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How to adopt a kitten from Kitten Rescue?

How to adopt a kitten from Kitten Rescue?

Enjoy cage-free kitten antics while scoping out the perfect match to add to your family. Potential adopters must fill out our Cat Adoption Questionnaire and complete a mandatory home check. Due to COVID, our home checks are currently being done as video home checks via Skype, FaceTime or Zoom.

Where can I adopt a kitten in Los Angeles?

Video home checks via Skype or FaceTime are also available upon request in order to speed up the adoption process up and allow possible same-day adoptions. Our Kitten Adoption Center is located in Atwater Village in Los Angeles. As of March 15, 2020, owing to the COVID-19 outbreak, visits to the Adoption Center will be by appointment only.

How to bring a new cat or kitten home?

Some cats vomit or urinate while nervous, so a well-made carrier can protect your car’s interior. Your shelter or breeder may be able to lend you a carrier for your first trip home. Ask your shelter or breeder for a blanket or towel that your cat has been sleeping with to put in the carrier.

What should I expect when I adopt a new cat?

Be prepared should be your mantra when bringing a new pet into your home. Cats are particularly sensitive to new surroundings and some may hide under a bed or in a closet for days or even weeks. You can avoid pitfalls with your new critter and help him or her adapt more easily by following these guidelines:

Some cats vomit or urinate while nervous, so a well-made carrier can protect your car’s interior. Your shelter or breeder may be able to lend you a carrier for your first trip home. Ask your shelter or breeder for a blanket or towel that your cat has been sleeping with to put in the carrier.

What happens when you bring in a new cat?

Very sensitive or under-socialized cats often hide for a week or more! You know that this cat is now a member of the family, but the cat doesn’t. You can help make the transition to a new home smoother and easier by providing some privacy for your new cat. If possible, start by preparing your home before you bring in the cat.

Can you adopt a cat from a shelter?

If you’ve adopted a cat from a shelter, this is most likely your cat’s third “home” in a fairly short time period. Even though your house is probably much more comfortable than the shelter where she came from, change is stressful.

Be prepared should be your mantra when bringing a new pet into your home. Cats are particularly sensitive to new surroundings and some may hide under a bed or in a closet for days or even weeks. You can avoid pitfalls with your new critter and help him or her adapt more easily by following these guidelines: