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Good decision, well thought out with respect to the totality of your what you're dealing with - which includes the huge change in the kitten's behaviour (so suprisingly soon) and its warming up to you. FWIW, adult cats accept kittens very readily compared to other older cats, so chances of a smooth integration are likely good.
My wish and hope for the mom cat is that she wouldn't be deemed "feral" - meaning incorrigibly wild - without the benefit of an assessment by an experienced rescuer. Many - probably most - animal sheltering organizations today use experienced foster homes to assess and prepare these animals for adoption. Yes, there are "overwhelmed" shelters, just not all of them (and, consider Covid effects). Jcatbird spoke about persistence in pursuing those folks - that is what it takes/the reality these days. It can pay off, and it has. Do, please consider this.
There are hundreds of stories on this site from people who have taken in seemingly "feral" cats, provided a safe, caring environment and watched them blossom into lap cats........all they needed: the opportunity.
Updates will be looked forward to - and, you know, pictures are never be refused here
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Good decision, well thought out with respect to the totality of your what you're dealing with - which includes the huge change in the kitten's behaviour (so suprisingly soon) and its warming up to you. FWIW, adult cats accept kittens very readily compared to other older cats, so chances of a smooth integration are likely good.
My wish and hope for the mom cat is that she wouldn't be deemed "feral" - meaning incorrigibly wild - without the benefit of an assessment by an experienced rescuer. Many - probably most - animal sheltering organizations today use experienced foster homes to assess and prepare these animals for adoption. Yes, there are "overwhelmed" shelters, just not all of them (and, consider Covid effects). Jcatbird spoke about persistence in pursuing those folks - that is what it takes/the reality these days. It can pay off, and it has. Do, please consider this.
There are hundreds of stories on this site from people who have taken in seemingly "feral" cats, provided a safe, caring environment and watched them blossom into lap cats........all they needed: the opportunity.
Updates will be looked forward to - and, you know, pictures are never be refused here
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