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Adopting new kitten

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Worthalltheyears · 13/06/2026 21:25

We are adopting a kitten and his mum in the next 2- 4 weeks. We’re likely to have the kitten first as mum will need to be spayed before she can come to us. The kitten was born at the rescue. We’ve had cats before but not kittens.

Having read the posts on here, I think I’ve a reasonable idea of what I need to do but would appreciate any advice please.

We plan to set the kitten up in a cat proofed room with litter tray, water and food. He’ll have a bed, toys and I plan to spend time in the room with him talking to him and being present. Should I confine him to that room? What do I do if he seems distressed? He’s so little and will be missing his mum.
Have I missed anything? Any suggestions/ comments welcome please.

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LeoTimmyamdVi · 13/06/2026 22:09

We got our kitten today but I have 3 older cats so know the ropes 😊! Yes, kitten is in a separate room with litter tray, food, water and toys. We are going to let her settle for a day or two and then introduce her to the lounge and finally integrate her slowly with my other cats.

As my cats are much older I forgot how much kittens sleep. Zoomies, exploring and then she zonks out for up to an hour then rinse and repeat! I think the nights will be tricky to start with as they do miss their mum and litter mates but we will get through it!

Kittens are so much fun - enjoy!

Worthalltheyears · Yesterday 07:41

Thanks very much for the reassurance that I’m on the right track.
I'm thinking that he should stay in the quiet space until he comes out to see us of his own accord - is that the right?
Thanks again for the advice.

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LeoTimmyamdVi · Yesterday 11:15

Yes, I think time decompressing in a quiet space is good. The rule of 3,3,3 is used for rescue animals and sort of applies to baby animals too I think? I am rubbish with links but it is googlable 😊.

There are so many new smells, things to explore and crisp packets to fight (in the case of our kitten!). Establishing a small space helps to remind them that the litter tray is nearby etc.

We will probably introduce her to the house quicker than an only kitten as my big cats are getting curious and it is a military operation to keep them all separated for now.

So exciting to have a new kitten - they are endlessly cute, curious and unintentionally hilarious!

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