Kitten... opinions please!

That's my friend's kitten Angel. (I don't think she looks like an "Angel," lol!)

She's planning to get rid of her because she's "aggressive" and claws and bites when she plays. Like a 12-week kitten, right? I certainly have the scratches and bite marks to prove that, lol! She also bats at their dog's face. Anyway, the point is she has her reasons for not wanting the kitten anymore. She's advertising it on facebook but I'm not sure she'll get adopted that way.

Do you think she'll get adopted if she goes to a shelter? She's really cute, and young - she stands a good chance, don't you think?

I don't think I want to bring another kitten into my brood just yet. But I also don't want to see this kitten get punished just for being a kitten and doing normal kitten things.

I'm not going to seek the kitten out, but I'm going to follow-up with my friend to see if she's able to adopt the kitten out to a friend. If the kitten is going to end up in a shelter, do you think it'd be a bad idea to bring her home with me instead? Or since she's so little and cute you think she'd fare well at a shelter?

My boys are playful but laidback and almost 16 weeks. They're scheduled to be neutered early next month. I think this kitten is about 4 weeks younger than them. Since they're littermates and best friends, do you think the kitten would be a third wheel if she came home with us?

I don't know what to think!!! I know this is a rambly unorganized post, lol, and I'd welcome any of your thoughts.

p.s., if I adopted her, I'd rename her Joni. So I'd have Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, and Joni Mitchell!!!! The kittens & I are going to form a family band.

Agghhhh.... the longer the night goes on the more I want her!!! She's so beautiful - she has the sweetest markings on her face.

My concerns are:

1 - changed relationship with the boy-o's, the loves of my life
2 - upfront costs high (another pet deposit, get her on a wellness plan, etc.)
3 - some apartments limit to 2 pets and I'll be moving in january

I can probably justify #2 to myself... I know I can, in fact. I just don't know if it's objectively wise. Still, I'd rather cut back on personal expenditures if it means bringing her home... ahh!!

It's just that it's kitten season. The SPCA's facebook page is practically begging people to get kittens and they are having to basically give them away with 2 for 1 deals, adoption fee waivers in some cases, etc. I also think of what kind of home she could end up going to - maybe one of those people who think cats are solitary animals and don't need much attention? Maybe a family who gets a kitten for a child who neglects it after a few months? A family who doesn't see the need to take cats to the vet? (Which is the kind of family Simon & Garunkel's sister, Smokey Joe, was adopted out to.) I know I'd be able to provide her playmates and good nutrition and regular vet visits.

That is so sweet... I can just see it.

I know... I know... I had a friend over earlier when I wrote the original post (part of the reason it was so disjointed and rambly lol!) and I kept saying, "I wish I hadn't come up with the name Joni because now she feels like mine."

Her mom says she bites and claws while playing, keeps them up at night, and doesn't get along with their elderly dog. Sounds like a kitten to me.

"Aggressive" is indeed the word she's using I don't know the cat's history or how they came to have her or how she grew up - I'm going to find that out at work today. But to me it just sounds like she needs a sibling, someone to teach her what is too rough. Two kids under 10 years old and an elderly Yorkie ain't cutting it apparently. But two older kittens....

Still haven't made a final decision though sleeping on it has tossed me firmly into the, "Yes I want this kitten," camp. We'll see - I'll keep y'all posted!!

Thanks y'all!!!!

Found out some more info about Joni/Angel. My gf says she's 8 weeks which I'm not sure I believe. I'm going to visit her this weekend so I'll try to estimate her age. The pic I posted is about 3 weeks ago and those don't look like blue eyes to me. Still, if she is that young, do you think that will change how the boys react to her? edit: she's had the kitten for almost 4 weeks, since June 13, and posted that pic June 15. That means the kitten would have been 4 weeks when she got her, and about 4.5 weeks at the time the pic was taken. Does that look like that small of kitten to you? I'm sure the kitten is older than 8 weeks at this point. Time does fly by so fast, I spent 3 weeks in a row thinking they were 10 weeks old! lol!

She's from the litter of a friend's cat. No shots and not spayed. I'd basically be starting from scratch which is fine. If she really is only 8 weeks though, she was taken from Mom awfully young. So were S&G frankly, at 6 weeks because I didn't know better, but they had each other. Should I anticipate any issues as a result?

Obviously I'm actively planning to adopt her by now... time to own up to it!! Sheesh... so much for not seeking her out. Honestly, my gf has been complaining about her since she got her and asked me advice about nighttime. I told her to get her a brother or sister, and I guess she is, just not in the way I thought!!!! LOL! I'm exhilarated and nervous at the same time.

I took the plunge!!!!! and told my friend I wanted to take Angel. Called my apartment complex and set up to pay the pet deposit. I pushed up the boys' neuter surgery to next weekend so they'll have time to heal and readjust. I should, , be able to get her the next Friday or Saturday night! Woo-hooooooo!!!!

I'm going to visit her on Sunday and plan to take lots of pictures so you'll get to see her!!!


Yeah... she asked me for advice several times but never seemed to listen to any of it because when I'd follow up she'd just shake her head and say, "That kitten is so WILD! I can't wait till she calms down!" I was thinking to myself... you have a long 10 months (or more!) ahead of you. I'm not sure what she expected out of the kitten. I don't think she read a single word of research on how to raise a kitten, and she's had that Yorkie for 18 years! Definitely not a cat person to start off with, then this.


No worries - I don't mind the rant! I completely agree with you. I considered myself a cat person before I got the kittens, but was and am astounded by what I didn't and don't know. As I mentioned above, she's asked for advice a few times, mostly about how to get some sleep, but nothing seemed to improve when I would ask her how Angel was doing the next time.

Thank you She is too beautiful and has too much personality to be left to grow up and play alone. I think she is going to fit in with my feisty, wild boys just fine! I have two older brothers, too. as the only girl and the baby, I already empathize with her! lol!

What a sweet story! I'm glad you took her in. This kitten would have to be really, REALLY wild to compete with Simon and Garfunkel at her age, lol, especially Garfunkel. I wanted to tear my hair out at times! Young kittens are so crazy! But nature is smart and made them heart-melting-ly cute so you wouldn't give up on them

I completely agree - she was bored! The dog, whom I've met before, is very elderly and slow. Definitely not a playmate for a kitten. The kids were at daycare all day and my gf at work all day, so it makes sense.

And, !!! Y'all knew it from the first post, didn't you??? Yes - I'm bringing her home! Hopefully two weeks from tomorrow!

Thanks AC I can't wait to get pictures of her. I see some color on the side the camera isn't showing and I can't wait to see what she looks like!!!!!!!!

You got it. On the nose.