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My husband and I own four adult cats. One of my coworkers found two kittens at a hotel, which the managers wanted to get rid of very quickly. We decided to foster them until they are socialized and can be adopted out to a good home.
The brother and sister are about 6 weeks old, had their shots, tested negative for leukemia and HIV, and will be fixed within the next month.
The only extra space we had was a spare guestroom with a bed and a nightstand, and a nice carpet.
They have only been there for 24 hours, but of course they are terrified and only hiding under the bed. I have provided them with toys, beds, blankets, towels, food, water, litter etc.
I keep reading on a lot of other sites, that you are supposed to put them in a cat cage first, before letting them out in the room, in order to avoid them hiding I guess. Does anyone have experience with that? Is it really necessary or is it ok to let them be in the safe room without being trapped in a cage? I found a few bigger cages for dogs, but the cats would be right next to the litter etc. And I found a few taller ones with several platforms, but they are rather expensive.
Also, a few sites recommended splitting up the cats, so that they bond to humans, and not each other. I am hesitant to do so, because I don't have another room to do so. Or do they mean to put them into two separate cages, but it is ok to leave them in the same room?
Any help would be appreciated, as I am completely new to this and want to make sure I am doing things right.
Thank you !!
The brother and sister are about 6 weeks old, had their shots, tested negative for leukemia and HIV, and will be fixed within the next month.
The only extra space we had was a spare guestroom with a bed and a nightstand, and a nice carpet.
They have only been there for 24 hours, but of course they are terrified and only hiding under the bed. I have provided them with toys, beds, blankets, towels, food, water, litter etc.
I keep reading on a lot of other sites, that you are supposed to put them in a cat cage first, before letting them out in the room, in order to avoid them hiding I guess. Does anyone have experience with that? Is it really necessary or is it ok to let them be in the safe room without being trapped in a cage? I found a few bigger cages for dogs, but the cats would be right next to the litter etc. And I found a few taller ones with several platforms, but they are rather expensive.
Also, a few sites recommended splitting up the cats, so that they bond to humans, and not each other. I am hesitant to do so, because I don't have another room to do so. Or do they mean to put them into two separate cages, but it is ok to leave them in the same room?
Any help would be appreciated, as I am completely new to this and want to make sure I am doing things right.
Thank you !!