{"id":169684,"date":"2022-07-14T15:52:48","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T15:52:48","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:52:48","slug":"is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it better to adopt two kittens?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Is_it_better_to_adopt_two_kittens\" title=\"Is it better to adopt two kittens?\">Is it better to adopt two kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Is_it_hard_to_raise_2_kittens\" title=\"Is it hard to raise 2 kittens?\">Is it hard to raise 2 kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Do_kittens_do_better_in_pairs\" title=\"Do kittens do better in pairs?\">Do kittens do better in pairs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Should_you_adopt_two_kittens_from_the_same_litter\" title=\"Should you adopt two kittens from the same litter?\">Should you adopt two kittens from the same litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Are_kittens_happier_in_pairs\" title=\"Are kittens happier in pairs?\">Are kittens happier in pairs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Are_kittens_better_alone_or_in_pairs\" title=\"Are kittens better alone or in pairs?\">Are kittens better alone or in pairs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Are_cats_happier_in_pairs\" title=\"Are cats happier in pairs?\">Are cats happier in pairs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Is_it_a_good_idea_to_get_2_kittens_at_once\" title=\"Is it a good idea to get 2 kittens at once?\">Is it a good idea to get 2 kittens at once?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Is_it_hard_to_take_care_of_2_kittens\" title=\"Is it hard to take care of 2 kittens?\">Is it hard to take care of 2 kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Is_taking_care_of_two_cats_hard\" title=\"Is taking care of two cats hard?\">Is taking care of two cats hard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Why_kittens_are_better_in_pairs\" title=\"Why kittens are better in pairs?\">Why kittens are better in pairs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Do_single_kittens_get_lonely\" title=\"Do single kittens get lonely?\">Do single kittens get lonely?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Do_kittens_need_to_be_in_pairs\" title=\"Do kittens need to be in pairs?\">Do kittens need to be in pairs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Is_it_better_to_have_cats_in_pairs\" title=\"Is it better to have cats in pairs?\">Is it better to have cats in pairs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Is_it_a_good_idea_to_get_two_kittens_at_the_same_time\" title=\"Is it a good idea to get two kittens at the same time?\">Is it a good idea to get two kittens at the same time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Should_you_get_kittens_from_the_same_litter\" title=\"Should you get kittens from the same litter?\">Should you get kittens from the same litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Should_I_adopt_sibling_kittens\" title=\"Should I adopt sibling kittens?\">Should I adopt sibling kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Is_it_better_to_have_two_kittens_of_the_same_gender\" title=\"Is it better to have two kittens of the same gender?\">Is it better to have two kittens of the same gender?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Is_it_better_to_have_2_kittens_or_1\" title=\"Is it better to have 2 kittens or 1?\">Is it better to have 2 kittens or 1?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Do_kittens_like_to_be_in_pairs\" title=\"Do kittens like to be in pairs?\">Do kittens like to be in pairs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Are_cats_happier_alone_or_in_pairs\" title=\"Are cats happier alone or in pairs?\">Are cats happier alone or in pairs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Is_it_better_to_get_2_kittens_or_one\" title=\"Is it better to get 2 kittens or one?\">Is it better to get 2 kittens or one?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Is_it_OK_to_have_just_one_kitten\" title=\"Is it OK to have just one kitten?\">Is it OK to have just one kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Is_it_okay_to_leave_2_kittens_alone\" title=\"Is it okay to leave 2 kittens alone?\">Is it okay to leave 2 kittens alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-adopt-two-kittens\/#Are_cats_happier_in_pairs_or_alone\" title=\"Are cats happier in pairs or alone?\">Are cats happier in pairs or alone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_adopt_two_kittens\"><\/span>Is it better to adopt two kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the common belief that cats are solitary animals, they&#8217;re actually incredibly social beings who thrive when they have feline friends from an early age. That&#8217;s why <b>I always recommend adopting two kittens, or adopting a solo kitten only if you already have another young cat in the home for the kitten to befriend.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_hard_to_raise_2_kittens\"><\/span>Is it hard to raise 2 kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Raising two cats together can turn out to be a challenge the complexity of which can fluctuate on a case-by-case basis. The decision to raise two cat means double the responsibility and the patience on most of the occasions, however, if you love cats, then it&#8217;s twice the cuteness and fun.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_kittens_do_better_in_pairs\"><\/span>Do kittens do better in pairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A pair of kittens will definitely still want to interact with people, but can keep each other occupied. Most cats, regardless of their age, are highly sociable and are truly happier living with other cat companions. This in turn makes them better pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_adopt_two_kittens_from_the_same_litter\"><\/span>Should you adopt two kittens from the same litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When you bring home two kittens, they will have a built-in playmate. Both kittens can burn off extra energy by chasing, pouncing and play hunting each other throughout the house. Giving them an outlet for their kitten crazies means they&#8217;ll have less energy to engage in destructive behaviors like scratching the couch!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_kittens_happier_in_pairs\"><\/span>Are kittens happier in pairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A pair of kittens will definitely still want to interact with people, but can keep each other occupied. <b>Most cats, regardless of their age, are highly sociable and are truly happier living with other cat companions. This in turn makes them better pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_kittens_better_alone_or_in_pairs\"><\/span>Are kittens better alone or in pairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Raising two cats together can turn out to be a challenge the complexity of which can fluctuate on a case-by-case basis. The decision to raise two cat means double the responsibility and the patience on most of the occasions, however, if you love cats, then it&#8217;s twice the cuteness and fun.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_happier_in_pairs\"><\/span>Are cats happier in pairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your kittens might enjoy having an affectionate grooming and napping partner. As well as having someone to play with and learn from, siblings can also offer affection to each other. <b>By rehoming in pairs, your new kitten will have someone to clean or to clean them as well as someone to cuddle during nap time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_a_good_idea_to_get_2_kittens_at_once\"><\/span>Is it a good idea to get 2 kittens at once?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the common belief that cats are solitary animals, they&#8217;re actually incredibly social beings who thrive when they have feline friends from an early age. That&#8217;s why <b>I always recommend adopting two kittens, or adopting a solo kitten only if you already have another young cat in the home for the kitten to befriend.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_hard_to_take_care_of_2_kittens\"><\/span>Is it hard to take care of 2 kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Raising two cats together can turn out to be a challenge the complexity of which can fluctuate on a case-by-case basis. The decision to raise two cat means double the responsibility and the patience on most of the occasions, however, if you love cats, then it&#8217;s twice the cuteness and fun.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_taking_care_of_two_cats_hard\"><\/span>Is taking care of two cats hard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A pair of kittens will definitely still want to interact with people, but can keep each other occupied. Most cats, regardless of their age, are highly sociable and are truly happier living with other cat companions. This in turn makes them better pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_kittens_are_better_in_pairs\"><\/span>Why kittens are better in pairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your kittens might enjoy having an affectionate grooming and napping partner. As well as having someone to play with and learn from, siblings can also offer affection to each other. By rehoming in pairs, your new kitten will have someone to clean or to clean them as well as someone to cuddle during nap time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_single_kittens_get_lonely\"><\/span>Do single kittens get lonely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does a single cat get lonely? <b>Cats in a single cat household may get bored and lonely if you don&#8217;t provide proper enrichment, mental stimulation, and spend quality time together. Get high-quality cat furniture, fun activity centers, and play with your single cat daily to prevent health and behavior issues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_kittens_need_to_be_in_pairs\"><\/span>Do kittens need to be in pairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most cats, regardless of their age, are highly sociable and are truly happier living with other cat companions. This in turn makes them better pets, which results in happier owners. Particularly if there is already an older cat in the household, <b>a kitten should not be brought in as a lone companion<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_have_cats_in_pairs\"><\/span>Is it better to have cats in pairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pairs are Healthier<\/b> Cats that come in pairs tend to be healthier and live longer than single cats because they often get more exercise, which keeps their hearts healthy and reduces their stress. Additionally, exercise lessens the risk of having an overweight pet, and can add years to their life.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_a_good_idea_to_get_two_kittens_at_the_same_time\"><\/span>Is it a good idea to get two kittens at the same time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the common belief that cats are solitary animals, they&#8217;re actually incredibly social beings who thrive when they have feline friends from an early age. That&#8217;s why <b>I always recommend adopting two kittens, or adopting a solo kitten only if you already have another young cat in the home for the kitten to befriend.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_get_kittens_from_the_same_litter\"><\/span>Should you get kittens from the same litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is a common misconception that kittens are ready to be separated from their mom and littermates as soon as they are weaned and start eating on their own (between the 4th and 8th week of age). The truth is, however, that <b>it is generally recommended to keep the kittens with their littermates for at least 12 weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_adopt_sibling_kittens\"><\/span>Should I adopt sibling kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Separating a kitten from its mother is often necessary for adoption. But taking a kitten away from its littermates can delay his development emotionally, socially and physically. Kittens who remain with a littermate or a similarly-aged companion are healthier, happier and better socialized.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_have_two_kittens_of_the_same_gender\"><\/span>Is it better to have two kittens of the same gender?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two littermates from a shelter are the ideal choice here. <b>If you have a young cat at home and want a second, consider adopting one kitten of the opposite sex, as same-sex cats are much more prone to fight each other for dominance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_have_2_kittens_or_1\"><\/span>Is it better to have 2 kittens or 1?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep Out of Trouble &#8211; One mischievous kitten can be destructive if left alone, but <b>two kittens tend to keep each other occupied and out of trouble. Easier Intro to Adult Cat &#8211; If you have an adult cat at home, two new kittens may be easier to introduce into your family than one.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_kittens_like_to_be_in_pairs\"><\/span>Do kittens like to be in pairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your kittens might enjoy having an affectionate grooming and napping partner. As well as having someone to play with and learn from, siblings can also offer affection to each other. By rehoming in pairs, your new kitten will have someone to clean or to clean them as well as someone to cuddle during nap time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_happier_alone_or_in_pairs\"><\/span>Are cats happier alone or in pairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pairs are Happier<\/b> Despite their independent natures, cats are social creatures that need companionship to thrive. Left alone, a cat can develop behavioral problems, and in some cases, even show signs of depression. Cats in bonded pairs, on the other hand, are more likely to be better adjusted.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_get_2_kittens_or_one\"><\/span>Is it better to get 2 kittens or one?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Live-in playmate! Unlike with puppies, <b>getting two kittens at once can actually mean less work for you! When you bring home two kittens, they will have a built-in playmate. Both kittens can burn off extra energy by chasing, pouncing and play hunting each other throughout the house.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_have_just_one_kitten\"><\/span>Is it OK to have just one kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taking home just one kitten may seem like a good ideabut <b>a lonely kitten can be a real cat-tastrophe for felines and humans alike. Single Kitten Syndrome is the reason that, like many other organizations, we ask for kittens under 6 months to go home in pairs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_leave_2_kittens_alone\"><\/span>Is it okay to leave 2 kittens alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As your kitten gets bigger and more confident, you may find they can stay alone longer. <b>By the time kittens are six months old, they can be left alone for the entire workday. You may have heard that two kittens are better than one. Indeed, a pair of kittens will keep each other entertained and busy while you&#8217;re out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_happier_in_pairs_or_alone\"><\/span>Are cats happier in pairs or alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pairs are Happier<\/b> Despite their independent natures, cats are social creatures that need companionship to thrive. Left alone, a cat can develop behavioral problems, and in some cases, even show signs of depression. Cats in bonded pairs, on the other hand, are more likely to be better adjusted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it better to adopt two kittens?Is it hard to raise 2 kittens?Do kittens do better in pairs?Should you adopt two kittens from the same litter?Are kittens happier in pairs?Are kittens better alone or in pairs?Are cats happier in pairs?Is it a good idea to get 2 kittens at once?Is it hard&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-169684","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169684"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=169684"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169684\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=169684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=169684"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=169684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}