YOUR NEW KITTEN!
SHOPPING CHECK LIST:
- Cardboard or light weight plastic cat carrier (to transport the kitten home)
- Litter, litter tray and plastic scoop
- Elastic Collar and identity tag (tag should have owner’s name & address or phone number and not the cat’s – for the security of your cat)
- Feeding dish and water bowl
- Brush and Comb (seek advice on the best type for your cat)
- Sleeping basket
- Scratching post
- A cat toy
ARRIVAL AT HOME: The kitten should not be taken home in your arms – it must have an escape proof transport box or basket. It may well become nervous when in strange surroundings and will try to escape as a result. When you arrive home, all doors and windows should be closed in the room where the cat will be living for most of the time. Then the litter tray and food and water bowls should be placed in their permanent places and the box opened and the kitten allowed out. Resist the temptation to pick it up until it has accustomed itself to its new home. In three stages and over the next few days, gradually open up other rooms and let the kitten explore other areas.
Over-excited children can stress a new pet so if children are present, be very conscious of their behaviour towards the kitten especially during this settling in period.
