Adoption Support

Welcome to the April’s Kittens family! Bringing home a new cat is exciting, but we know the first few days and weeks can come with questions. We’re here to help you and your new family member have a smooth transition and a happy life together.

Bringing Your new cat home

It’s completely normal for a newly adopted cat to be scared, shy, hide, eat less, or seem nervous at first. Give them time to adjust at their own pace.

We recommend starting your cat in a small, quiet room with:

  • Food and fresh water

  • A litter box

  • A comfortable bed or hiding spot

  • Toys and scratching surfaces

Spend quiet time nearby and let your cat approach you when they’re ready. Some cats settle in within a few days, while others may take several weeks.

Setting up your home

    • One litter box per cat, plus one extra

    • Unscented or non-clumping litter for kittens

    • Litter scoop

    • Litter mat

    • Dry food

    • Wet food

    • Food and water bowls

    • Water fountain (optional)

    Kittens should remain on kitten-specific food for their first year before transitioning to adult food. We strongly recommend continuing to feed wet food daily for hydration, urinary health, and healthy weight maintenance. Always provide fresh water and avoid sudden food changes.

    • Cat tree or climbing tower

    • Scratching posts and scratchers

    • Toys

    • Cozy beds and blankets

    • Hiding spots

    • Nail trimmers

    • Grooming brush

    • Enzymatic cleaner

    • Treats

Veterinary Care

Your cat has received comprehensive, age-appropriate veterinary care while at April’s Kittens. All cats are microchipped and registered with your contact information, spayed/neutered, tested for FIV/FeLV, given age-appropriate vaccines, and preventatively treated for intestinal parasites, fleas, ticks, and heartworm. Your cat’s medical records are emailed to you through Shelterluv for your records.

We recommend scheduling an appointment with your veterinarian shortly after adoption to establish ongoing care, discuss future vaccine boosters, routine wellness exams, and continue appropriate preventative care.

    • Exchange blankets, beds, or toys between pets.

    • Feed treats on opposite sides of a closed door.

    • Try a baby gate, screen door, or cracked door.

    • Keep interactions short and positive.

  • Hissing, growling, flattened ears, swatting, staring, or stalking can all be signs that your pets need more time and space.

    Take things slowly and allow your pets to progress at their own pace.

Introducing Your New Cat to Other Pets

Get In Touch

We’re always here to help. If you have questions or concerns about your adopted cat’s health, behavior, adjustment, or anything else, please reach out.

We would much rather answer a question early than have a problem become overwhelming.

anna@aprilskittens.org

If you’re having challenges after adoption, please reach out to us first. We’re happy to help with medical, behavioral, or adjustment concerns.

A full refund is available within 14 days of adoption if the cat is returned to April’s Kittens.

If you can no longer keep your cat at any point during their life, they must be returned to April’s Kittens according to your adoption agreement. Please do not surrender, give away, or rehome your April’s Kittens cat through a shelter, social media, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or another third party.

Our Return Policy