Congratulations on Your New Family Member!
The first few weeks in a new home can be a difficult transition for a new cat or kitten…or they might settle in right away! Cats are like people, every one of them is different. On this page you will find some great tips, links and videos which were selected to help you make the transition as smooth as possible.
A Few Important Reminders:
Free Vet Visit
- There is a certificate for a free “well cat examination” in your adoption packet. Specific veterinarians are listed but many others will accept it. If your vet is not listed, we recommend asking them if they will honor the certificate.
- We recommend you take your new cat to a veterinarian for a check-up within the first week. Be sure to bring your cat’s vaccine records and any other medical records.
Microchip Registration
- Your cat has been implanted with a life-saving microchip. We will submit the registration form you completed to register the chip with your current contact information. If your pet is found and scanned for a microchip, the microchip company will be able to contact you.
- The information you need to keep your contact information up-to-date is in your packet and contact information for microchip companies is provided on this page.
Returning a Purrfect Pals Cat
By adopting a cat from Purrfect Pals, you are agreeing to work out any behavioral or other issues, but sometimes a relationship is not successful and returning the new cat is the best thing for everyone. If keeping your adopted cat or kitten becomes impossible, please contact our Arlington shelter to make arrangements to return to our shelter in Arlington.
The cats cannot be returned to the stores from which they were adopted because we have no place to keep them and they need to be checked out medically before being placed with other animals. We also have to gather information about the cat and the return to help with placement in the future.
PLEASE NOTE: You DO need an appointment to return a cat or kitten you adopted from Purrfect Pals at our Arlington facility. Even if we are not accepting new cats, we will always take back a Purrfect Pals cat. Our Arlington facility is currently open between 10am and 4pm, Monday through Friday. You can reach us (and leave us a message) at (360) 652-9611 or cats@purrfectpals.org to schedule an appointment to return your kitty.
YouTube Video Library for Adopters:
The Do's & Don'ts of Introducing Cats
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How To Introduce A Cat To Its New Home
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The Best Way To Introduce Your Two Cats
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Tips for bringing home a new cat - How to bring a kitten home
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Tips to introducing a new cat to other cats and dogs
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Cat Connection - Kitty Introductions
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Ep 12 - Cat Care: Bringing A New Kitty Home
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Ep 13 - Cat Care: How To Introduce Cats To Each Other
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Ep 14 - Cat Care: New Cat Issues-Antisocial Behavior and Not Using the Litterbox
00:05:25More Resources for Helping a Recently Adopted Kitty Adjust
Need Help with Your Cat? Purrfect Pals is Here For You!
We want you to be successful integrating your adopted cat or kitten into your home and know it isn’t always a quick and easy process. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at cats@purrfectpals.org or (360) 652-9611 with any questions or concerns. We would be happy to give advice or point you toward helpful resources.