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How old to adopt a kitten
Can a kitten of 6-8 weeks be successfully adopted and be a normal grown
cat? I have heard that they must be at least 3 months old. Is this true. How old to have them neutered. Thanks Lee |
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"Lee" wrote in message oups.com... Can a kitten of 6-8 weeks be successfully adopted and be a normal grown cat? I have read that is best to let kittens stay with their mothers longer than 6-8 weeks, so that she can teach them all the things they need to know about using the litter box, grooming, and appropriate play. Do you have a kitten in mind? |
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Lee wrote: Can a kitten of 6-8 weeks be successfully adopted and be a normal grown cat? Yes. I don't advocate placement before 8 weeks. But many cats have been placed at 6 and done well. Six weeks is still pretty young and dependant on Momma. One problem you run in to is people say their kittens are older than they are to "get rid of them" early. IME, a cat that is removed from the nest too early ends up beeing pretty needy its whole live. Something about those last few weeks with Momma helps them gain confidence and independence. I have heard that they must be at least 3 months old. Is this true. No. How old to have them neutered. If you have a vet that is competent in early spay/neuter you can have them neutered as soon as they weigh 2 lbs, which is as early as 8 weeks. Most vets still wait until 4-6 months. It's not necessary though. There's a lot of literature supporting early spay/neuter if you choose to go that route. -L. |
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Yes we have an option to adopt two brothers who will be 7-8 weeks old
on Saturday. The woman who is caring for them has to get them homes by then or they go to the pound as she is also moving on Saturday. Thanks. Lee |
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Thanks for the info. I do know how old these little people are as they
were born on the 19th of August. The woman who has been fostering them and is leaving on Saturday this week. She must find them good homes by then or send them off to the pound. We have visited with them weekly and they all seem to be well adjusted. The mother seems to have had her fill of them and really doesn't want to nurse them. They eat on their own and use the potty box. I will pen them in my family room, kitchen and utility room until they really know their area. We recently lost our old cats at 18 and 16 years and want to adopt these little souls. They are so cute one is a dark shorthaired tiger and the other is silky black whose name will be Panther. |
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Definitely adopt them. They will be fine.
Gail "Lee" wrote in message oups.com... Yes we have an option to adopt two brothers who will be 7-8 weeks old on Saturday. The woman who is caring for them has to get them homes by then or they go to the pound as she is also moving on Saturday. Thanks. Lee |
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"Lee" wrote in message oups.com... Yes we have an option to adopt two brothers who will be 7-8 weeks old on Saturday. The woman who is caring for them has to get them homes by then or they go to the pound as she is also moving on Saturday. Well in that case, by all means adopt them!! Just be sure to keep an eye on them and gently train them if they demonstrate poor potty habits or, for example, aggressiveness during play that might become a problem when they are bigger. And please, post some photos of the little dears!! |
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I recently adopted a kitten from a rescue group. He was about 7-8 weeks old
and is doing fine. He is now 4 months old and will be neutered at 5 months old. You will love and enjoy them!! Gail "Gail" wrote in message ink.net... Definitely adopt them. They will be fine. Gail "Lee" wrote in message oups.com... Yes we have an option to adopt two brothers who will be 7-8 weeks old on Saturday. The woman who is caring for them has to get them homes by then or they go to the pound as she is also moving on Saturday. Thanks. Lee |
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Thanks for the thumbs up! But! I don't have a clue as to how to post
picts on the computer. Guess it is time to purchase the new fangled camera and find out how to use it. Lee |
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"Lee" wrote in message oups.com... Thanks for the thumbs up! But! I don't have a clue as to how to post picts on the computer. Guess it is time to purchase the new fangled camera and find out how to use it. Lee Ebay has some great deals! For ease of use I recommend the Nikon Coolpic 4200-7000. |
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