: a young cat
also
: an immature or young individual of various other small mammals
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The Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2024
Younger cats and kittens with a stronger drive to explore will have an easier time adjusting to a new experience than an older cat who has comfortably resided indoors.
—Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
This rabies strain was never west of the Appalachians, until a stray kitten showed up in Nebraska
The risks of not vaccinating for the disease apparently do not resonate with some pet owners.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
He was initially brought in as a 4-month-old kitten in 2021 and adopted, but on two different occasions, he was found alone outside.
—The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Those are the four superhero kittens who make up the SuperKitties.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
My fingers flexed against his leather tunic like a kitten kneading its paws, unable to resist, unable not to move and explore.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
The second video shows a cat pushing a kitten into a cardboard box.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
Cuddling helps prepare cats and kittens for their forever homes while promoting healthy bonding and socialization skills, according to ACANA.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023
We're just kitten around.
—Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 10 Mar. 2023
We’re not kitten around here.
—Laura Hanrahan, Woman's Day, 6 Mar. 2020
There were kitten heels layered over argyle socks and collarless tweed jackets paired with matching mini skirts.
—Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Feb. 2023
So many unwanted cats and dogs – kitten and puppies – in our country.
—Gregg Doyel, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2022
Puppy and kitten sales make up more than 80% of owner Suk’s annual revenue, the lawsuit says.
—Dallas News, 28 May 2022
Obviously, kitten food differs from adult cat food; even adult cat food may be slightly different for senior cats seven years and older than for a younger adult.
—Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
The convenience of this kitten wet food’s packaging cannot be understated.
—Dallas News, 13 Dec. 2022
Noun
McMahan couldn't keep the seven-week-old kitten and asked if anyone in Clergy with Cats could take her in.
—The Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2024
Younger cats and kittens with a stronger drive to explore will have an easier time adjusting to a new experience than an older cat who has comfortably resided indoors.
—Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
This rabies strain was never west of the Appalachians, until a stray kitten showed up in Nebraska
The risks of not vaccinating for the disease apparently do not resonate with some pet owners.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
He was initially brought in as a 4-month-old kitten in 2021 and adopted, but on two different occasions, he was found alone outside.
—The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Those are the four superhero kittens who make up the SuperKitties.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
My fingers flexed against his leather tunic like a kitten kneading its paws, unable to resist, unable not to move and explore.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
The second video shows a cat pushing a kitten into a cardboard box.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
Cuddling helps prepare cats and kittens for their forever homes while promoting healthy bonding and socialization skills, according to ACANA.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Verb
Local authorities were able to coax the bobcat kitten out of the tree and bring it some comfort.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023
We're just kitten around.
—Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 10 Mar. 2023
We’re not kitten around here.
—Laura Hanrahan, Woman's Day, 6 Mar. 2020
There were kitten heels layered over argyle socks and collarless tweed jackets paired with matching mini skirts.
—Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Feb. 2023
So many unwanted cats and dogs – kitten and puppies – in our country.
—Gregg Doyel, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2022
Puppy and kitten sales make up more than 80% of owner Suk’s annual revenue, the lawsuit says.
—Dallas News, 28 May 2022
Obviously, kitten food differs from adult cat food; even adult cat food may be slightly different for senior cats seven years and older than for a younger adult.
—Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
The convenience of this kitten wet food’s packaging cannot be understated.
—Dallas News, 13 Dec. 2022
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