Your first day with your new kitten is an exciting time, but it can be overwhelming for your kitten. Help them get used to their new home with some of our tips.

• Kitten-proof your home. Kittens are very curious animals and can fit into extremely small places. Look around your home to ensure it is safe for a kitten.
  • Kittens will climb on anything and everything, so make sure there’s nothing on high shelves that can be damaged or knocked off.
  • Look for any holes or unprotected areas that a kitten can fit in and potentially get stuck in. Make sure to cover any spaces to protect your kitten.
  • Secure loose cords and pick up any small items your kitten may be able to swallow.
• Designate a smaller space for your kitten during their first few days home, such as a bedroom or spare room.
  • Have your kitten’s essentials (food, water, and litter box) easily accessible to them. Put your kitten in their litter box so they know exactly where to find it.
  • Create a little nest space for them to relax, with a bed or blankets.
• Cats are territorial animals and do best if they are introduced to one small part of a new home at a time. Pick a quiet room where your new cat can stay until they have adjusted. It could take a few days for your kitten to become comfortable in their new home but once they do, they will run the house!