UPDATE: Last night went very well. Snowball (Michael has named the kitten) was very social. I decided to give it a go and put my open hand into the kennel very slowly. Snowball watched my every move but didn’t hiss this time. I just kept creeping my hand in stopping every few seconds allowing Snowball to assess the situation. I finally was able to touch Snowball. She (I say she because I think Snowball is a girl) allowed me to pat her and did so without hissing. When I stopped she decided it wasn’t enough and started to lean into my hand as if to ask for more. So I started scratching into her fur and she actually rolled over and let me rub her belly. This went on for about 15 minutes. I withdrew my hand from the kennel and gave her some time to realize she could come out. After a short while she did venture out and scope out the room. She sat on my lap and let me pat and scratch her for a long time. When it was time for me to go to bed I put her back into the kennel and she jumped into the litter box, dug a hole and peed. I was actually getting worried that she was never going to go to the bathroom as she hadn’t (at least none that I can see in the kennel, for the whole day. She then went onto her blanket and rolled over onto her side looking for me to pat her again. I think she is gonna do well. She just meows a lot (even when eating). Here are some pictures I took of her (and Rocky) this morning.
