Raising a Kitten

By Madeline Andrieu

SPRINGTIME MEANS KITTEN SEASON !

Most cats start to go into heat in the warmer months, leading to a surplus of kittens available for adoption.

Here’s our guide on how to make the process of raising a kitten a little less stressful and a lot more fun.

Prepare Your Home For Your New Addition

Look around for things that might be enticing to your kitten and baby-proof your home. Remember cats are naturally curious, try to remove anything dangerous they may want to play with.

Set their space up for them before bringing them home. This will ensure a more seamless transition into your home for them. Protect any furniture that you don’t want to get damaged. Then make sure you have all of the supplies they may need to feel comfortable in your home.

These items could include:

1-2 LITTER BOXES

BEDS/BLANKETS

TOYS

FOOD/TREATS

MULTIPLE WATER SOURCES

CATNIP

What Will The First Few Weeks Be Like?

Be patient. They’re figuring out a new space and a new person, and they’re babies, they’re still figuring out how to exist in the world! Your kitten has a lot of learning to do and trusts you to help.

Build this trust by reassuring them that they are in a safe space. Some cats are not as affectionate as others so pay attention to their body language. Notice how they respond to you to figure out the best way to show them some love.

Give them a safe space. Fill this space with beds, blankets, and toys to help them feel pampered. Give them catnip and treats often to show them that you are there to take care of them.

What Are The Benefits Of Adopting A Kitten

Adoption is an incredibly rewarding experience. Shelters do their best to take care of all of their animals, but nothing compares to the life pets have when they join a family.

While some cats have stricter boundaries than others, most kittens are incredibly affectionate. If you adopt them while they are young, the comfortable they will be with you and the more snuggly they will be. All this love will boost the serotonin production in your brain, making you happier too!

Overall, adopting a kitten is introducing a new kind of companionship into your life. It will bring you immense joy and a sense of accomplishment to take care of a kitten every day.

Why Is It Important To Adopt?

In the warmer months, there’s an abundance of cats in shelters. This gives you a golden opportunity to bring home a new baby. Many of these cats could end up living in the shelters for months before being brought home. Take one home today and give them a happier life!

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