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When Should Kittens Be Adopted?

Sarah Jenkins • • 7 min read
When Should Kittens Be Adopted?

The Ideal Age to Adopt a Kitten
Ideally, kittens should go to their new home around 12 weeks of age. 3 While some kittens can go home earlier, the closer you wait until 12 or 13 weeks, the better off the kitten will be.

Is it OK to give kittens away at 6 weeks old?

Wait until the kittens are 8 weeks old before giving them away. ... In general, try to wait until the kittens are weaned, about 8 weeks. Even if you're hand-raising the kittens (no mother is around), you should still wait 8 weeks before giving them away.

Can you adopt a kitten at 8 weeks old?

At most shelters and rescues, kittens can be adopted starting at 8 weeks. Breeders will often wait until the kitten has been with their mother for at least 12 weeks, with many breeders waiting until 14 weeks. That's because there are many perks to sticking around their furry family members.

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.