Before you bring home your new kitten, here are a few tips.

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Congratulations!!  Kittens and cats make fur-ever friends. Your kitty’s first few days in their new home are going to be an adventure. We’ve got quick and easy tips on how to make the transition as smooth as possible.  How to help your kitten learn their new home with a safe zone Cats are often freaked out by new environments. Here are some ways you can help them ease into their new home.

• Pick a small room or portioned-off area in your house to be your cat’s “safe zone.” You want a place where the kitten will both feel safe and actually be physically safe if you’re out of the house or sleeping.
• Shy kitties may also want a place to hide while they get used to all the newness around them. It doesn’t have to be fancy. A box with a cat-sized hole cut in the front and back works just fine.
• Stock the safe zone with food, water, and a litter box that belongs to kitten. Litter should be placed a respectable distance from their food so they don’t get the sense they’re eating where they poop, or vice versa.
• Make sure your cat has a soft, high-sided bed (or a rolled-up towel in a box), where they can safely sleep. Don’t be surprised if they sleep a lot — kittens can sleep up to 20 hours a day.
• Give your cat some cat-safe toys in their zone for pouncing on or batting around.
• Only interact with your kitty in their safe zone at first. As they get more comfortable, you can start opening up other areas in the house once they’ve been cat-proofed. 
• Try to stay home for the first few days so you can see how your kitty baby is doing. Make sure they’re eating, drinking, and pooping. See if they’re scratchers who might want a scratching post, or adventurous climbers who need extra cat-proofing to keep them (and your possessions) safe.
• Don’t force yourself on your kitty if they’re shy at first. Be patient, and have treats and distance toys, like cat wands, ready for when they come out.

 Side note*  Introducing other pets should be done slowly and only in short sessions. Always make sure the kitten is safe and can flee to his/her safe place (bedroom works great). This may take a days, weeks and even months. Patience is key and you want to secure a loving trusting relationship. While away from home its best t o keep separation between kittie and other pets.