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    • Adopt
      • Available Kitties
      • Adoption Application
      • Courtesy Kitty Postings
    • Events
    • Ways to Help
      • Donate
      • Volunteer
      • Foster
      • Connect
    • Shop
    • Partners
    • Resources
      • Adoption Checklist
      • Bringing Home Your Kitty
      • TNR Resources
      • Surrendering a kitty
    • FIP - Helpful Info
  • Home
  • Adopt
    • Available Kitties
    • Adoption Application
    • Courtesy Kitty Postings
  • Events
  • Ways to Help
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Foster
    • Connect
  • Shop
  • Partners
  • Resources
    • Adoption Checklist
    • Bringing Home Your Kitty
    • TNR Resources
    • Surrendering a kitty
  • FIP - Helpful Info

Adoption Checklist

Supplies You Will Need

Before bringing home your kitty, take a look at this checklist to make sure you have what you need to care for your new family member. There are many brands and options to choose from, but these are our go-to items at the rescue! When talking to your kitty’s foster, be sure to ask them for recommendations on what your new kitty enjoys when it comes to food and toys! Be sure to check measurements and sizes of the links below before purchasing. 


Food:

  • Dry Food: Purina Cat Chow Indoor or Purina Kitten Chow
  • Wet Food: Fancy Feast or Fancy Feast Kitten
  • Treats: Temptations & Churus
  • Food & Water Bowls

Care:

  • Nail Clippers
  • Brush
  • Cat Carrier

Litter:

  • Litter Box (have 1 more litter box than the number of cats you have)
  • Clumping Litter: Tidy Cats
  • Scoop
  • Litter Bags or Litter Genie
  • Litter Mat


Comfy & Play:

  • Cat Beds or Comfy Blankets
  • Scratching Post
  • Cat Tree
  • Toys

Chewy Adoption Checklist

Check out this Chewy adoption checklist for more information on supplies you will need for your kitty.

Chewy Checklist

Other Reminders

Vet Visit

Don't forget to call your vet and get your appointment set up! Vets are often quite booked so call soon to reserve your appointment. Don't forget to bring your kitties medical history with you on your first visit.

Set up Your Space

Be sure to have your space prepared before bringing home your kitty. Check out more information on setting up this space for your cat on our "bringing home your kitty" page.

Bringing Home Your Kitty

Chewy Autoship

Set up an account with Chewy! Chewy offers an autoship option (with flexibility) so that you never run out of food or litter for your kitty. It's also easy to add some treats or toys to your next order.

Chewy

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