I am stareing this aditional thread because I really want input on this subject. I am sure alot of you know but I will breifly tell the situation.
My cat just had kittens, four of them, last sunday. I posted them on pet finder for adoption at the end of january. I wanted to post them early so that I could get to know prospective parents.
I have been talking with a lady about adopting one of the kittens. She has assured me she will take great care of him, and provide all medical procedures neccasary. I really like her, I think her family will make a nice home for the kitten.
However, Since the drive is about 6 hours we have agreed to meet with the kitten. My grandparents live about 4 hours from my house and about two hours from her house. Also we both have children in school.
Due to this fact, she has asked me if I would be willing to let the kitten come home over christmas vacation. At this time the kittens will be 8 weeks old.
It would be easiest to make the trip during vacation. Also I really like the lady I have been talking with and think she will make a great home for the kitten. On the other hand I want to do what is best for the kitten.
So is it best to let the kitten stay with mom for 12 weeks, or is it best to take him to a home that will love him and take care of him forever at 8 weeks?
Please give me any input on this, I am weighing this in my mind and want to make a decision before I wright her back!
My cat just had kittens, four of them, last sunday. I posted them on pet finder for adoption at the end of january. I wanted to post them early so that I could get to know prospective parents.
I have been talking with a lady about adopting one of the kittens. She has assured me she will take great care of him, and provide all medical procedures neccasary. I really like her, I think her family will make a nice home for the kitten.
However, Since the drive is about 6 hours we have agreed to meet with the kitten. My grandparents live about 4 hours from my house and about two hours from her house. Also we both have children in school.
Due to this fact, she has asked me if I would be willing to let the kitten come home over christmas vacation. At this time the kittens will be 8 weeks old.
It would be easiest to make the trip during vacation. Also I really like the lady I have been talking with and think she will make a great home for the kitten. On the other hand I want to do what is best for the kitten.
So is it best to let the kitten stay with mom for 12 weeks, or is it best to take him to a home that will love him and take care of him forever at 8 weeks?
Please give me any input on this, I am weighing this in my mind and want to make a decision before I wright her back!