Cats don’t just socialize with each other because they live near each other; they have preferences for who they hang out with. Cats are more likely to be friendly towards members of their own family, so if you’re thinking of adopting cats, consider getting siblings!

Art and fact by Mia Karlsson, Instagram @picklesandwitch

[Edited by Nicole Rodrigues]

Reference:

Curtis, T. M., Knowles, R. J., & Crowell-Davis, S. L. (2003). Influence of familiarity and relatedness on proximity and allogrooming in domestic cats (Felis catus). American Journal of Veterinary Research, 64(9), 1151-1154. Retrieved Mar 27, 2024, from https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.2003.64.1151