Thank you for choosing to adopt from Cat Care Spay/Neuter Initiative.
There are far to many unwanted, un-spayed/un-neutered, abandoned, abused and homeless cats and kittens. We strive to change this situation through our spay/neuter initiative and foster to adopt program.
The newest member of your family will require patience, love and kindness in order to adjust happily into your home. We want you and your new cat to enjoy many happy years together! Please do not hesitate to call or email us with any questions and or concerns you may have.
Imagine... you are in your favourite chair at home ...and suddenly someone comes in and takes you away to a strange place where you can't speak the language or understand the customs and what is expected from you. This is exactly how your new cat feels, he/she does not understand what is happening, all he/she knows is that everything familiar is now gone. How would you feel?
How you introduce him/her into your home is very important to how he/she feels in their new home and has a big role in establishing your new relationship with your new cat.
We ask that you PLEASE follow the steps below as soon as you bring your cat home.
What can happen if I don't follow these steps?
Well, our experience with adoptions shows that cats adapt quicker to their new life if they are not overwhelmed with a large space when they first come to their new home. One family who adopted a cat unknowingly put their new cat in a large basement. In the next two weeks, they saw their new cat only twice. The people were worried and upset the cat was terrified. After being trapped in a live trap, the cat was still terrified when placed in a bedroom and continued to hide for two more weeks (patience and kindness are very important). The cat was removed from the home and taken to another home for assessment, this time being integrated following the proper steps. Within 24 hours, the cat felt comfortable enough to explore the bedroom and interact with the people. Within 5 days the cat was ready to explore, run and play in the rest of the home!
While most cats will integrate into their new home within a few days, some cats who are more shy or have never been in a house before will need more time to adjust. If you have other pets it will also take a bit longer.
If you have any questions or concerns please email Suzanne at: [email protected]
We at CCSNI are always in need of cat food, litter, straw and shelters for feral colonies, and of course $$money$$ we depend solely on the generosity of people like you to fund our Spay/Neuter program
Thanks for your consideration and adopting from
Cat Care Spay/Neuter Initiative,
Suzanne Hart (President)
: ) ENJOY YOUR NEW FAMILY MEMBER : )
There are far to many unwanted, un-spayed/un-neutered, abandoned, abused and homeless cats and kittens. We strive to change this situation through our spay/neuter initiative and foster to adopt program.
The newest member of your family will require patience, love and kindness in order to adjust happily into your home. We want you and your new cat to enjoy many happy years together! Please do not hesitate to call or email us with any questions and or concerns you may have.
Imagine... you are in your favourite chair at home ...and suddenly someone comes in and takes you away to a strange place where you can't speak the language or understand the customs and what is expected from you. This is exactly how your new cat feels, he/she does not understand what is happening, all he/she knows is that everything familiar is now gone. How would you feel?
How you introduce him/her into your home is very important to how he/she feels in their new home and has a big role in establishing your new relationship with your new cat.
We ask that you PLEASE follow the steps below as soon as you bring your cat home.
- Set up your new cat in ONE room in your home, preferably your bedroom. This way your cat will be with you several hours everyday. Even when you are sleeping, your cat will learn that he/she is safe when around you. Avoid a room where you will not be interacting very often (i.e. the laundry room or the basement) as this will only prolong the integration process. For many cats a large space is a very frightening experience and no one wants that!
- Place food, water, litter box, toys and comfortable bed in this room (sometimes leaving the cat carrier with door open can be a comforting place for a few days). Make sure food/water and litter box are as far away from each other as possible (like humans, cats do not like their food close to their toilet)!
- Visit with your cat often : ) If he/she is being shy and hiding, try to coax him/her out with a friendly voice, toys or treats. Do not force your cat to come out, they need to adapt at their own pace. The more positive and happy the experience is, the faster they will feel comfortable coming out and being with you.
- When your cat starts to explore the rest of the room, you may want to open the door and move their food/water dishes and litter to another location. We suggest putting a second set of food/water dishes and litter box in desired location and when they are using them regularly; then you can remove the food/water and litter box from the original room.
- If you have other pets in your home. Please do not introduce them immediately after bringing your new cat home! Give them an adjustment period to become accustomed to them smells of each other.
Trading toys, litter boxes and scratching posts introduces the animals to one another. Be sure you are present when your pets are physically introduced and be sure to share the attention equally with all pets.
How will I know when I can let my cat out of the Room?
Your cat will let you know when he/she is ready to explore the rest of the house. He/she will be out interacting with you and other family members often. He/she might meow at or paw at the door. Make sure you leave the door open to the room he/she has gotten used to when he/she is first exploring the rest of your home. This way he/she can retreat when startled or becomes frightened.
What can happen if I don't follow these steps?
Well, our experience with adoptions shows that cats adapt quicker to their new life if they are not overwhelmed with a large space when they first come to their new home. One family who adopted a cat unknowingly put their new cat in a large basement. In the next two weeks, they saw their new cat only twice. The people were worried and upset the cat was terrified. After being trapped in a live trap, the cat was still terrified when placed in a bedroom and continued to hide for two more weeks (patience and kindness are very important). The cat was removed from the home and taken to another home for assessment, this time being integrated following the proper steps. Within 24 hours, the cat felt comfortable enough to explore the bedroom and interact with the people. Within 5 days the cat was ready to explore, run and play in the rest of the home!
While most cats will integrate into their new home within a few days, some cats who are more shy or have never been in a house before will need more time to adjust. If you have other pets it will also take a bit longer.
If you have any questions or concerns please email Suzanne at: [email protected]
We at CCSNI are always in need of cat food, litter, straw and shelters for feral colonies, and of course $$money$$ we depend solely on the generosity of people like you to fund our Spay/Neuter program
Thanks for your consideration and adopting from
Cat Care Spay/Neuter Initiative,
Suzanne Hart (President)
: ) ENJOY YOUR NEW FAMILY MEMBER : )