"Purrfect" Pairs Program
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 LAPCATS has many bonded pairs of cats that would LOVE a home together. But we know it's not always financially feasible to come up with two adoption fees at the same time.
That is why we created the "Purrfect Pairs Program". For those of you interested in adopting one of our "purrfect pairs", we will be waiving the second adoption fee!
 Just another way LAPCATS is trying to make sure our fosters are the happiest they can be....
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Why Adopt Two Kittens?
Adopting a single kitten or young cat is not a good idea. Trying to keep a single kitten occupied, stimulated, safe and happy while also going about the business of everyday life is much more of a challenge than it may seem upon first consideration.
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Most cats, despite their age, are highly social and are happier living with other cat companions. This makes them better pets, which results in happier owners. Kittens are no exception.
Kittens are curious and crave constant stimulation. A single kitten may become bored and entertain itself by chewing on plants, climbing drapes and furniture, unrolling toilet paper, or exploring electrical cords and sockets. It is less likely that kittens who live with other kittens will engage in these dangerous and destructive behaviors.
Kittens are active at night. A single kitten may awaken you with jumping, pouncing and other hunting behavior. However, two kittens will occupy each other by finding interesting shadows to chase and games to play until they finally tire and fall asleep, too.
It's normal and appropriate for kittens to "play bite" and wrestle with each other. Without a litter mate or other kitten to play with, a kitten will bite and wrestle with you, which is unacceptable. Even if you allow this behavior from your kitten when it's small, once the kitten matures, your adult cat will have learned these bad habits. If your kitten grows up with another kitten, this negative behavior is minimized.
Even if you are fortunate enough to be home during the day, the attention a single kitten demands may occupy all your waking hours. A pair of kittens will also want to interact with you, but they can occupy each other while you are carrying on daily activities.
Kittens want and need interaction with other kittens for healthy social development. A kitten learns from its mother and littermates. Separating a kitten from its mother is often necessary for adoption. But taking a kitten away from its littermates can delay his development emotionally, socially and physically. Kittens who remain with a littermate or a similarly-aged companion are healthier, happier and better socialized.
Think twice about bringing a kitten home to a senior feline resident. A kitten may have too much energy for an older cat. Kittens want to play and run constantly and require a lot of interaction. This may overwhelm and irritate an older cat, and the kitten may be frustrated her elderly companion doesn't have her energy level. This makes two very unhappy cats, and behavior problems, such as litter box avoidance or destructive scratching. Long-term, the two may never have a close relationship because their initial experience with one another was negative. An older cat is better matched with someone of her own age and temperament.
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Our Goal...
is to ensure we are adopting our cats and kittens into a loving home for life. Please realize that bringing a new pet into your home creates big changes.
We want you to be happy with the animal you adopt from LAPCATS. It is equally important to us that the animal you adopt also is happy and healthy, so please think carefully about your choices.
If you have any questions, be sure to ask an adoption counselor, or email lapcatsrescue@comcast.net
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