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Hello all, I'm new to the forum! I have had cats for a combined 20 years, but had a catless break for 15 years.
I am interested in adopting a kitten who is currently 7.5 weeks old and in the care of a foster. The shelter is willing to adopt her out at 8 weeks old, and I am a stay at home. I heard that 12 weeks is an ideal age so that the kitten can learn from the mother. The young mother was found in an abandoned building with kittens.
Here is my problem: she is being kept in a tiny room with her mother and four siblings. There is one cat toy and a litter box, but nothing else inside the tiny room (4x4). She is also being fed with the group, and the group eats the food clean within about 3 minutes. The reason why the cat and kittens do not move about is the foster has dogs and a cat herself.
I am concerned that while the kitten will learn to play with her siblings, that she is being brought up in an abnormal environment (no run of the house) and is also being underfed.
Should I wait to adopt her at 10 weeks or 12 weeks, or take her now to ensure she gets fed properly, and gets exposed to people?
Thanks for your advice.
I am interested in adopting a kitten who is currently 7.5 weeks old and in the care of a foster. The shelter is willing to adopt her out at 8 weeks old, and I am a stay at home. I heard that 12 weeks is an ideal age so that the kitten can learn from the mother. The young mother was found in an abandoned building with kittens.
Here is my problem: she is being kept in a tiny room with her mother and four siblings. There is one cat toy and a litter box, but nothing else inside the tiny room (4x4). She is also being fed with the group, and the group eats the food clean within about 3 minutes. The reason why the cat and kittens do not move about is the foster has dogs and a cat herself.
I am concerned that while the kitten will learn to play with her siblings, that she is being brought up in an abnormal environment (no run of the house) and is also being underfed.
Should I wait to adopt her at 10 weeks or 12 weeks, or take her now to ensure she gets fed properly, and gets exposed to people?
Thanks for your advice.