This may not be the best thing for you or the kitty cat, here are some guidelines to consider before you choose to take them in:
Socializing and caring for feral cat babies requires a lot of time, devotion and patience. Remember that taking a young kitten from its mama may lead to increased mortality or failure to thrive. Not only does a mother cat supply her babies with good nutritional milk, but she also teaches them how to socialize and behave proper.
If the kitten is older then 4 months it is not advisable to take such a cat into your own home. These kittens should be neutered, vaccinated and returned to their outdoor home.
If you are unsure of the cat's age always remember this rule of thumb, eight week old kittens look like little versions of full grown cats.
If the kitty is old enough to be removed from it's mother, you also might want to consider the following:
Do you have enough time to care and love for them one-on-one? You should at least cuddle this sweetie for an hour each day to ensure that the kitty gets used to humans. By not doing this your feral cat may refuse your loving.
Are you planning to keep the little bugger? Or are you taking it in while you search for adoptive homes? Surely you are not thinking about giving this ball of fur up for adoption??
Since adoption is not an alternative you would have to think about your other cats. Are they cool with sharing you with a new kitty? How will your cats react to this newbie and is there enough space for them to live harmoniously?
It is not a good idea to fall in love with this new kitty and forgetting about your other cats. Even though every cat is unique you should always love them equally and never have any favourites.
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