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Fri, Nov 13th 2009, 00:38 GMT

I agree that you should let her out for short periods of time supervised and see how it goes. Before you do that though, you may want to do a couple things first. First, make sure this kitten is seen by a vet and has her first shots, tested for Felv/FIV, worming, etc. and is pronounced healthy before you mix her with your other kitties. Second, you may want to socialize her a little better before you let her out in your greater house. She may get frightened and find a place to hide where you will spend hours searching for her. Since she won't let you touch her, you may have a hard time getting her back in her room after that. Also, I would guess your kitten is older than 4-6 wks by the way she is acting and also by the fact that Mama was spayed 2 mos. ago. Try feeding her some meat baby food (no onion or garlic) on your finger and also wrap her in a towel if you have to so you can pet her and she can get used to your touch. Now is the best time to socialize her or she may never be.

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QUINCY

Thu, Nov 12th 2009, 23:04 GMT

Just wanted to add that if you haven't had at least one of the outdoor kitties tested for FIP, FeLeuk, etc. you need to do that before you bring any of them into your home. My daughter also adopted an abandoned kitten a few years ago. Unfortunately, the kitten was positive for FIP and that's why mama abandoned her.

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Izadore (Izzie)

Thu, Nov 12th 2009, 21:56 GMT

I agree with Rex. We just got Jayda a few days ago. I didn't know what to expect but when Ayla who's only 2 weeks older, met Jayda there was a little hissing and swatting with a paw. I just stayed back and supervised. I let Ayla let Jayda know that she is superior, I didn't seperate them when Ayla hissed or swatted because it wasn't aggresive just her making a statement. Now a few days later Jayda and Ayla are sleeping together and playing occasionally. I would just keep an eye on them. She might stay a little skidish at first that's how Jayda still is. But she'll come out of her shell more and more once she socializes more. Good luck!

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Thu, Nov 12th 2009, 11:56 GMT

If you feel she is ready to be introdced to your other kitties let her out. Keep an eye on her and see what happens. There will probally be some hissing, that's normal. If they get aggresive than seperate them and try the next day. You can see what happens, I would make sure you are there while the new kitty is out. Maybe, if it's a little tense you can let her out a little at a time. An hour a day or less. It may take a while for them to be comfortable with each other.

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Rex