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An update in case anyone happens upon the same problem i.e. unknowingly adopts a somewhat feral kitten. We are just over a month in and doing much better! At about the 5 day mark, I was sick to my stomach thinking we may have to release her back to the rescue. I felt totally inept as a first time ca...

Oh, I so appreciate the feedback! It’s true the hissing/swiping is only when I’m approaching her, and I’m sure she’s just scared. Her first day I backed off and allowed her to do her own thing/never pushed to pet. The rescue checked in after about 24hrs and recommended I do the crate socialization f...

I recently adopted a kitten estimated to be about 4 months old. She was described as “timid.” She was a community cat who was caught for TNR but showed signs she could be friendly. Rescuers made the decision to foster and adopt. She spent about 3 weeks with her foster family being socialized before ...