Bonded pairs of cats are bonded for a reason, and they should not be separated. 

Cats have a reputation for being independent little creatures, but anyone who’s ever been a cat owner knows just how much love cats have to give. Cats form incredibly close bonds, and we’re not talking only about bonds with humans. Some cats bond with other cats. They spend their days cuddling each other, grooming one another, playing together, and generally just being best friends. They have their own little routines. They get each other. We call these kinds of cats bonded pairs. And we cannot emphasize enough how important it is to not separate them. 

Adopting a bonded pair together is the best thing that you can do for them. Shelters sometimes have pairs who rely on each other for comfort and companionship, and finding them a home together means they don’t have to lose the friendship that makes them feel safe. Moving into a new home can be a big adjustment for any cat, but having a familiar face nearby can make that transition so much easier. And their new humans? They are winners too. It’s a two-for-one deal on all the things we love about cats. Twice the purring, twice the chaos, twice the tiny paws appearing wherever they’re least expected. You’ll get to watch their personalities shine individually while enjoying all those little moments that remind you just how much they mean to each other. Sometimes, the best adoption stories come with two happy endings curled up side by side.