kitten-policy

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Did you know that single kittens are the #1 most returned to Rescues Nationwide? ​ Obviously, we want to avoid that! For that reason we have a strict Adoption Policy for kittens which is aimed at making sure their move to a new home is permanent. ​ Kittens Need: Interaction with other kittens for social development. Company. Isolation can delay their emotional and social development. Kittens that remain with a littermate or similarly aged companion are happier, healthier and better socialised. Young kittens need regular feeding, so someone needs to be at home for most of the day whilst they are young. ​ For those reasons: Our kittens will not be homed until they are at least 9 weeks old. By this time, they will have had their first vaccination, ​​flea and worm treatment and will be microchipped. We only home young kittens in bonded pairs, not on their own. Someone needs to be at home most of the time whilst they are young. Single, young kittens will only be homed if there is a suitable resident cat already at home. It is essential they are neutered at 4 months old - this is included in the adoption fee. Their new home should have safe outside space for when they are older.