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Summary: Keeping multiple cat homes happy means giving cats space and ways to enjoy themselves independently, not just all cuddled together. Keep cats who share a home happy with tips from an animal shelter worker in this free video on introducing cats to new homes.
Tracy Carreiro is a graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been a practicing veterinarian for nearly 20 years. Growing up on a dairy farm, she grew to...read more
"So once the cats are adjusted a happy household can look many different ways. So we humans think of cats really being next to each other, hanging out, grooming each other, staying together curled up on a bed or a carpet, but that's not always the case. A happy household can also be one cat over hear doing its thing, and another cat over here who's very happy in its own little corner with its own territory, liking to be alone. So our goal is not necessarily for all the cats to cuddle together and be with each other constantly, it's for them to feel safe and comfortable in their home, however that looks. Some cats play together very well, other cats don't really want to play with other cats, especially older cats, and so, just let be what is, and enjoy all of your feline pets."
eHow Article: Happy Multiple Cat Homes