Things You'll Need
- Litter box
- Litter
- Food bowl
- Water bowl
- Cat food
- Scratching post
- Cat toys
Instructions
Set aside a small area designated specifically for your cat. Equip this area with a litter box, food and water bowl, scratching post and a toy. This makes the cat comfortable knowing it has a place in this strange new area.
Keep the litter box clean with fresh litter. A cat will reject a dirty litter box and will find an alternative spot to do its business. The cat is not happy when it has to do this, so this becomes a stressful situation for everyone.
Remove breakable items from shelves and any other area a cat will want to explore. Cats are curious by nature and seek stimulation -- not to mention your cat will want to thoroughly explore its new surroundings. Set up a cat tree so you do not have to forfeit your shelves. This not only gives the cat a high place to hang out, it can save your furniture by giving the cat a place to scratch its claws.
Keep the cat on your lap or a safe distance away from other pets where your kitty can observe them without being bombarded with unwanted contact. This is a big step for the cat and you don't want to overwhelm it.