The phrase
"to socialize the kittens" means helping the kittens become comfortable and friendly around people and other animals.
Full definition
Early and frequent visits will
help socialize your kitten with your vet, and help the vet establish an informed baseline for your kitten's health and wellness.
When buying from a breeder, it is important to be sure the breeder has
socialized the kittens in a home - like environment so they are not overly shy or fearful of humans.
Do
n't socialize a kitten that you can not place; they will learn survival skills from their mother that will give them their best chance at outdoor survival as a feral cat.
For this reason, feral cat rescuers, if faced with a pregnant feral or a very young litter, will separate the litter from the mother (after spaying her) before six weeks for optimal results in
socializing the kittens for new homes.
«It helps
socialize the kittens by getting them familiar with living in a house — the sound of a dishwasher, touch of a hand, movement of a broom,» she explains.
In May 2017, we started our Under -
Socialized Kitten Foster Program focusing on saving kittens deemed «feral» in local shelters from euthanasia.
A conscientious effort to
socialize your kitten during this critical, but brief, period will produce a relaxed and tolerant companion that you and your family will enjoy for the next twelve to twenty years.
If you are purchasing a mixed breed kitten via the want ads, make certain that you are acquiring a clean, healthy,
well socialized kitten.
To be considered for this position, you need to have enough time each day to feed /
socialize these kittens on a regular schedule, be able to devote up to 4 — 5 weeks of constant care to these kittens, and be able to calmly handle any situations that arise.
We recommend buyers purchase pets from responsible breeders who take breeding seriously and properly nurture and
socialize the kittens prior to selling them.
Have a plan for where you will
socialize the kitten before you start trapping (spare room, bathroom, or neighbor's spare room if your house is at max capacity with pets.)
The Forgotten Kitten Project is designed for cats just like these, to
socialize kittens who didn't get positive human interactions in those crucial early months.
It is important to
socialize kittens from a young age to the way humans interact (for example, holding, hugging or kissing).
We accomplish our mission through our Barn Cat Program, TNR (Trap - Neuter - Return), and our Under -
Socialized Kitten Foster Program.
We give each cat a rabies shot, try to find homes for the socialized cats who still want to live with people, and catch and
socialize any kittens in the colony.
A huge part of kitten development is
socializing your kitten with both human family members, as well as any other animals in your household.
Ongoing needs include feeding, trapping, transportation to and from the veterinarian, temporary housing for cats after surgery, and fostering and
socializing kittens for the purpose of finding them good homes.
Volunteers work in two - hour shifts and are responsible for bottle - feeding, cage cleaning,
socializing kittens, preparing food, laundry and general cleaning.
• A foster animal intake and distribution area where 350 active local volunteers pick up animals, such as underage or under -
socialized kittens and puppies or dogs and cats recovering from surgery.
The kitten can still benefit from the above but she won't learn as quickly and may not be as comfortable with as many things as a well -
socialized kitten.
Well -
socialized kittens are more likely to grow up to be friendly adult cats who are easy to handle and not overly frightened or stressed.