Taking a New Cat Home

Before you fill out our adoption form, here are some things you need to know:

Purina Kitten Chow (up to 6 months) or Purina Complete (over 6 months)
Feed according to instructions on bag. Do not leave food out day and night.
Feed this food until kitty is comfortable in new environment before trying other quality brands (no foods with dyes.)
Mix with Purina then gradually add more of the new food.
Check bag or ask vet for more information about changing food.
Always have water available.
We feed one HEAPING tablespoon of Friskies Pate wet food with a touch of water as a treat. Kittens under 6 months will need two servings of wet food daily.
Boutique wet food may not be as nutritious or as well-researched as Friskies.

Kitties need a period of adjustment when brought into a new home.
A cat who is relaxed at our facility may be nervous in new surroundings. This is normal.
Place cat in a separate room with food, water, and a litter box (clumping litter.)
Visit with treats, toys, and let the cat come to you.
Do not pull the kitty out of hiding places under beds or couches as this will scare them more.
Leave the carrier or a small empty box to give them shelter.
As the kitty learns to trust you, gradually open up more parts of your home and family.
All cats are different. Establishing trust may take days or weeks.
This will allow a better relationship with your new kitty.

Your cat will come with paper records of distemper and rabies vaccinations, worming, neutering/spaying, FIV/FELV (feline aids and leukemia) tests and microchipping.
FIV/FELV often tested after 6 months but we test before so younger kittens may be adopted.
Please let your vet know we will be calling them.
Keep records safe and bring them with you to your first vet appointment, within the first few months of adoption.
Rabies shots are mandated by Pennsylvania State law.
Establish a vaccination and annual check-up schedule with your vet as per our agreement.
Cats adopted from us MAY NOT BE DECLAWED. Declawing is outlawed in some states due to cruelty.
The cat MUST BE RETURNED TO US if there are any problems. It cannot be rehomed or given to another rescue.

We require a text or email video of your home from main door, inside to main living area.
We like to see storm doors, etc. to prevent kitty from getting outside.
Please indicate area kitty will be initally acclimated in.
We reserve the right to visit your home whether or not video is supplied.