How to Plan and Prepare for Your New Cat

Intermediate 30 min 20 steps 28176 views Rating: 3.6/5 Published: 2026-03-27

Look for strangle hazards.. Check for other physical hazards.. Hide the chemicals.

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Steps

1

Look for strangle hazards.

Step 1

Look for strangle hazards.

2

Check for other physical hazards.

Step 2

Check for other physical hazards.

3

Hide the chemicals.

Step 3

Hide the chemicals.

4

Remove toxic plants.

Step 4

Remove toxic plants.

5

Make beds for your cat.

Step 5

Make beds for your cat.

6

Get a collar and ID tag.

Step 6

Get a collar and ID tag.

7

Get food, water, and litter, plus containers.

Step 7

Get food, water, and litter, plus containers.

8

Think about your cat's entertainment and scratching needs.

Step 8

Think about your cat's entertainment and scratching needs.

9

Don't forget the grooming tools.

Step 9

Don't forget the grooming tools.

10

Have a carrier ready.

Step 10

Have a carrier ready.

11

Have a cat book on hand.

Step 11

Have a cat book on hand.

12

Find a vet.

Step 12

Find a vet.

13

Designate one room as the cat room.

Step 13

Designate one room as the cat room.

14

Add a litter box.

Step 14

Add a litter box.

15

Put in food and water.

Step 15

Put in food and water.

16

Add some toys.

Step 16

Add some toys.

17

Make sure there's a hiding place.

Step 17

Make sure there's a hiding place.

18

Don't forget a place to sleep.

Step 18

Don't forget a place to sleep.

19

Keep other pets out.

Step 19

Keep other pets out.

20

Don't just abandon the cat.

Step 20

Don't just abandon the cat.

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