When you purchase one of our kittens, you become a member of our extended family, and we want to make sure you are set up for success with your new family member. When you bring your new kitten home, we will provide the following:

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Transitional Items:
 

• Kitten Carrier
  I keep a soft carrier for each kitten sitting out in their play area so they grow accustomed to the carriers, and so that the carriers pick up the scent of their first home.  Their mother has traveled extensively and is very comfortable with the carriers, and they also see her going in and out of them as she chooses. If you are going to need to ship your kitten, I will need to prepare a flight-friendly carrier, so please let me know ahead of time.
   

• Bag of Cat Litter
  I will send along a bag of the litter the kittens are accustomed to, so that when you introduce them to their new home, it is easy for them to recognize which part of that home is their bathroom. All of our kittens are using the litter box reliably, but having a litter which smells and feels familiar for the beginning of their transition can make sure they know exactly where to go in their new home.
   

• Bag of Kitten Food
  Each kitten will come with a bag of the food they are used to eating. I am currently feeding dry Blue Buffalo Wilderness kitten food, which I chose because it is a high quality food that is easy to find in pet stores and online. All of our kittens have done well on it, and you can order more here, or use the bag I send along to transition your kitten to whatever food you plan to feed.  If you are wanting to research various cat foods, Cat Food Advisor is a great place to start; they do a thorough job in explaining the pros and drawbacks of most commercial cat foods, and you won't need an advanced science degree to understand their analysis.
   

• Blanket & Toy
  Each kitten will come home with a blanket that smells like mom and their littermates as well as a familiar toy.
   

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Health & Veterinary-Related:​
 

• Vaccine & Medical Records
  You will receive a record of what vaccines your kitten has received thusfar.
   

• Microchip
  Either your kitten will be microchipped, or you will receive along with your kitten a microchip that your vet will be able to place (usually near their shoulder blades) during your first visit. The microchips come pre-loaded in a syringe, and inserting the only takes a moment. If your cat were ever to be lost or stolen, microchips can help ensure they find their way back to you. You can register your chip (put your contact information onto it) so that it can be pulled up by shelters or anyone else here. Registering your chip should be free for life--you do not need to pay a monthly or yearly fee to keep it active (but you should occasionally review the details on it to ensure your contact information is up to date).
   

• Pedigree
  You will receive a three-generation pedigree listing your kitten's parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.
   

• Grooming Supplies
  Each kitten will come with a brush and nail clippers I have been using on them.
  
   

Other:​
 

• Support For A Lifetime
  We are here to support you and your new kitten for their whole life. Please don't ever hesitate to reach out with any questions--that's why we are here! We hope all of our families have many wonderful years with their cat, but sometimes life does throw curveballs. If you are ever are in a position where you can no longer keep your cat, we will take them back; we do not want to see your cat ever end up in a shelter or rescue.