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So it's now been six months! He's grown a ton (duh) and somewhat calmed down. I did a second rescue (and technically a third and fourth) and picked up a momma and two kittens (one girl, one boy) that were maybe two weeks younger than Onyx. It didn't go well. Like, at all. All three love our...

I mean, if it's just a matter of letting him grow out of it (and assuming he will grow out of it), then so be it. He's not actually hurting me, it's more of an annoyance... but I'll be keeping an eye out for a likely playmate if that's the recommendation!

I'll try anything once, ordered! He has access to both cardboard boxes and a really heavy-weight paper bag... he'll go hide in them, I've found him sleeping in them a few times, but that's it. For some reason, things that provide actual shelter seem to be "off-limits" for scratching/biting in...

Good to see you! Yep, I'm aware of that... I've had quite a few cats over the years, and all loved to nibble (gently for the most part) and kick (which I actually find adorable). He's got quite a few toys that are similar to the ones you linked (including one that's identical to the second...

Nope... He's well aware if I hiss at him... but it's no more a deterrent than saying "no" (in other words... none at all).

Don't have a large mirror (or a mirror at all for that matter). I did an experiment with putting a tablet up with kitten videos on it. Sorta works but need to find a better way of positioning it so it can stay plugged in. He's also much less needy and more independent than he used to be. He's...

Note: I've discovered that if I hang a blanket between him and me, he stops whining and starts playing within minutes... but that also cuts off a LOT of his sunlight (though not all) with how the house is set up... so I still feel horrible and I'm honestly not sure which makes me feel worse...

Question... If he can see me, but not get to me, he whines. Non-stop. For hours. It makes me feel like a horrible person... is there a way to prevent it that doesn't involve literally closing him in another room? Should it just be ignored? If that's the solution, I'm good at ignoring annoying...

He's finally eating mostly from a dish! It's kinda adorable; he always lets me know he's hungry about 20 minutes before his technical "feeding times." This is ok, but his way of letting me know is sitting IN his dish and meowing pitifully until he gets fed. Lapping food (and even eating...

That's an easy fix for the wood issue... I was actually more concerned with the detail of learning to climb before we've learned to actually jump. His version of "get off of 'x'" currently consists of trying to walk down it and faceplanting. I'm not too worried about him doing that off of my...

He's also figured out how to get on my bed on his own... but it's a several foot drop onto hard wood. Should I be concerned?

He has a play pen of sorts... though it's closer to "house" than "pen". It's big enough for me to comfortably sit and lie down in (though I don't fit through the door too well), has its own litter box (which for some reason he prefers), and tons of toys. Problem is that I feel like a horrible...

Well, I can't complain about him not having energy anymore. He bounces off the walls. Literally. I've had to rescue him eight times today after he figured out ways to climb things he shouldn't be able to (seriously, how does a cat climb metal?) and couldn't figure out how to get down. He's also...

And he immediately lets me get this.

I'm trying to get more pictures! He's either really camera shy or the worlds' biggest attention *****... as soon as he sees my phone he runs up and tries to eat it!

He weighed in this morning (that's a thing we do now) at 450 grams and has spent the whole day playing (he understands toys finally!) and trying to escape (because kittens explore). So far so good!

A few days without a post, that's a good sign (on my end anyway)! We've made a ton of progress this week. He's has grown a bit (not a lot, but it's noticeable), and is getting increasingly independent (though sometimes he just has to have that cuddle time... or is that me?). I also just realized...

Wash cloth and dawn was what I did (before even asking). He was having none of it and it ended up taking as long as me showering twice (with significantly less water usage but still!). Granted the second he was dry he started purring and didn't let me put him down...

So... anyone have any suggestions on how to clean a kitten by yourself? He pooped for the first time (didn't expect that yet either), and promptly decided it was something to play with. Not eat. Play with.

Thanks! Toddling might be understating it... he's tiny, but in the last 36 hours he's learned to seriously move! It's absolutely adorable too... I work from home and he spends pretty much all day within about six feet of me. If I leave the room for a minute, he'll go about exploring, but no...