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wanting to rehome a kitten

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shannonxox · 21/05/2018 13:17

i recently got a 10 week old kitten, im wanting to rehome her because of my 14 month old daughter, she doesnt understand yet but she keeps trying to squeeze the cat all the time and im afraid of the cat going for the baby, another thing is she was good when she first got here she would go in her litter tray but recently she seems to take a poo either behind my sofa or the kitchen floor, her litter tray gets cleaned out every night, another thing aswell i am not always in the house im always running around doing something, like either working or in college, so when i get home im shattered and havent got the energy to have a play session with her, shes scratching my doors and the walls in the kitchen, i need advice on what to do?

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shannonxox · 21/05/2018 13:54

she had the kitten less than a day asked me to look after it for the day whilst she popped out an never came back for her so i kept her and looked after her got everything she needed like toys, a bed, food etc made sure she felt at home

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theycallmebabydriver · 21/05/2018 13:55

If you've only had it a couple of weeks then take it back to the breeder. I dont breed my animals but if I did I would want them returned if things weren't working out. I'm surprised this wasn't a condition for you taking the kitten in the first place, when I've had animals from rescues I've always had to sign to say I would return them to the rescue instead of rehomong privately if for any reason I couldn't keep them.

Wolfiefan · 21/05/2018 13:55

Apart from letting your daughter try to "squeeze" the cat and saying you have no time to entertain the kitten.
Contact a rescue.

Confusedbeetle · 21/05/2018 13:57

This is a bit unfortunate. I think you should take the kitten to a rescue. This is not a criticism but I don't think you really understand the needs of this little animal so find a better home

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shannonxox · 21/05/2018 13:58

i dont let her squeeze the kitten i hold the kitten in my arms and show her how to do it properly when we first had her she did try and squeeze her an i would tap her hand and tell her off for it and when im not running around for things i make sure i comfort the kitten in everyway possible

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theycallmebabydriver · 21/05/2018 14:00

I need some advice, i bought a 8 week old kitten and now shes 10 weeks

Taken from your post in the thread you resurrected on the topic. I realise you're trying to deflect the worst of the replies and get some actual advice but seriously, if you bought it, take it back to the breeder.

Wolfiefan · 21/05/2018 14:01

You don't want the kitten.
Rehome it. Not through MN. Contact a rescue ASAP.
Small children can kill kittens. Better to keep them apart for now.

Sallystyle · 21/05/2018 14:02

Yes and they are absolutely correct on both counts. Are you really suggesting otherwise?

I am not suggesting otherwise. I see no reason why she can't get another pet in future when she is in a much better position to look after it properly.

I just don't see the point in telling someone over and over what a shit decision they made. And if this thread goes the same ways as others she will have pages of posters coming on to tell her that.

RubySapphireEmerald · 21/05/2018 14:02

Jesus Christ. People are given a harder time for not being able to cope with an animal than they are for having a hard time with a baby. Some of the posters on here need to take a long hard look at themselves

Wolfiefan · 21/05/2018 14:02

Not if she does what she should and get off here and find the poor bloody thing its third home through a decent rescue. She will if she keeps bleating on about doing her best.

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shannonxox · 21/05/2018 14:03

i never bought the kitten my sister did and then she asked me to look after it one day and never came back for her so i took her in

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Wolfiefan · 21/05/2018 14:05

And when you asked your sister to take it back?
You don't want the kitten. Why aren't you contacting a local rescue?

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shannonxox · 21/05/2018 14:07

she said she didnt want it back because the other animals didnt like the kitten, i do want the kitten like i said me and my daughter love her i was just afraid of her going for my daughter thats all

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ReasonableLlama · 21/05/2018 14:08

Have you not asked your sister if she's coming back for the kitten? How long have you had her for?

What do you want to do? Do you want to straight up rehome the kitten or do you want to learn how to look after it better?

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shannonxox · 21/05/2018 14:10

yeah i asked my sister if she wanted her back and she said no then went and bought a dog, i do want to keep the kitten because my daughter enjoys her company and does try and play with her with her toys

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Wolfiefan · 21/05/2018 14:12

Hang on a minute. You want it. I thought you wanted to rehome it.
Oh and don't look after the dog or she will dump that on you too. Angry

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shannonxox · 21/05/2018 14:13

yeah i want to keep the kitten i was just afraid of her going for my daughter cause shes at the biting stage

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GreenMeerkat · 21/05/2018 14:14

Kittens and small children are not a good mix, as you are now coming to realise. You did a good thing trying to give the kitten a home after it was dumped on you but doesn't sound like you're compatible. Contact Cats protection and they will advise you on how to go about regaining. I think that's the best option for you, your daughter and the kitten.

GreenMeerkat · 21/05/2018 14:15

Rehoming*

Wolfiefan · 21/05/2018 14:16

And she may well bite or scratch your child. Or the small child could kill her.

troodiedoo · 21/05/2018 14:16

I would hazard a guess ops sister didn't get the kitten from a registered breeder.

Hope you get it sorted.

mimibunz · 21/05/2018 14:17

And never get another cat! I'm the poster telling you to focus on your baby and don't get a puppy or kitten. Animals will not behave the way you think they should and they won't get a second chance - they will be killed. I have no time for this nonsense.

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shannonxox · 21/05/2018 14:18

she wouldnt go as far as killing the kitten

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OlennasWimple · 21/05/2018 14:18

Your daughter is too young to learn how to handle a young kitten carefully. The kitten is showing signs of extreme stress (that's what toileting problems are for most cats). The younger the kitten is the greater the likelihood of finding a new home quickly. So do it today - phone a rescue and make arrangements to take the kitten to them asap

GreatDuckCookery6211 · 21/05/2018 14:20

See this scenario all the time on here and FB. People getting pets then realising they're hard work and want shut of them. Depresses me.

OP do the right thing and relinquish the kitten to a reputable rehoming centre.