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Taking Home a Cat From a Shelter. Preparation is the Key

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Taking Home a Cat From a Shelter. Preparation is the Key

By: Pet Care

If you have ever been to a animal shelter, you will find a lot of cats that have been abandoned by their owners. The bewildered and terrified look on their faces can be upsetting and it makes you want to take them home and offer them love and affection.
If you are contemplating adopting a cat or kitten, it's sensible to have a clear appreciation of what’s involved in foster care.

Before you bring your new feline companion home from the shelter, you need to get a few things organized. Firstly, make certain you have a cat carrier for the journey home. Cats typically do not travel well and this is likely to be even more traumatic for a cat that is already confused from his ordeal in the shelter.

Have a peaceful isolated room prepared. A bathroom or laundry is perfect for this purpose. You need to give the cat time to adjust to his new environment. In the room you should have prepared a cat bed, some water and food, and a litter tray.

If you have children, they should be familiarized gradually and calmly so that the cat remains as calm as possible. Make certain you are always there to supervise the interaction and if you have toddlers or infants you would be well advised to wait till they are a little older.

If you already have a cat in the home there is bound to be some friction between the two. They need to be introduced slowly over a couple of weeks. This should not be rushed. There is sure to be plenty of hissing so make certain you are prepared with a couple of towels or a blanket to separate them should a fight break out. Naturally, both should have a separate litter tray and bowls.

Once the adopted cat (and your existing cat if you have one) has settled down and become used to each other, things will become a lot less difficult.

Apart from providing the adopted cat with food and shelter, you should also give them a scratching post to limit the incidents of unwelcome damage to your furnishings. Ideally, this should measure about 3 feet in height and installed close to where they sleep or next to the furniture. If you spot your cat scratching the furnishings, don’t scold him, just take him directly to the scratching post.

Cat’s claws can get especially sharp so you ought to clip them every two weeks. If you have never done this before, ask your vet to show you how it’s done so you won’t cause harm to the cat.

If you have not done so already, you should make sure your cat is wearing an identification tag. This is a legal requirement and should include the cat’s name, your name, address and contact numbers so that if the need arises, someone will be able contact you. Of course the best option is to have the cat micro chipped by your veterinarian.

Some cats may not have been toilet trained so you need to quickly take steps to teach the cat where to go when nature calls. As soon as you suspect the cat is getting ready to go, carry him to the litter tray. When he has successfully used the litter box, reward and reinforce the behavior with a small treat. He will soon learn the correct toilet protocol.

Taking on the responsibility of a foster carer can be a challenge but remember, with constant love and affection, you and your new friend will have a rewarding and pleasurable experience.

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