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I've successfully dealt with the unwanted biting/scratching thing. Loud exclaimation of unhappiness + shunning works very well. But it only works if you're achingly consistent. Any time the cat hurts you or is too rough, just yell/squeek/whatever, put the cat down and refuse to interact with it for a few minutes. The older the cat, the longer the training will take. Kittens learn this naturally as they grow. It sounds like your cat was just poorly socialized and so it didn't learn. It's not going to be fun but eventually if you're extremely consistent your cat will learn. It will also help to get your cat a companion that is ideally the same age/size. They'll teach each other that way. It will be a lot easier and less bloody for you. Your cat is currently at peak rear end in a top hat kitten stage. All kittens are complete assholes at that age unless they have a buddy to blow off energy with. This is why people always say to get 2 kittens, not 1.
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It's pretty normal behavior for solitary kittens of that age. As for me, I've been through it a few times. Between the pet kitties I've had in my life and the kittens I've fostered, it's just a thing. I'm sorry it turned out to be too much for you. If you adopt a cat that's 2 years or older, you can completely bypass the entire issue. That might be best if you're looking for a solitary cat. All the cuddles, none of the attitude.
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Wow. That's really awful. I'm sorry. If it were me, I'd just do the drive. Make sure to put a harness on the cat, get a smaller litterbox that's made for the floor of the backseat and drive like a freaking madman. You could probably manage 3 days there, 3 days back without killing yourself. Or you could get a personal compartment on the train so you don't have to share breathing space with anyone. Safer than flying, easier than driving.
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