🐾 New Kitten Checklist 🐾

There’s nothing more exciting than bringing home a new kitten—congratulations on your adorable new addition! You're about to begin a journey filled with love, playtime, and unforgettable moments.

To help you (and your kitten!) get off to the best possible start, we’ve put together a helpful checklist of must-haves and tips to prepare your home and ensure a smooth, happy transition.

Let the cuddles and chaos begin! 💕

When you take your kitten home, he/she will have all the vaccinations, will have a microchip, and will be neutered/spayed.

When we meet, we will provide all the current vet records, TICA registration, and a carrier that is FAA approved with a piece of the blanket that each litter receives when they are born.

You’ll need to get your home prepared for the arrival of your new kitty. There’s quite a bit of equipment and supplies you need to have on hand for when they arrive.

Over the years we have created and optimized a list of recommendations for our families. We continue to make additions to the list as we try new products on the market, so check back often.

The list should cover everything you need to get started. As you get to know your little cat, you can change your list of essential supplies to suit your needs better.

Before welcoming your kitten into your home, make sure the following tasks are complete:

Schedule your base line vet appointment within the first week. It’s in our adoption agreement, and it sets your kitten as an established patient.
Secure the cords of blinds (and any other loose strings around the house).
Remove breakable items from shelves.
Put away chewable cords.
Pick up any small items your kitten might try to eat.
Make sure your houseplants are cat-friendly. Cats of all ages are known for gnawing on plants—unfortunately, some of these can be toxic. To keep your kitten safe, make sure any toxic houseplants are placed well out of reach or consider giving them to a friend. You can find more information about pet-safe and toxic plants here: https://exclusiveblues.com/blog/f/toxic-and-safe-plants-for-cats-what-every-cat-owner-should-know

Prepare a Small, Quiet Room for Your Kitten 🏡

The first few days in a new home can be very stressful for a kitten. To help ease the transition, set up a quiet, comfortable space just for them.

Choose a small room where your kitten can feel safe—preferably somewhere calm and away from heavy foot traffic. In this space, place:

A soft pillow or blanket for resting
A litter box
Food and water dishes

Make sure the food and water are placed far from the litter box to maintain cleanliness.

It’s important to limit your kitten to this small area for at least the first few hours—especially if you have a large home. Once your kitten is comfortable using the litter box, you can gradually allow them to explore more of the house.

During the first few days, your kitten might hide or be unusually vocal. This is completely normal—they’re adjusting to a new place with unfamiliar smells, without their mom or siblings.

They may also avoid eating for the first few hours. Don’t worry—just give them time, space, and gentle reassurance.

To help your kitten adjust more easily, consider using a Cat Calming Pheromone Diffuser. It can help reduce stress and create a calming environment during this transition period.

You can find it here:

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Cats Love to Hide – Create a Safe Hiding Spot for Your Kitten 🐾

Cats feel more comfortable and secure when they have a space to hide. To help your new kitten settle in, create a cozy hiding spot where they can retreat whenever they need some alone time.

Consider using a small scratching post with a hammock. Place a soft pillow at the bottom and drape a large blanket over the top. This creates a snug little hideaway your kitten will love—and it can help them feel safe and relaxed in their new home.

👉 See the scratching post we use

Here are some other little hideouts and lounging spots where our kittens play and nap:

🧺 Soft baskets & fleece-lined cubbies
🎪 Pop-up tunnels
📦 Cardboard hideaways with peek holes
🛏️ Window perches with sun puddles
🎠 Cat trees with enclosed condos
🛋️ Blanket forts and secret corners

Gentle Handling & Healthy Play 🐾

Startling or rough handling can create fears that last a lifetime, so it’s important to handle your kitten gently. Help them get used to new sights, sounds, and experiences gradually—and always in a positive way. Use treats or toys to encourage curiosity and let your kitten approach and engage on their own terms.

Kittens have a strong play drive and learn important skills through play. In their early weeks, they prefer to play with other kittens—chasing, swatting, pouncing, and practicing their natural hunting behaviors. After about 12 weeks of age, they begin to shift their focus more toward toys and objects.

Important: Never use your hands or feet as toys. This may seem harmless when they’re small, but it teaches them that biting and scratching humans is acceptable behavior.

To learn more about kitten development, play, and behavior, we recommend this wonderful book:

101 Essential Tips: Kitten or New Cat: Health & Safety by Dr. Jason Nicholas:

https://amzn.to/3yw4FUb

🐾 New Kitten Checklist 🐾

Our List Of Recommendations

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Before welcoming your kitten into your home, make sure the following tasks are complete:

Prepare a Small, Quiet Room for Your Kitten 🏡

Cats Love to Hide – Create a Safe Hiding Spot for Your Kitten 🐾

📸 Peek Inside: Our Cozy Cat Spaces🐱👇

Gentle Handling & Healthy Play 🐾

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🐾 New Kitten Checklist 🐾

Our List Of Recommendations

Please click on the topics below for more information:

Before welcoming your kitten into your home, make sure the following tasks are complete:

Prepare a Small, Quiet Room for Your Kitten 🏡

Cats Love to Hide – Create a Safe Hiding Spot for Your Kitten 🐾

📸 Peek Inside: Our Cozy Cat Spaces🐱👇

Gentle Handling & Healthy Play 🐾

OUR Gallery

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