Gifts for the New Kitten's Parents

Bringing a new kitten into the home can be a rewarding, if exhausting, occasion, and in most cases, the new owners will appreciate thoughtful gifts. Gifts for new kitten owners can be fanciful or practical, and finding the right one involves asking the right questions and understanding the situation. There are many appropriate gifts that can be offered to a new kitten's human parents.

  1. Cat Bed

    • Giving the new kitten a soft place that has plush walls will encourage it to sleep a little better. The cat will be able to sleep in a comfortable, secure place, and it can help the owners prevent the cat from sleeping in bed with them or on top of them. Choose a cat bed that is just a little larger than the kitten itself so that the kitten will feel warm and safe.

    Cat Carrier

    • Most cats can travel comfortably in a carrier made for cats or for small dogs. Carriers are used when the owner needs to travel or when the cat needs to be taken to the veterinarian. Choose a carrier that is sturdy and will not break from being handled a little roughly. A carrier is essential when car travel is required, as it will prevent the cat from escaping out the window or distracting the driver.

    Kitten Gift Basket

    • A kitten gift basket can be full of small toys and ornaments for a young kitten. Small catnip toys, plastic rods with streamers dangling down from them and rolling balls are ideal for a young kitten. You can add cans of wet cat food, grooming supplies or charms for the kitten's collar.

    Veterinary Fees

    • Bringing a new kitten into the home is not cheap, especially when things like shots and spaying or neutering are taken into account. Some veterinarians will allow contributors to put money toward an animal's veterinary care. Gift certificates can be purchased from the veterinarian's office, or money might simply be put into an account for the owner.

    Scrapbook

    • If the new kitten owner is also a scrapbooker, a scrapbook with places for photographs of the new kitten can be an ideal gift. According to Cat Customer, a cat is fully grown at the age of three years. A scrapbook can help document the kitten's growth into a cat, and it can become a treasured keepsake for the family.