I am planning on adopting a kitten. Do you have any advice for making homecoming less stressful?

How old should a kitten be before separating it from its mother?

I am thinking about getting two kittens - is it best to have male and female or is it okay to have two of the same sex?

We adopted a 12-week-old kitten and need to know the best way to assimilate the cat into the new house. We have 9 and 13-year-old children. The house is busy until 8 AM and then empty until 2 PM. What is the best way for the cat to get to know the house and become a good, clean pet?

If I am planning on having a baby and getting a kitten for my daughter, what precautions should I take?

Where are the adoptions of kittens recommended?

I am planning to get a kitten in the near future and am looking for one that will be extremely cuddly, affectionate and get along with my Mastiff. Are there any certain clues or hints I can look for when I hold or choose from a litter?

I have found two siblings stray kittens about 3-4 months old who are very attached. I would like to keep only one but do not want to separate them if it will cause them any distress. Will they adjust or be better off if I can find someone to keep them together?

I'm trying to adopt a new puppy and kitten at the same time. Could you give insight on what steps to take as far as ages, living conditions and so forth? The puppy is going to be a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Does the kind of kitten make a difference? Please tell me if this is a bad idea. If so, which one should I get first?

We are debating about getting a cat or a kitten. We have two boys ages 3 & 4. I'm an at-home mom. Do you suggest getting a kitten, or would it be best to get a full-grown cat. I've heard two different opinions, and was curious to what you thought, since you are a "kitten expert."

What is a good kitten for a child?

Where can I find a kitten?

I recently adopted a nine month old spayed female calico/Siamese mix from an animal hospital. She's lived in a cage for most of her life with little interaction with people. I visited her 4 times before deciding to take her home. She was friendly, laid in my arms, rubbed into my neck and purred. I took her home where I have a 7-year-old neutered male. The first night she remained cuddly. Once she became friendly with my male cat she stopped interacting with humans altogether. If we make a move toward her she runs. Sometimes if we look at her too long she runs. We're so disappointed. We thought we were adopting another sweet lovable kitty and she doesn't want any part of us. She's totally enamored with my other cat and just follows him around. What are we to do to get her involved with us?

How do I pick out a kitten? What should I look for?

How do you name your kitten?

What kind of kitten would be good for a very active household?

What is a good place to buy a kitten that is not sick, abused, healthy and has already most of his/her shots?

What are necessary qualities for a family adopting two kittens?

I've never had a cat and never really been around them very much, but I would like to get a kitten. What is the most important thing I should know before I get a kitten?

I have been looking into getting 2 kittens to be outside barn cats. I have gone to a few animal rescues and have found that they will not let me adopt a kitten knowing it will be an outside cat. I have told them the kitten will spend the first few months inside until it is old enough to go out side and will have warm shelter in the tack room, plenty of food and water, as well as love and human interaction. The rescue groups stressed that ALL cats adopted must be indoor cats and they have made me feel like a horrible person for wanting an outdoor cat. Is it inhumane to have an outside cat?

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