can, it really does make all the difference for their quality of life.
I'm actually kind of grief watching this, we are in neonatal kitten rescue, and I had to turn down a family who only wanted one kitten in a catless home, it's one of our biggest rules, and they were all very upset about it, this video helps
It kills me that i cant get a best friend for my kitten.. sometimes i feel like he really feels lonely .. my parents would NEVER allow me to get another one.. im so sad abt this .. i feel so guilty..
@@toriless Well, look at privilege speaking. You have to pay medical bills for two, food for two, litter for two; and that can be very expensive. Or perhaps you are renting, and are not allowed more than one. There are a thousand reason of why someone can't adopt two. If you can have two kitties, awesome, but some people are just not able to.
It’s really nice to see how kittens are playing in this video because it’s a ca toy what ours are doing and sometimes I’m scared they would hurt each other. They never did but still. We had a very frightened kitten (9 month old now he was 6 when we got him) and are supposed to socialise him for an association in order to help him get adopted. Alone we couldn’t do anything really helpful. We just got another kitten that we adopted a month ago and now everything going great ! They chase each other, have fun, sleep close to each other but not together, it’s nice to see. The only thing. We have to keep them separated when they eat because the younger tries to steel the food from his brother xD Ps: thanks for your great advices on how to introduce cats it was really helpful !
I just wanted to thank you for the content you provide, it has helped me take good care of my first ever cat. We have had david(my cat) for almost three months now and your content has ensured he can be his best self.
I adopted a 9 month old kitten a few months ago, she's over a year now. The rescue adopted out kittens in pairs, but seemed to think she would be okay as a single kitty. And before I got her, she was the office kitty anyway (all during the pandemic). She's a mischievous girl so I can imagine she would like a playmate, but she's also very dominant and might not take kindly to another cat entering the picture. I wish there were a good way to figure that out.
This is great but not practical for every responsible owner. Leaving at 13wks seems to help with the learning and development stages. Its double the cost. Great advice but not always practical or responsible and just because i cant afford two or have the space/finances for two it doesnt mean i shouldnt have one at all. Its like having two kids, im not going to have more than i can afford but it doesnt mean i shouldnt have one, especially if i can afford one comfortably and space wise.
I was planning on adopting a kitten and never considered more than the one. Thankfully everyone who into my life with kittens 😸 had two that couldn't be separated. Now I have a very bonded brother and sister and what a blessing it turned out that way. 🐈🐈⬛🤗. Two little angels 😇😇 who are happy.
I adopted 2 kittens last year, but we lost one of them due to FIP in november :( we see how It affects our remaining kitten but we are afraid of making another kitten go through it
Same thing happened to me in may. They were best friends and then spooky died at 9 months old. Tormie was depressed for a long time but in December we got another kitten and now winter and tormie are best friends. I’m sorry for your loss. I know how heart wrenching it is.
FIP isn't contagious. It's also not curable unfortunately. I lost a young one that I had rescued when she was only a few weeks old. She thrived with bottle feeding and love and attention. She ruled over the adult cats and then contracted FIP. It broke my heart.
My husband and I adopted two kittens in November. They’re supposedly sisters, but I’m not too sure since one is tabby and the other is a snowshoe Siamese but who knows.. genetics are weird. They’re keep each other busy, get along well with our hound dog, and haven’t ruined anything except for their own toys. I’m glad we took both instead of one. They complete each other 💗
In cases where kittens were rescued as litters or are raised with other kittens, adopting them out solo is not a good idea because they are social and need a buddy. But singleton orphans, or young adults who prefer their independent life, are obviously on a case by case basis. Many adult cats are happy to have a castle all to their own, and single kittens raised alone are often fine so long as you spend a lot of time with them
I found an orphaned singleton kitten, and I’m wondering if he would even appreciate a pal. He’s a month old, so need to adopt another soon if I do it, I think.
@@bluebutterfly5684 I'm in the same boat. Two months ago, we found an abandoned kitten crying in the brush alone at the end of our driveway. No mother or littermates in site. He is now about four months old. We play with him as much as we can, but I'm wondering if we should try to find another kitten about his age. Even though my husband loves our kitten, he is reluctant to take on a second, because it will cost us more, and he thinks it will be more work to look after them.
Love the video, just makes me kinda sad. I rescued an abandoned 4-month-old orange tabby (have had him for 9 weeks now) that was left out around my apartment complex. I'd love another little guy, unfortunately, I live in a studio so space is short already. While I'm looking to upgrade to a 1 bedroom in the next 3 months or so when he's 7-8 months old, will that be harder to bring in a new little one? Should I go a little older, younger, or about the same age?
better do it now than just after a move when your cat is already getting adjusted to new smells and areas. remember cats mostly need upward space- easy to give in a small place. If you do wait, be sure to wait several months after the move so your cat has a strong security in the new place
My two cats, one was 5 and the other was 3 years old when I adopted them. My previous 2 were 6 months apart. The two that were closer in age bonded quickly and adored each other. After 16 years together, when I lost the female, the Male aged over night. My two now have a bond that keeps deepening over the last few years, they took a little more time, but watching the bond grow has been special.
Don't be sad, you've done so much already !.... Only you can feel when it's ok to bring a second kitten in. Maybe there will be a special opportunity , a rescue that crosses your path and you can't resist, do what feels right. Introducing a new cat is always different, you can't tell in advance how they will bond, no matter their age. I would just say, follow your instinct. You're my hero already .... Cats are gifts from God, you can't go wrong with them. I have 2 by the way...
First all I love JB Galaxy, great channel! I have only ever had one cat at a time the last 65 years. The last one living until she was 20. All were well bonded with me, walked on a leash, went in my kayak, slept in our bed. I don't want 2 cats, the clean up, sand boxes, expense. There is a great U tube channel "Albert and Mia," a single man and his Bengal. This cat couldn't be any more loved or happier, as were mine. Great if people want 2, but we are all individuals, who shouldn't be judged or guilt tripped.
You sound like a very active and dedicated pet parent-- but many people want/get cute kitten and then the excitement wears down, or they are at work all day. You gave your cats great lives--- but generally kittens are happier with a playmate, especially from their own litter.
onetime someone genuinely, with their whole chest, tried to tell me having more than exactly one cat, dogs and other free roaming animals included, was animal abuse bc 'cats are solitary animals'. please tell me why half the people i know have a WHOLE COLONY of feral cats? when theres plenty of room for them to separate from each other, they still choose to go back to the same place to sleep, eat, hunt and play. yeah, they go off alone to mate or whatever they do, but they spend most of their time in pairs or groups. my cat has a best friend (hes *extremely* attached to me, but he lives with my mom, who does TNR/rescue and keeps a house full of cats) and they are literally inseparable. theres tons of places to hide from each other, plenty of toys, and several bowls, but for some reason they all sleep, eat, and play together... its almost like they enjoy each others' company!
My baby is an only child and she does not play well with others (judging from interactions with neighbourhood cats / strays when they come into our yard). She, my hubby and I have our routine and she seems just fine with it. She has a special vocalisation when she wants to play (usually hide and seek)and we always oblige her for as long as she wants. She is the queen of the household. She is 5 and I think she would get stressed out if we get another cat.
Just spend as much time as you possibly can with your kitten. I've almost always had one, for different reasons, and they were fine. I did adopt 2 kittens a year ago and they were too much for me....they wore me out🤣😅. I had to rehome them and adopt a single cat. Two of my cats that I adopted, were specifically requiring an only cat home🤷♀️
@@JacksonGalaxy 🐆It's still a fun one and I loved it. Reminds me of Bogart and also the Mike Hammer series. Your good at it and it's fun. Enjoyed it very much. God bless💞🕊💞🤗
That's what they told me when I adopted my kittens. They need to have company, so I adopted 2 little cutie sisters~ That happened 5 years ago, and now they can't leave each other!
Loved it JB! ❤️ I have quite a short attention span but I was glued to my screen and riveted by the whole scenario! Gave me Who Framed Roger Rabbit vibes🕵🏻♂️💃🏻 It also confirms that I made the right choice in adopting two kittens instead of 1 (even if they have a lot of energy - they are half bengal half Cornish Rex). Thank you for your QUALITY work ❤️
@@MyNameThe1st old fashion lollllllll I used to have 3 channels before I got cable tv lol so this is a total upgrade lol plus I record stuff I dont watch stuff live.
@@BitterGoblinBoy personally I like dish cable I have internet but I dont stream on it I streamed for a little while, I had netflix but I started to see all the same things plus I like watching dish anyways.
That reminds me of when we bring our treasure home. He was in propper age. But the first few days he was walking and meowing to all tight places where their buddies should be hiding. Thankfully it was just a short time and now is happy with us and a garden cat behind the window :)
Yea my cat is almost 5 now. We got him at 1.5 but he was always a single cat. I feel like he needs a friend. But I also feel like he would get jealous because he loves being the center of attention. So I’m always torn.
We got our kitten while we had a senior cat. The senior cat rejected her. Then he passed when she was 5 mos. She's now 9 months. She's VERY stubborn and strong willed so I'm uncertain how she would feel about a new cat suddenly showing up. I'm home all day so she's not alone. If she was alone, I would risk it. It was such a catastrophe having a resident cat rejecting the new kitten that I haven't wanted to go through that again.
I've just adopted a kitten as a companion for my young adult cat. He may not be a kitten anymore, but he's just seemed so lonely lately. I rewatched all of the "how to introduce cats" videos and so fingers crossed it goes well!
Nice job. Well done Mr. Galaxy! I'm loving the feline noir, the case, the whole shebang.❤ My 3 fur-babies were intrigued and waited patiently (sleepily is more accurate) for you to solve the case. And when it was over, they celebrated with a pinch of nip.😏 Seriously, this was outstanding. See you next time.
I rescued 2 siblings,they are now 7 months old and had to rehome the brother,he started bullying his sister and she stopped playing and hid all the time,now that hes gone,shes happy, playing and not hiding
I went to the shelter 2 weeks ago to adopt one kitten, but seeing how she was curled up with another kitten, I couldn’t leave him. The worker said they weren’t litter mates but they were inseparable. They needed each other, and truthfully, I needed them.
Omg update us! How are they?? 😍
@Jackson catdaddy yes! but honestly ive been watching these videos because it helps me understand my own psychology lol
Buddy and Lady are still the best of buddies. They play-fight and then love on each other with tons of kisses until they curl up and fall asleep in almost the same position I found them in at the shelter. If I didn’t watch Jackson’s video on "fighting", I would have stopped them instantly, but he was right...they stop when it gets too real. If I had just gotten one, I just know that my house would be torn up. They get bored and call out to each other. It’s so cute to watch. It’s only so much of playing with me and that’s where the other one comes in. I am seriously learning so much from these videos. Please keep them coming. @Rosario thank you so much for asking about them. @Jackson I love your energy, vibe, knowledge, and style. Thank you for making me a better cat mama.
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"Bonded Pair" they call it 😉
I’m so glad you took both ! I did the same when I got my girls
He's having too much fun making these videos and im not complaining, I love them.
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Ikr
Absolutely the best ever!
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Same. That's why they're so good, because he's having fun & is passionate about it! ❤
@Jackson catdaddy i 💚💚 cats just as much as you do.Thank you for doing a great job.
Jackson is definitely a creative force!!
GIVE THIS MAN AN OSCAR
Yeah the performance is really reserved and nuanced. Super impressed.
IKR? But, I bet that's the name of his next cat.
now there's an idea...
@@JacksonGalaxy yeah, but you gotta get two, you know... someone somewhere told me so
So long as it's a cat called Oscar!
My first kitten was freaking depressed because she had to stay home alone all day. She slept all day and sometimes doesn’t even bother to play. I got her another kitten, it’s a mess sometimes but now she’s more energetic than ever.
Was the second kitten close to her age (may I ask how much age difference)? same gender? Did they get along right away and was it easy to introduce them to each other? I made the mistake of getting a single Siamese-Abyssinian kitty, she's sweet most of the time and we do play a lot with her, give her lots of cuddles and lots of attention but I can tell sometimes she wants to wrestle or play rough-n-tumble but we can't really do that with her as we don't want to encourage her biting or scratching our hands/arms/legs/feet - instead we've given her some plushies which she can wrestle, bite, and bunny-kick to her hearts content but I can tell it's still not quite enough and that she seems bored sometimes. We've already reserved a second Siamese female kitty that's about 1 month younger than her (the closest to her age we could find available at the time), and will be able to bring the other one home in early March... I'm really anxious about if they would get along and become best friends or would they try to destroy each other immediately? I know we will need to be slow and cautious about the introductions, but read that if the kittens are young enough and close enough in age they will adapt more easily and quickly to each other?
@@darkdolphiex9600 mine are 2 months apart, both are female. Both are Asian shorthair, and they were strays so I’m not sure what breed. My bigger hated my little at first, to the point I had to reintroduce them. They get along well now, one would literally scream if she doesn’t see the other around.
Please don’t force introduce them, and not let them get violent. I made this mistake and for a month my life was hell. It took me 2 months to make things right again. Please buy a lot of interactive toys to distract both cats, and have plenty food bowls available around the house so they don’t see each other as threat.
@@darkdolphiex9600 Just take your time with introductions and they will be fine.
@@joleezanes5938 they’re already best friends, curling up together for naps and following each other around. Only had a little bullying/fighting for the first few days then instant best buddies.
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You've prob already adopted #2. I just watched this video and reading a few of the comments...
I'll chime in.
• at least 2 but recommended 3 litterboxes
• seperate food bowls
• cat tree for each, no matter how tall
• plenty of hiding spaces
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MUST watch JGs video/s on cat-cat introductions!!!
I am so, SO here for the weird cat noir.
Same! 😆
me too! I mean...um...
I know, right?😸
Yes, Weird Cat Noir!
Dear Mr galaxy I have been trying to get a hold of you for Sense 2019 about my cat curtain and blinds behiver I have not gotten any response from you on how to correct this I am starting to wonder if my husband is right you are nothing but a hocus that wants money
I made the mistake of getting one kitten, I thought since we were home all the time due to quarantine we could give him lots of play & attention. He didn’t get depressed but he got into so much trouble & wanted to wrestle. We ended up getting him a brother his age 2 months later & he was ecstatic.
Same 😐
Really didn't want 2!
Tried 1.
A month later, ooh, "they were right".
Kitty #1, Female DSH
now has a play mate
Kitty#2, Female DSH
2mos younger
Both kittens
With proper cat:cat introductions (SEE JG videos) they will learn to get along (and they do--hugs, noseys, play, sleep, grooming 😽)
YES. It can be horrible having one kitten. They kind of go nuts. They’re so energetic they need the company.
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After our beloved dog died recently, we decided to change gears and go with a kitten. When my husband's back was turned ... I responded to a PAIR of kittens on Petfinder! Now these little girls live with us and even he is happy that we have two. We play with them, of course, but they also play with each other (like at 4:30 in the morning when we are still trying to sleep). They each have their distinct personalities ... one is a girly kitten and one is a tomboy. OK, two is more expensive than one (vet bills come to mind), plus all the normal supplies ... but we think it is worth having two happy kittens.
LOL , my family have cat pairs each! It is definitely worth it for all of us! They do play with each of us and each other. We have cats bundled up with us during nap times. They do wrestle, chase , fetch -&-retrieved , play with wand toys and play soccer with bottle caps. They are all jumpers and climbers who loves their shelves , towers and climbing up their tree scratch stump posts. They ride on our shoulders laying down with tail wrapped around our necks. They do all come to us for belly rub curl up in our arms while purring themselves to sleep.
You adopted a second animal without your husbands consent or even trying to discuss it with him first? That's awfully shitty of you. Your poor husband. You obviously have no respect for him.
@@gabriellewalter9377 whoa, you are incredibly toxic. I bet you dont have anyone
@@gabriellewalter9377 She said responded to the adoption listing, not that she just came home with them randomly.
@@gabriellewalter9377 Wow, @Garbrielle Walter, you must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed. I certainly did NOT say I adopted the kittens without his knowledge or approval. We did discuss it, but only for about 2 second because we both thought that the idea of two kittens was even better than one kitten. We both went together to pick them up. And we both love them. And just for your own misinformed self, we have been married for 53 years and I love and respect my husband. So what is obvious to you has absolutely nothing to do with reality.
Jackson lonely? Shoulda gotten TWO Jacksons. The we'll have twice the amount of Jackson videos 👍😁
Jackson squared?
To👏🏽the👏🏽second👏🏽power!
Jackson Jackson -- Galaxy Galaxy -- Strangely. Compelling. Strangely. Soothing. LOL.
Jackson Clone or Jackson Twins -- Oh, wait, Jackson Five was a whole other thing.... :D
A lot of reputable rescues in big cities have a policy where if you’re adopting a kitten, you MUST have another cat or adopt in pairs (some rescues give you a discount on the adoption fee for a pair!). They may even be able to hook you up with kittens who are already bonded to one another. And hopefully, they will also let you know if there are cats who prefer to be on their own with their humans-that’s how I got my two-year-old tuxedo boy!
Yes not all cats like to be together. Even when brought home together. My sister's cats grew up together. All their first year was fine. Then the one decided he wanted to be the solo cat and started trying to kill her. So they had to rehome her. Like the used to groom each other and sleep together. Nothing changed in the house. They were both fixed as kittens too so it wasn't that. My one cat loves other cats. My other cat prefers to be alone. She's tolerant of other cats, but she's been happiest when she was solo. I foster cats so I have alot coming in an out and it really depends . Some cats are not social ad some are super social.
Every shelter I know offers a discount on the second kitten. Personally, I would make it an even more discount then they usually do. Ironically, it is usually single people or couples that adopt pairs more than families. Most young adults cats too. Families want kittens. Some people want cats that are several years old since they tend to be calmer.
@@wildog47 Yeah my cat was going to be a rescue into a home with two other cats. But she hates other cats. So now she lives with me and is an only child.
@@blumoon187 this is why I hate blanket statements. It really should be on the personality of the animal. Not a general all cats need to have a friend etc. They are all different in personality and temperament. Nd trying to force cats that don't want to have to share their territory to share it is kinda mean IMO. Just because someone said they would be happier doesn't make it true. I've fostered tons of cats. Pretty much all kittens love other cats and kittens. However alot of older cats are territorial and prefer not to share.
@@wildog47 Of course you can make general statements about cats, because it's literally in their biology to be social.
Yes, there are cats who truly don't like other cats, but that's not normal and healthy.
Now I can redirect my parents to this video when they aske me yet again why we have to kittens instead of one👌
LOL right!!!
One of my bffs made a judgey reply when I told her I adopted a 2nd one 😐
Later, I watched a "horders"--texted her--"Don't worry Booh...that won't be me...20 cats 😳🤔❓
*two
This was awesome! I have one adult cat (he's 13) and last summer I wanted a new kitten but decided to bring home TWO and it was the best thing ever! They played with each and hardly "bothered" my older cat. They all get along great but the two kittens are super bonded and very close. It's been the sweetest experience having two.
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This was fantastic, love the creativity that went into this! Well done JG and team! :D
I appreciate the dedication to the schtick , thanks cat daddy!!!
The greatest detective series.
Who would have known. Jackson has some acting chops.
Anyone who'd seen his show.
Doesn't he, though!😺
He actually has a theater degree..
I thought the same thing!
well, he has been on TV for many years
I laughed; I cried. It was better than ‘Cats’. Come to think of it, ‘Cats’ was all about feline social interaction. And yet, misconceptions persist. Classic film noir, and a tour de force performance by Mr Galaxy! Bravo! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was super busy but there's a new video of Jackson Galaxy... everything else can wait 👏
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Yup! Me, too!
You has a cat?
Ain't it the truth Gina
I am so very glad, that I got two little fur balls 2 years ago.
Thanks to a lot of research regarding "my first cat" (that's how I found your videos by the way, Jackson) I decided to adopt two kitten (brothers) and they have never been apart and love each other dearly. When they playfight and chase each other and cuddle up afterwards for a nap.... to see how happy they are is worth so much than "not having to share the love" ... and hey, my fur babies have plenty of love and affection left for me as it is 😸😍😸
LOVE LOVE LOVED this skit !!!
The verbage...the scenes....timing & style...
FANTASTIC !!!
As always, your a gift to cats and their families... Information, understanding and tons of love (received,).
Thank you J.B. 🐱
I wish I could afford the apartment fees to get my young adult kitty a friend. She's probably one or two, but I worry about her when im at work
I feel this so hard
This exactly why two works best. She probably get lonely and just sleeps.
i can relate. why don't you just get it and hide it if/when maintenance comes to your apt. other than that how will they know?
@@toriless then that turns into depression i think.
@@playfulcat275 Was actually planning to do this! My gf and I are moving in this summer and she comes with a cat. However I actually qualify for a mortgage so I'm just going to not be a renter hopefully
I got two kittens a few years ago, brother and sister, and they are so closely bonded. It is really cute to watch and makes me feel less guilty when I have to work a little later than usual.
😂😂😂 This was great! Several months ago I was really missing a dog in my life, as I’ve mostly been a dog person. I liked other people’s cats but wasn’t interested. Then two scrawny kittens showed up in my driveway, hiding under the car. I waited a day but didn’t see mama, so I started to feed them. A few days later, mama showed up. All the local rescues and humane society were full. You couldn’t give kittens away! It didn’t take long until they all got their claws in my heart, and now I have the whole fam damily! I didn’t even know I wanted one, and now I have three.
Lucky you! 🥰🐈🐈⬛🐱
YOUR STORY IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST OF ALL❣️
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Get them spay/neutered ASAP or you will have more kittens than you ever wanted, not in a good way...
I went for one kitten and left with two, ginger twins and I couldn't imagine life without them, they complete eachother and are as thick as thieves. I still think about what my George would have ended up like, had we not not taken Fred too, especially with us working 5 days a week. They really do keep eachother happy Xxxxx
I love those names for them! Fred and George ❤❤❤
How exactly can I know if my cat needs a friend or likes being alone? He seems fine.
I’d like to have two cats but my kitten hates other cats and rejected the one I tried to adopt. I couldn’t handle the stress of two cats who were fighting in a small apartment so now we’re a one cat family and I can devote my time to caring for the one cat. I’d rather be a good parent to one cat than a terrible parent to two.
Did you introduce them properly?
my problem as well my kitten has been introduced to many cats and hated them all😭
When we say introduce, we mean something different than you might be thinking. You have to actually introduce them through a very specific process that takes days, not just talk to them in a happy voice while plopping them in the same room. Watch Jackson Galaxy’s and Kitten Lady’s other videos on it to see what the steps are.
This vid was the cat's pajamas, cat daddy!♡ Glad you cracked the case!
OMG how did I miss saying cat's pajamas?! Next time!
I got a second cat as a friend for the first several months ago and it's great! They play together and even though they don't always get along, it's comforting to know that when I'm away, they have each other and won't get too scared or lonely. They are dumb as posts but they are full of love!
I wanted to give my rescue kitten a friend but rn I'm not in the good spot economically and I don't want to give up her quality of life (food, toys, etc) just to rescue another kitten, but in the future when I'm more stable I'll try to adopt/rescue another cat
Here is my dilemma. I have one cat who is 2 and a half. I love having just one and I love our bond. I have no desire at all to get a second cat but I often wonder if I should, just so that my cat has a friend. However, I hear from a lot of people that their cats only tolerate each other or don’t even play together and I’m scared if that happens to us, it would be pointless to get a second cat. There is no guarantee that they will be friends and that stops me from getting one more.
I've had that as well I mean mine only nine months old and she's been doing quite well
I've been on that thought about getting a second cat maybe close to her age as well
That's why You must know how to meet them together. If You go na do this right and slowly there is no other way than they go na like each other. You can't just get a cat and put them together it's not how IT works.
@@hellgavampenstein9906 Yes I know that and I know exactly how to introduce two cats but there is still no guarantee that they will be friends.
Also the vet bills!!! Let’s not forget that! I think ideally two pets would be better making each other company but like you said some cats are very territorial and also can we afford it ?
@@laurajoshi6474 Exactly. Double the food, insurance, vet fees. It’s a big responsibility to have a pet, and it’s bigger responsibility to have two. I am doing everything to give my cat the best life possible, yet I feel guilty that she’s an only child and I feel pressured to have two but it’s not that simple.
My husband and I rescued 2 kittens from a farm. They are 2 years old now. It was so worth it to get 2 kittens at the same time. They play with each other, entertain each other, soothe each other. It's nice.
Too cute. My parents insisted their solo female kitty who had developed aggression problems would never want another cat around. I was fostering a younger male kitty whom I knew liked being around other cats and talked them into letting him “visit” for a weekend. (Not the ideal for introductions, no, but it was an unusual situation.) TL;DR, he never left, they love each other, and they play together all the time. And the original girl kitty is much less bitey now.
Bravo, well done! I love your creative side that makes your videos more entertaining educational for us!
I agree about loving the videos! Jackson Galaxy's talent goes way beyond the Cat Daddy.! He is a talented actor, empathetic person, a cat psychic, and so much more. I always enjoy the sense of humor, the vulnerability of not worrying about who he is but showing who he is. His wife is a very fortunate woman!! Be safe Jackson light 💕 and mojo to you as well as Minoo. Meowser wowser. Always entertaining always knowledgeable, thank you once again for all the assistance and knowledge that you give to people their fur babies and fans.
We got 2 kittens and everything was wonderful until the boy died at 18 months old. We still miss him. Two years later the other female cat still hadn't recovered. We got another male kitten but it hasn't worked out. We followed every rule in the book. Read everything, watched every video. Sought advice from numerous cat behaviorists. Anyway, 2.5 years on things are better but they still fight from time to time and squabble. We have to constantly watch them. Whilst I love them both so much, it isn't always ideal. :( xx
I adopted my cat from someone who wasn’t the greatest owner and never socialized her. So now she doesn’t like other cats and feel bad when she’s alone but I’m afraid to get another cat and they only fight.
no wonder adoption centers or foster parents always put them up in a pair i have always been so confused by that
i wish i could get a second cat so bad. but i live with my parents and they won’t allow it, i’m grateful they let me keep my one cat. i didn’t adopt my her from a shelter, she showed up at my garage very young and hungry and i rescued her right there
They end up being healthier cats.
@@user-wt5if6rx8m Yeah, since it is not bonded you can get a pair then next time. The younger the cats the more likely they will bond to each other. Mine were 1 1/2 years (we had her for about half a year along with my senior cats that died about 2 months after getting her and 9 months which is about maximum that should work and we got lucky and they often sleep together, etc.
@@toriless when mine showed up i had a senior bichon pup, they got very close but unfortunately the pup passed away a few months later (she was 16 years old) and now i only have kitty. she’s very friendly so i hope that in the future she’ll be able to bond a bit with a new cat! thanks for your reply
It also saves an extra life🥰
Now I finally understand why one of my cats is socially awkward (for a cat). All of her siblings were stillborn, so she never had another kitten to play with. When she grew up she was enormous compared to her mother (who also had a very mild nature) so she used to bully her own mom.
I adopted a bonded pair of adult cats (both 5 years old, lived together most of their lives) and one is wayyyyy more active and high energy than the other. She loves to play and seems bored a lot. I play with her several times a day but I think she'd prefer even more play time. I wish my apartment didn't limit me to just 2 cats because I'd adopt another younger cat for her to play with and have fun.
Love it! I've always known they should never be alone, you're brilliant JB!😻
......i absolutely LOVE the "J. B. Galaxy Cat Detective" series! You make a fabulous kitty whatever! hahaha! Keep them coming: you're spot on!
Your "Cat Detective" is the COOLEST yet!! You do it so naturally, as if it was one of your past lives!! 'Gloria' was great, too!! It's a great way to pass on info that will stick in your memory ;-D... Nice Job!
We love our two rescue boys they don’t always get along but we know they love each other and look for one another when in distress..
I love the whole "Film Noir" aspect of these videos. Keep 'em coming!
Jackson Galaxy commenting from his secret account on his own video lol
@@azulachlo4532 😂🤣 That happens to me a lot. Thanks!
@@MM-uk8cz 🤣 No, but oddly enough, his brother's name is also Mark.
How is your comment 4 Months old when the video is only 1 month old?
@@Cookiekeks There have been 4 in the series, the first aired 4 months ago.
this is definitely making me reconsider only getting one kitten, my baby needs a friend
Love these videos of yours. Clever and entertaining way to teach us about cats. And you’re just terrific in them.
Yeah its definitely more better than just spilling facts
I was offered a single kitten that was the last one left in a litter (to come home at the end of October) and was totally okay with that but I'm so glad I found multiple jackson galaxy videos that said two kittens are better than one. I searched for a kitten ready to come home at the same time and have a lovely tortishell reserved to come home at the end if October as well so they can have each other ❤
The production value on these!
I was fostering kittens and we had the most adorable two sisters. They did everything together, they learnt confidence from each other. Then when someone was interested in adopting I was heartbroken when they only wanted one :c. They got to meet the kittens and I tried so hard to convince them to take both but the other one was shy of new people and kept hiding behind the furniture 😞. We got a new foster kitten to buddy up with her not long after but her mood had really changed. She got playful again with the new kitten but it was like her whole personality changed.
It's so true - cats are beyond loyal when they do find a true match
Thats so sad 😭
Only people with a true heart for animals would of taken both of them. Shame on those people
I'm adopting a cat in 5 days. When I saw that they were bonded I just passed them by because I only want one cat and would not want to tear 2 cats apart like that.
You should have said they were bonded that way they couldn’t tear them apart :( but I hope she’s doing better now that she has a sibling to annoy!
I adopted a traumatized half-Siamese kitten and they said she could NOT go to a home with any other cats, children, or dogs. She freaked out at the tinest sounds and would cower in corners and hiss. I'm successfully socializing her and she's a sweetheart. No more hissing at all and she's so food motivated, that I use it as a bridge to healing. She now sits on my lap (if it's her idea), purrs like a freight train, has learned how to meow, & tells me she loves me (blinking). She has a kitty condo where she sleeps at night, and a very tall, 7-floor cat-castle in front of a big window whe she loves to hang out during the day. We play "bird" and she loves it. I don't know whether she will ever adjust to a sibling because she was also "picked on" by siblings as the runt of a litter. She came to me with an awful upper respiratory infection and needed immediate care, and I think the shelter didn't understand she was also sick.
That’s amazing ❤️
There are always exceptions to the rule, I had a cat who disliked other cats, does etc. She was the one who wanted it to be just her and me. I did have a dog but they just stayed out of each other’s way and ignored each other.
Very well done Detective! I enjoy all your vids but I REALLY enjoyed this one! You captured the Film Noir vibe perfectly..
Guess that explains partly why my momma cat doesn't like to get too close to her son. She was raised a single cat till she had kids.
I just lost a 7 week old kitten a week ago, leaving behind her brother and mom.
Her death destroyed me. I really miss her, but more than anything, I know that her brother misses her, too.
We were just starting to really play together. (
- So, do you wanna adopt a kitten?
- A kitten? Make it 2!
BOGO on kittens!
"Cat Daddy" (aka Jackson Galaxy), between you, Kitten Lady, and The Lion Whisperer (Kevin Richardson), you guys have done a great job reinventing yourselves and your channels due to all of The Virus restrictions... Not only that, but ya'll have taught us all so much, and while entertaining us at the same time!! Kudos to all of you!
Love the video, but half the work? Lol. The amount of times I've walked in on my two kittens after they've conspired together to make a mess. They are partners in crime! They sure do love each other though.
As someone who fosters, I just had a litter of one and I had to spend so much time entertaining the individual kitten. Certainly two can be exhausting, but one alone loses his/her mind from boredom.
You taught me so much about healthy parenting! The rules and techniques you use for teaching compassion for a non-verbal mammal (baby/toddler or cat!) work wonderfully for preverbal kids. Look carefully for physical clues/cues to understand their needs, do not impose your biases or issues when interpreting their behaviors (people think babies and toddlers are capable of "revenge" but they are not!), and giving a "yes" for every "no", using the environment to support them (like the cat superhighway or babyproofing and making safe spaces for your toddlers), and more. My husband is a better dad because we followed your advice with our cats before our son was born. You are actually a Montessori or positive parenting cat parent! The exact principles apply. Thanks for helping my son have a more emotionally safe and happy upbringing!
"Gloria, ... from Cleveland"
HAHAHA
@@JacksonGalaxy I just watched that episode this week.
I ended up getting two solo kittens from different litters. One had no siblings, and the other was the reject. They were apprehensive of each other at first, but thankfully they were fast friends.
You, my dear, have a screen presence that is alurrrrrring! ( in my Eartha Kitt voice) You can star in my next (imaginary) film! And I'll take YOU dancing!
Well done! ♥️
Thanks! Funny enough one of the voices we were toying around with for Gloria was the glorious Ms. Kitt.
We adopted a kitten over three years ago. For the first year he was very entertained by us and all the toys he had, but then one day /nothing/ did it for him. He grew bored of everything and kind of stopped acting like a cat. I took a bunch of his toys he no longer used (he has LOADS, worry not) over to the shelter so that those kitties could make use of them while they waited for adoption, and I wound up adopting an adult kitty there. It was like a whole world opening up for our original kitty, and with the family addition he learned how to be a cat again. Always try to have them in pairs if you can, it really does make all the difference for their quality of life.
The intro is so professional. He should make a movie 🤣
I'm actually kind of grief watching this, we are in neonatal kitten rescue, and I had to turn down a family who only wanted one kitten in a catless home, it's one of our biggest rules, and they were all very upset about it, this video helps
It kills me that i cant get a best friend for my kitten.. sometimes i feel like he really feels lonely .. my parents would NEVER allow me to get another one.. im so sad abt this .. i feel so guilty..
Show them this video 😉
I am in the same predicament:(
Two cats are LESS work. Unless you are poor there is no excuse.
@@toriless Well, look at privilege speaking. You have to pay medical bills for two, food for two, litter for two; and that can be very expensive. Or perhaps you are renting, and are not allowed more than one. There are a thousand reason of why someone can't adopt two. If you can have two kitties, awesome, but some people are just not able to.
This is so Great. Entertaining and Informative!!. Very Creative!. Thank You for taking the time to make this video. Good things to you Jackson Galaxy!
It’s really nice to see how kittens are playing in this video because it’s a ca toy what ours are doing and sometimes I’m scared they would hurt each other. They never did but still.
We had a very frightened kitten (9 month old now he was 6 when we got him) and are supposed to socialise him for an association in order to help him get adopted. Alone we couldn’t do anything really helpful.
We just got another kitten that we adopted a month ago and now everything going great ! They chase each other, have fun, sleep close to each other but not together, it’s nice to see. The only thing. We have to keep them separated when they eat because the younger tries to steel the food from his brother xD
Ps: thanks for your great advices on how to introduce cats it was really helpful !
I just wanted to thank you for the content you provide, it has helped me take good care of my first ever cat. We have had david(my cat) for almost three months now and your content has ensured he can be his best self.
Hard boiled Galaxy.... didn’t we just need that!
I adopted a 9 month old kitten a few months ago, she's over a year now. The rescue adopted out kittens in pairs, but seemed to think she would be okay as a single kitty. And before I got her, she was the office kitty anyway (all during the pandemic).
She's a mischievous girl so I can imagine she would like a playmate, but she's also very dominant and might not take kindly to another cat entering the picture. I wish there were a good way to figure that out.
absolutely fab!!! so well done. love this. and i love how much fun you’re having. it’s contagious. :) 🌷😛
I will be adopting 2 kittens in 8 weeks and I’ve been watching all your videos. I’m such a Fan glued to all this vids . Learned so much .. thank you
This is great but not practical for every responsible owner.
Leaving at 13wks seems to help with the learning and development stages. Its double the cost. Great advice but not always practical or responsible and just because i cant afford two or have the space/finances for two it doesnt mean i shouldnt have one at all. Its like having two kids, im not going to have more than i can afford but it doesnt mean i shouldnt have one, especially if i can afford one comfortably and space wise.
I was planning on adopting a kitten and never considered more than the one. Thankfully everyone who into my life with kittens 😸 had two that couldn't be separated. Now I have a very bonded brother and sister and what a blessing it turned out that way. 🐈🐈⬛🤗. Two little angels 😇😇 who are happy.
I adopted 2 kittens last year, but we lost one of them due to FIP in november :( we see how It affects our remaining kitten but we are afraid of making another kitten go through it
Same thing happened to me in may. They were best friends and then spooky died at 9 months old. Tormie was depressed for a long time but in December we got another kitten and now winter and tormie are best friends. I’m sorry for your loss. I know how heart wrenching it is.
Another kitten go through what? I hope you make sure of the fip treatment.
FIP isn't contagious. It's also not curable unfortunately. I lost a young one that I had rescued when she was only a few weeks old. She thrived with bottle feeding and love and attention. She ruled over the adult cats and then contracted FIP. It broke my heart.
Couldn’t be more entertaining and educating at the same time👍
Sorry it didn't work out with Gloria. :(
It’s part of the job...
Jackson... please continue this series. I really love it!
Kittens are like mittens- you need 2!
My husband and I adopted two kittens in November. They’re supposedly sisters, but I’m not too sure since one is tabby and the other is a snowshoe Siamese but who knows.. genetics are weird. They’re keep each other busy, get along well with our hound dog, and haven’t ruined anything except for their own toys. I’m glad we took both instead of one. They complete each other 💗
In cases where kittens were rescued as litters or are raised with other kittens, adopting them out solo is not a good idea because they are social and need a buddy. But singleton orphans, or young adults who prefer their independent life, are obviously on a case by case basis. Many adult cats are happy to have a castle all to their own, and single kittens raised alone are often fine so long as you spend a lot of time with them
I found an orphaned singleton kitten, and I’m wondering if he would even appreciate a pal. He’s a month old, so need to adopt another soon if I do it, I think.
@@bluebutterfly5684 I'm in the same boat. Two months ago, we found an abandoned kitten crying in the brush alone at the end of our driveway. No mother or littermates in site. He is now about four months old. We play with him as much as we can, but I'm wondering if we should try to find another kitten about his age.
Even though my husband loves our kitten, he is reluctant to take on a second, because it will cost us more, and he thinks it will be more work to look after them.
JJackson did it again! He makes learning about cats fun. I love watching your videos Jackson!!! ❤️
Best detective series. 🙏🥰🥰😻😻😻
Thanks! They are so much fun to make. Love to Istanbul!
@@JacksonGalaxy It is very fun to watch, very successful 🥰🙋♂️😻Love from Istanbul
My favorite Jackson Galaxy video... More of these cat detective series please...
Love the video, just makes me kinda sad. I rescued an abandoned 4-month-old orange tabby (have had him for 9 weeks now) that was left out around my apartment complex. I'd love another little guy, unfortunately, I live in a studio so space is short already. While I'm looking to upgrade to a 1 bedroom in the next 3 months or so when he's 7-8 months old, will that be harder to bring in a new little one? Should I go a little older, younger, or about the same age?
I’ve read most cats are more accepting of kittens. 🐈⬛
Do it now; don't wait. Don't make your cat wait!. Let your cat take the adjustments one at a time. Two hardly take up more space than one. ❤🐱🐈❤😍🤪
better do it now than just after a move when your cat is already getting adjusted to new smells and areas. remember cats mostly need upward space- easy to give in a small place.
If you do wait, be sure to wait several months after the move so your cat has a strong security in the new place
My two cats, one was 5 and the other was 3 years old when I adopted them. My previous 2 were 6 months apart. The two that were closer in age bonded quickly and adored each other. After 16 years together, when I lost the female, the Male aged over night. My two now have a bond that keeps deepening over the last few years, they took a little more time, but watching the bond grow has been special.
Don't be sad, you've done so much already !.... Only you can feel when it's ok to bring a second kitten in. Maybe there will be a special opportunity , a rescue that crosses your path and you can't resist, do what feels right. Introducing a new cat is always different, you can't tell in advance how they will bond, no matter their age. I would just say, follow your instinct. You're my hero already .... Cats are gifts from God, you can't go wrong with them.
I have 2 by the way...
First all I love JB Galaxy, great channel!
I have only ever had one cat at a time the last 65 years. The last one living until she was 20. All were well bonded with me, walked on a leash, went in my kayak, slept in our bed. I don't want 2 cats, the clean up, sand boxes, expense. There is a great U tube channel "Albert and Mia," a single man and his Bengal. This cat couldn't be any more loved or happier, as were mine. Great if people want 2, but we are all individuals, who shouldn't be judged or guilt tripped.
You sound like a very active and dedicated pet parent-- but many people want/get cute kitten and then the excitement wears down, or they are at work all day. You gave your cats great lives--- but generally kittens are happier with a playmate, especially from their own litter.
onetime someone genuinely, with their whole chest, tried to tell me having more than exactly one cat, dogs and other free roaming animals included, was animal abuse bc 'cats are solitary animals'. please tell me why half the people i know have a WHOLE COLONY of feral cats? when theres plenty of room for them to separate from each other, they still choose to go back to the same place to sleep, eat, hunt and play. yeah, they go off alone to mate or whatever they do, but they spend most of their time in pairs or groups. my cat has a best friend (hes *extremely* attached to me, but he lives with my mom, who does TNR/rescue and keeps a house full of cats) and they are literally inseparable. theres tons of places to hide from each other, plenty of toys, and several bowls, but for some reason they all sleep, eat, and play together... its almost like they enjoy each others' company!
My baby is an only child and she does not play well with others (judging from interactions with neighbourhood cats / strays when they come into our yard). She, my hubby and I have our routine and she seems just fine with it. She has a special vocalisation when she wants to play (usually hide and seek)and we always oblige her for as long as she wants. She is the queen of the household. She is 5 and I think she would get stressed out if we get another cat.
I recently got a kitten, but sadly my parents just let me get one
Just spend as much time as you possibly can with your kitten. I've almost always had one, for different reasons, and they were fine. I did adopt 2 kittens a year ago and they were too much for me....they wore me out🤣😅. I had to rehome them and adopt a single cat. Two of my cats that I adopted, were specifically requiring an only cat home🤷♀️
I LOVE this video. Never saw it before. More, please! 😅😅😅
You forgot to take off your wedding ring. Lol
😅😅I noticed that too😅😅
I KNOW! AGHHH!
@@JacksonGalaxy 🐆It's still a fun one and I loved it. Reminds me of Bogart and also the Mike Hammer series. Your good at it and it's fun. Enjoyed it very much. God bless💞🕊💞🤗
That's what they told me when I adopted my kittens. They need to have company, so I adopted 2 little cutie sisters~ That happened 5 years ago, and now they can't leave each other!
Loved it JB! ❤️ I have quite a short attention span but I was glued to my screen and riveted by the whole scenario!
Gave me Who Framed Roger Rabbit vibes🕵🏻♂️💃🏻
It also confirms that I made the right choice in adopting two kittens instead of 1 (even if they have a lot of energy - they are half bengal half Cornish Rex).
Thank you for your QUALITY work ❤️
This is hysterical. We just got a new kitten. We always have a least 3 cats, they all learn from each other!
2 or 3 is fine but any more is hoarding unless you have a family. I have seen hoarder house with over a dozen cats. It is not a good life.
Who else watches his show on tv.
You mean old fasioned cable tv, 90% commercial 10%fun? Why would you torture yourself like that XD
@@MyNameThe1st old fashion lollllllll I used to have 3 channels before I got cable tv lol so this is a total upgrade lol plus I record stuff I dont watch stuff live.
The last time I sat and watched broadcast television was 2009... the internet is better than network television bro
@@BitterGoblinBoy personally I like dish cable I have internet but I dont stream on it I streamed for a little while, I had netflix but I started to see all the same things plus I like watching dish anyways.
Yep, on my 60" set.
That reminds me of when we bring our treasure home. He was in propper age. But the first few days he was walking and meowing to all tight places where their buddies should be hiding. Thankfully it was just a short time and now is happy with us and a garden cat behind the window :)
What if your kittens over the critical age of development? I feel like my cat would just scar another one off
Yea my cat is almost 5 now. We got him at 1.5 but he was always a single cat. I feel like he needs a friend. But I also feel like he would get jealous because he loves being the center of attention. So I’m always torn.
We got our kitten while we had a senior cat. The senior cat rejected her. Then he passed when she was 5 mos. She's now 9 months. She's VERY stubborn and strong willed so I'm uncertain how she would feel about a new cat suddenly showing up. I'm home all day so she's not alone. If she was alone, I would risk it. It was such a catastrophe having a resident cat rejecting the new kitten that I haven't wanted to go through that again.
@@fallenangelforever Same here. She's very possessive of me too, doesn't like it when I video chat! 😂
I've just adopted a kitten as a companion for my young adult cat. He may not be a kitten anymore, but he's just seemed so lonely lately. I rewatched all of the "how to introduce cats" videos and so fingers crossed it goes well!
I wish I could have gotten two kittens when I adopted! But my condo building had a one pet rule 😓
Currently in the process of adopting a pair!! So excited for them
I’ve had them for over a month now and I could not imagine only adopting one at a time
Nice job. Well done Mr. Galaxy! I'm loving the feline noir, the case, the whole shebang.❤ My 3 fur-babies were intrigued and waited patiently (sleepily is more accurate) for you to solve the case. And when it was over, they celebrated with a pinch of nip.😏 Seriously, this was outstanding. See you next time.
I rescued 2 siblings,they are now 7 months old and had to rehome the brother,he started bullying his sister and she stopped playing and hid all the time,now that hes gone,shes happy, playing and not hiding