Kitten Handbook & More Resources

A lot of people get a cat because they want an easy pet. And compared with a puppy- cats are pretty easy. You don't have to housebreak them, take them outside several times a day, or spend the first year teaching them not to eat your shoes... But then you bring home a kitten and realize that easy does not mean completely effortless. Your new kitten may be hiding under the furniture, climbing things they shouldn't, scratching the couch, biting your hands, attacking your feet,

The first night with a new kitten can bring a lot of questions. Here's what to expect, from crying and hiding to eating and litter box use, plus how to give your kitten a safe, simple place to settle in.