When Are Kittens Ready to Be Given Away?
Some people give kittens away as early as 6 weeks, but this is much too early (and it is illegal in some places). Kittens have developmental needs that the mother cat and the littermates meet far better than a human can. At 6 weeks, the kitten is rapidly developing and needs extra time before he is placed in a new home. In addition to chronological age, pet owners should take into account the kitten’s health and development before giving him away. Like human babies, some kittens develop more slowly than others do.
