article about the benefits of feral kittens as pets

http://www.catworld.co.uk/articlecat...0Features&pre=

only thing i didnt like was the emphasis on the kittens being under 7 weeks. if you gave it your all i'm sure kittens of any age could be socialised.

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Cotton and Gizmo were feral kitties I trapped at about 6 weeks of age. They
are the two most affectionate cats we have now. One of the other three
was a "give away" at Wally Word and he was probably not even six weeks, and the other two I rescued from the shelter when they were 3 or 4 months
old. All 5 are neutered males, now about 12-15 months old and the two that are all over me for attention are the ferals. Hummm, hadn't thought about it before I read the article. Interesting. All are firendly and our mobile vet was quite impressed with their socialization. He thought all five had to be from same litter.

Wow, it looks like I need a typing lesson huh!

Originally Posted by maverick_kitten

http://www.catworld.co.uk/articlecat...0Features&pre=

only thing i didnt like was the emphasis on the kittens being under 7 weeks. if you gave it your all i'm sure kittens of any age could be socialised.

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Apparently not, if you believe that study. But when I was a kid, we got a feral kitten from one of the cats that was living on the street. He was older than 7 weeks, I am sure, and spend about a month or so under the bed. We thought there was no hope for him but eventually he got out and become a great pet.