Welcome Your New Cat Home: A Comprehensive Guide

Prepare for arrival

Prepare for arrival by buying all the necessary things to prepare the cat’s place. Explain to the children that the cat will get lost in the new environment and do not need to intimidate her even more, try to pull because she will run or defend, because she does not know you and does not know your intentions. Also, keep other pets separate, so they can’t enter the new pet’s room.

Arrival of the kitten

When you bring the cat, place the box in a small room where it will be, open it and leave it that way. Food must be nearby and the toilet must be in the same room. The cat may be afraid to go out during the first period, but when she sees that no one comes to her and does not frighten her a bit, she will dare and go out to sniff around, explore the environment. Seeing that the cat gets used to it and is already out of the box, watch her aside, let her get used to you and see that you are not endangering her. Get the cat interested. Start playing with a laser hanging toy to make it forget and go closer to you. When the cat is playing and not pulling away from you, pat it unobtrusively. Rarely cats immediately feel free. It usually takes 1-2 weeks for a cat to get used to it. During that time, move the food and toilet little by little toward their permanent place. This way the cat will get to know the house and get used to the new places, because especially small kittens will simply not orient themselves quickly where you pushed the box and can make a pee, as a result, somewhere along the way or in a remote corner.

Meeting with another pet

First, swap their beds to get used to the smell. After a while, let them sniff-feel each other without seeing each other. And only when none of them will react cowardly to the sounds or smells of the other, only then can you introduce them carefully. But do not push each other in any way, it will be enough to open the door. Make sure nothing happens. Don’t leave you alone until they’re completely confident and familiar, and that may require more meetings. It is better if it takes place in the territory of the newcomer, where he has already have his smells and a safe corner.

Cats safe place

The cat MUST have a place where no one will touch and take it. Otherwise, the cat may not feel safe and nervous, and having a place where she can hide and rest from everyone will make her feel safer and more mentally stable. If you need a cat urgently and can’t wait for it to come out on its own, it’s best to get the cat out of such safe places with treats, food, toys and only then, when she’s away, to take her. Everything needs patience, so don’t rush, because things can turn in an unwanted direction and will require more effort.