Introducing Your New Kitten to Their Home
Most kittens available for adoption have been raised in homes, around people and other animals. Your kitten is a little different—you’ve chosen to adopt a kitten who originally came from the streets, often referred to as a community or colony kitten. This is something truly special, but it also means your kitten will need a gentler and more gradual introduction to home life.
Although your kitten has spent several weeks in foster care living indoors with other cats and dogs, moving into a new home can still feel overwhelming. Their early life and generational instincts may make them more cautious, especially in large, open spaces.
Creating a Safe Space
For at least the first week, it is strongly recommended that you keep your kitten in a small, secure area. A soft-sided pet pen is ideal, but if you don’t have one, a pet crate, bathroom, or laundry will work just as well. This helps your kitten feel safe while they adjust to new sights, smells, and sounds.
Introducing Family Members and Other Pets
Introduce your kitten slowly to small children and existing pets. Keep interactions calm and positive. Food and play are excellent tools for building trust and forming a bond with your kitten.
Feeding and Diet
Your kitten has been raised on a premium diet. If you wish to change their food, it’s important to do so gradually over a two-week period. Slowly mix increasing amounts of the new food with the current food to avoid digestive upset.
As your kitten has previously experienced a sensitive stomach, avoid introducing treats (especially tube treats) for at least the first three weeks. Stick to dry food initially to help maintain stability.
Adjusting to the Home Environment
If given too much space too soon, your kitten may hide under furniture. This is normal behaviour and simply reflects that they are still building confidence. Their comfort level will improve over time as they settle in and begin to trust their new environment and family.
Post-Surgery Care
Your kitten has recently been desexed, microchipped, and vaccinated. This can be physically tiring, so for the first 3–5 days, please ensure:
- Gentle handling
- No vigorous play
- Extra care, particularly for female kittens
Ongoing Support
I am always here if you need advice or have any questions—no matter how small.
A Final Thank You
Thank you for choosing to adopt a kitten who has had a challenging start in life. When your kitten first came into care, they were completely unsocialised. Some initial flight or timid behaviour is normal, but with patience and love, this will gradually fade over the coming weeks.
You are giving this kitten the safe, loving home they truly deserve.
Due to an increasing number of cancellations after kittens have been placed on hold, we have had to update our adoption process.
Previously, we allowed kittens to be held without a deposit, which unfortunately resulted in kittens being unavailable to other potential adopters, only for the adoption to later be cancelled. Because of this, a non-refundable deposit will now be required for any kitten requested to be placed on hold.
In addition, due to multiple cancellations and no-shows for meet and greets, we will no longer be offering meet and greets prior to a kitten completing their veterinary work and being ready to go home with their new family.
We are, however, more than happy to provide updates, photos, videos, and information about each kitten’s personality, temperament, and traits to help families find the right match. Please keep in mind that kittens are still growing and developing, so their personalities and behaviours may continue to change over time.
We appreciate everyone’s understanding, as these changes help ensure our kittens are given the best opportunity to secure committed and reliable homes.