Checklist for Adopting Your Pet Kitten

1. Veterinarian and Health Care Checklist

• Find a veterinarian for your breed of kitten
• Have a spay/neutering plan – cost
• Have vaccinations explained to you and any necessary scheduling
• Have the veterinarian explain what illnesses to watch for

2. Budget Checklist for Kitten Care

• Can you afford to fed your new kitten
• Can you afford litter for your new kitten
• Can you afford to basic supplies as required your new kitten
• Can you afford to regular veterinarian visits for your new kitten
• Can you afford to emergencies veterinarian visits for your new kitten

3. Checklist for Kitten/Cat Lifestyle

• Does our lifestyle/schedule allow for intensive daily care for your kitten
• Can you pass time every day for kitten play
• Are you gentle/calm enough for a kitten
• Do you have plenty of patience for training a kitten
• Is your home fit for a kitten
• Are you ready for kitty-litter training
• Do your housemates agree with you bringing in a kitten
• Will yur housemates help with/respect your kitten
• Are there other pets to consider in the house
• Are you ready for your cat living 10-20 years

4. Is You Home Ready for a new Kitten

Have you kitten proofed your home

1. Are exposed wires hidden away – kittens will chew on wires to their potential harm
2. Are toxic plants completely removed
3. Kitty litter is in quiet secure place
4. Kitten’s bed is in secure quiet calm place
5. Windows and doors are screened against kitten escape
6. Toys are available against kitten boredom

5. Are Supplies for Your Kitten Ready

• Food and bowl
• High-quality veterinarian suggested kitten foods
• Water and bowl
• Litter box
• Proper litter for kittens
• Cozy comfortable kitten bed or fuzz-free blanket
• Scratching post and/or scratching pad
• Toys for playtime
• Cat tree
• Cat/kitten carrier for travel times

6. You Consistent Kitten’s Feeding Plan

• How often do you feed your breed of kitten

1. consistent time of day
2. number of feedings
3. quantity fed – cost
4. snacks – cost

• How much do you need to feed your breed of kitten to avoid obesity
• Fresh water and bowl clean daily against contamination

7. Do You have Outdoors Facilities

Necessary Safety Precautions

• Are toxic plants removed
• Is there a safe potty place
• Are you able to supervise backyard/garden time – especially against predators

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