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We had a kitten like this at the shelter - very young, very scared, and very quick to hiss (my cat's didn't learn how to really hiss for a long time, so I was very surprised to hear a full adult hiss out of a 4-6 week old kitten!). Basically, you just have to cuddle the hell out of them, touch them all over, force them to play with toys (not hands! try squeaking/squealing if play gets to rough on skin - that's what his siblings would do), and eventually, they'll get the idea that you're not bad and you = food, fun, and cuddles. Try wrapping him up in the bottom of your shirt so he's close to your body when you snuggle - They LOVE the heat and heartbeat. Another thing my own cats liked when they were little was when I played with them down on their level. I'd get low to the floor so they could get right up to my face to sniff me. If a cat starts sniffing your nose (and you trust them not to swat at your face), continue breathing normally - that's how they recognize eachother. What a sweetheart! And Barley is a fantastic name!
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Assisi (the mobile spay/neuter unit that visited our shelter) did early spay/neuters by weight - kitten had to be 3 pounds. The male surgery is SO easy. Catnip probably won't affect him until he's older. Try again at 6 months. If not, try again at a year. It took ours awhile. Kittens need bellies full of food to give them the energy for cuteness!
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If you make a calendar, this seriously has to be January's pic...Posts Balls posted:Then everyone can see where it all started 
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