You’ve chosen to care for and love your newly adopted cat or kitten.
Thank you from Gatos Felices Benitatxell (GFB), a charity dedicated to the caring for vulnerable felines.
Cats make perfect pets, they are affectionate and clean, love to play, cuddle and provide great companionship. They are independent, so cope well at entertaining themselves.
Please follow this simple guide to ensure your feline family member stays happy and healthy.

INTERACTING WITH YOUR CAT OR KITTEN
Ideally your newly adopted cat or kitten should be kept in for up to two weeks before venturing out into their new surroundings. However, kittens should not venture out on their own and only after being vaccinated. Make a comfortable temporary home in a small secure room, with no hiding places, a bathroom or utility room are ideal. Kit this room out with a clean litter tray (cleaned regularly) away from a bowl of fresh clean water and small bowl of dry cat food and one for wet food so feeding can be monitored. Add a cosy bed (maybe a blanket in a cardboard box).
Sit on the floor and speak very softly, repeating their name, let your new feline friend come to you. When you want to approach them, keep low down with no sudden movements, hands low down, never hands over their head. Once they feel your touch they will relax. Gentle grooming is a good way of bonding or playing with a cat toy.
When venturing out of this safe room go with them, maybe carry them around the rest of your home (their new home) so they get familiar with their surroundings. Do the same with them once they venture outside, show them their surroundings and stay with them to build confidence.
If they are to be introduced to other animals or other members of the family sit with them initially to allow them time to build their confidence. Most of all enjoy your time with them, love them and they will be a happy member of your family.

CAT ENTERTAINMENT
Provide:
A scratch post to keep their nails sharp and your furniture safe.
Lots of sunny spots to lie in. Just make sure there is always shade they can access.
Plenty of toys, especially ones which encourage them to use their chasing and pouncing instincts.

STERILISATION
As part of the GFB adoption agreement, new owners must ensure their cat is sterilised at the appropriate time. For your kitten it is at approx. 5-6 months of age. This is very important to prevent unwanted litters and also has health benefits for cats, such as reducing the risk of cancer. Plus most sterilised cats don’t feel the need to spray their territory.

VETERINARY CARE
Yearly visits to the vet are recommended for vaccinations and general health checks. Cats also need regular flea control and worming, seek advice from your vet if your cat is an indoor cat only.