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Hi all,
Bringing home our new 4-year-old shelter cat, Ox, tomorrow afternoon. Will post a pic when he's settled!
I'm a little anxious and am hoping for any tips/tricks to help get him acclimated, as well as affirming stories of bringing home a new, adult cat (I've read enough about all the the things that could go wrong -- at this point want to hear about all the things that go right!).
He'll be the only cat in the home, purchased the same food the shelter is giving him (and will transition to some wet food and a more nutritionally balanced dry food), have a bunch of toys, and have a scratching post with a bed at the top by the window. Bought a few disposable paper letterboxes to help him get used to where his box is, then will transition him over to a Modkat box.
I was told he was surrendered when his family had a new baby -- but that's all I know about behavior at this point (except that he was friendly at the shelter and not just let me pick him up but gave me a "hug" when I did).
Looking forward to any advice! Thank you!
Bringing home our new 4-year-old shelter cat, Ox, tomorrow afternoon. Will post a pic when he's settled!
I'm a little anxious and am hoping for any tips/tricks to help get him acclimated, as well as affirming stories of bringing home a new, adult cat (I've read enough about all the the things that could go wrong -- at this point want to hear about all the things that go right!).
He'll be the only cat in the home, purchased the same food the shelter is giving him (and will transition to some wet food and a more nutritionally balanced dry food), have a bunch of toys, and have a scratching post with a bed at the top by the window. Bought a few disposable paper letterboxes to help him get used to where his box is, then will transition him over to a Modkat box.
I was told he was surrendered when his family had a new baby -- but that's all I know about behavior at this point (except that he was friendly at the shelter and not just let me pick him up but gave me a "hug" when I did).
Looking forward to any advice! Thank you!