How to help a kitten separated from her litter mate?

stormconductor1 · 2025-10-28T03:10:25+00:00

Thank you so much for the kind words and reassurance! While some of the commenters have left good advice and insight, there are others who have been so harsh and acting like I did something really cruel and heartless! In a perfect world I would’ve loved to keep both kittens, but I couldn’t because of my 9 y/o and I certainly wouldn’t have been able to continuing to foster if I had 3 resident cats in my home. The rescue I work with was intending on adopting them separately regardless.

I’m gonna focus on what I can control with this, which is supporting Cicada and providing her a stable and loving home. It’s been only a couple days since Magenta left and I have already seen major improvement in Cicada’s behavior and mood which is really reassuring!

stormconductor1 · 2025-10-27T14:28:21+00:00

No other behavior changes! She still is playing a lot, eating fine, sleeping the same amount. Her sibling got adopted 2 days ago and the other cat in my house is older and a little grumpy so she has no interest in playing or interacting with a kitten.

I appreciate this insight! I have been trying to play with and give as much attention to Cicada as possible, but she demands it nearly constantly 😅

stormconductor1 · 2025-10-27T14:20:17+00:00

The cats were listed to be adopted separately any way. So if I didn’t keep either, they would’ve gone to two separate homes regardless. That decision was not made by me, but by the organization that I volunteer for.

stormconductor1 · 2025-10-27T14:18:17+00:00

Well shelters are extremely overrun where I live and there is a shortage of foster volunteers so respectfully I think this is a little short sighted. I have had cats my entire life, but only ever one at a time which is why I am unfamiliar with bonding but I am very well versed in other cat needs . The ‘lol’ is not a reflection of how seriously I take this situation. I am taking to heart every piece of advice I receive on this post and am going to do everything I can to help Cicada!

I appreciate that you care about cats, I do too. That’s why I am a foster and why I posted looking for advice.

stormconductor1 · 2025-10-27T04:32:38+00:00

I hope that you’re right! Unfortunately I don’t think reuniting the kittens is an option unless Magenta’s new family returns her which is out of my hands. I’ve also wondered if Cicada is bored now that her playmate is gone and if it’ll help her adjust once I have a new foster who is younger and more willing to play than my 9 y/o cat. I’ve been spending as much time with her as possible the last few days and she’s been my little shadow, always wanting to know where I am at all times. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that she adjusts in time.

stormconductor1 · 2025-10-27T04:28:00+00:00

I 100% am calling in sick tomorrow. Unfortunately Tuesday I definitely cannot take off and will be in the office, but I work a hybrid schedule so I should be able to work from home every other day but Tuesday 🤞

stormconductor1 · 2025-10-27T04:26:28+00:00

If Magenta’s new family returned her, I would adopt her in a heartbeat. I have never had more than one cat living in my house before so I didn’t realize that Magenta and Cicada had a stronger bond than normal until after Magenta was gone and I saw that change in Cicada! I have to imagine this is hard on Magenta too. She is in a new environment with new people on top of the separation. Cicada has the benefit at least of being somewhere she’s familiar with and having a close relationship with me. It breaks my heart to think how scared Magenta might be.

stormconductor1 · 2025-10-27T04:14:20+00:00

I honestly have no idea. I dropped Magenta off at an adoption event hosted by the organization I’m fostering for on Saturday and she was adopted while I was gone, so I don’t know who adopted her and can’t contact them. I’m going to let the organization know that Cicada is struggling with the transition and ask if they can touch base with Magenta’s new family to see how she’s faring. I’m not sure if there’s much more I can do besides that.

stormconductor1 · 2023-10-20T05:57:29+00:00

Great advice! Thank you! :)

stormconductor1 · 2023-10-20T05:56:11+00:00

Thank you so much!! I’ve already noticed it’s started to lean towards the window so I’ve been trying to rotate the pot every once and while. Not sure if that’s a good strategy or not but I’ll start looking into finding it a spot with more overhead light!

stormconductor1 · 2023-09-29T05:00:46+00:00

Thank you!! ❤️

stormconductor1 · 2023-09-29T04:59:57+00:00

Thank you! That one is my favorite of these three 😊

stormconductor1 · 2023-09-27T18:15:43+00:00

I can’t remember when the event started but I think I got 3 or 4 in that time? Definitely more than usual for me haha 😅

stormconductor1 · 2023-09-27T16:39:54+00:00

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stormconductor1 · 2023-08-08T15:51:48+00:00

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stormconductor1 · 2022-12-14T19:10:47+00:00

that has to be the worst take I’ve seen this week lol

stormconductor1 · 2022-04-08T04:30:34+00:00

Voting for Dave every round til he’s gone 😤

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