Should bonded cats be split when owners move to separate homes?

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Hi, my roommate and I adopted two cats last year together that were caged together at the shelter. They are not from the same litter but are from the same mother. They are close to each other. We are soon to move apart and have struggled to identify what is best for the cats, and us. We are caught between having shared custody of the cats and moving them between our homes every few months or splitting the cats (each taking the one we adopted). What is your advice? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

That's a tough situation for you both to be in! In my opinion, I think it would be best splitting the cats. While it may be tough at first for them to be apart, the stress of moving them back and forth between homes would be even more stressful. They would adjust easier to having separate homes than be moved around all the time, and if either become lonely, you can get another cat to keep your cat company. Another option is one of you take both of them for good, but that may not be feasible. I hope this helps!

Should bonded cats be split when owners move to separate homes?

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