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From: abramsb@usrcv1.DEC (Bill Abrams,  716 726-2971)
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Date: Wed, 8-Jan-86 22:31:32 EST
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Posted: Wed Jan  8 22:31:32 1986
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Subj: Kittens getting along

In reply to "Joanne", who wanted to know about how two
kittens would get along together, let me tell you what
I've found...

We started with one male kitten, Klaus, who grew up by himself, largely
unattended during college and then work.  At age two, we got a
female kitten, Katrina, on the recommendation that a male/female set
is best....   Well, it took a long time before Klaus would even
acknowlege the existence of poor Katrina.  One reason is that Klaus
like to play rough, wrestling and gnawing on your hands, while Katrina
preferred more dainty forms of play, like strings and twist ties.

Then, three months later, along came a stray 4 month old male, Phantom.
It only took a week for both Klaus and Katrina to accept him, when they
both found out that Phantom will play games with each one THEIR way.

The overwhelming evidence, though,  is that Klaus and Phantom play 
together the best, and enjoy each other's company the best.  Katrina tires
of games quickly and would rather play by herself most of the time.

Klaus and Phantom are both more affectionate, and seek out human and/or
each other's company much more often than Katrina does.  So, we think
for one kitten get a female, for two, get two males, for three or more --
any mix!

Sorry I can't say anything about kittens from the same litter, but I've
heard it's a good idea... Anyone else?


		Bill Abrams
		Digital Equiptment Corp.
		1250 Pittsford-Victor Rd.
		Rochester, N.Y. 14692
		(716) 223-2360 x2228
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