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I have a 7 week old kitten and a 6 week old kitten. The 7 week old kitten I adopted from a friend and knew the kitten's background. The 6 week old kitten was rescued from an animal shelter. When I adopted her they told me that they rescued her from the house of a 'cat hoarder' and that she most likely was not that used to people.
The 7 week old kitten got used to me and my living space in under two days. The 6 week old kitten is now hiding and hiding so well that I'm entertaining thoughts that she may have somehow snuck out the door and run away. I know she didn't have the chance to do this, but it's been a day now and I can't find her anywhere.
I put out food, but the other kitten gets into it so I can't tell if she's gotten a chance to eat.
Please help me find my kitty.
Hi Cyn,
Little kittens can get into spaces you wouldn't think that they can fit in. What was the last room she was in? If I know what room it was I can help you with were to look. Write back and let me know and I'll help you further. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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| Comment | I found her thank you. She had crawled into my media center and was behind a row of DVD's. You were absolutely right that they can get into places that you would never expect! | ||
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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