Wayne, if I were you, I would do the vet check up before you let kitten hang out with the other cats. She may be carrying viruses etc. Because the kitten came to you via a shelter, there is more reason to be careful. Of course there is no guarantee that the kitten does or does not carry a disease, but it is better to be safe than sorry.

We would love to see photos of this little furball, if you are able to do it. Kittens are wonderful, no doubt about it.

Keep us posted!