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Hi guys I'm new so forgive me if I do something wrong it's not intentional. I wondered if I could receive some advice. A couple weeks ago I was at work ( I work at a garden nursery) and suddenly there was a very little kitten. We where all shocked/worried. We gave him a tiny bit of food and then waited for any sign of mom or siblings. I work a 10-7 shift and we gave him some distance so Mom wouldn't be scared etc but after waiting all that time there was no sign of mom or siblings. It was snowing and the little guy was wet, hungry and cold and so we worried about leaving him. No one wanted him though so I took him home with me. I got him cleaned warm and dried etc and then the next day I took him to the vet. The vet told me he was about 4.5-5 weeks old at the time. I've never had a kitten this young. my previous cats I got at 4 months. And I was worried. I was advised how to best care for him by my vet. Time has past and he's doing well and I'm guessing he's now 6-7 weeks and I love him to death he's a sweetheart but, I will confess he's doing some things that make me worried. He likes biting hands and feet. I've been trying to teach him not to bite redirecting his attention or saying ouch but that doesn't deter him. Upon research I know people say he needs a sibling at risk of single kitten syndrome ( right now he's the only kitty no other dogs or cats) and I feel horrible but I'm afraid I don't think I can provide him that. at least not right now. I sadly #1 don't have enough money at this time to pay for two kittens vet needs etc and #2 fostering is off the table as well. despite my efforts my parents have rejected this. I wondered if anyone had any advice both on biting and just in general? Or if anyone had a similar situation and there kitten turned out fine.? I feel so guilty because I don't know if I did the right thing or not. I just want him to be happy and healthy. any advice would be wonderful. Thank you guys!