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New Cat To Do List

During the Adoption

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Review medical history, microchip info, and adoption contract.

  • The microchip will automatically update to your given contact information upon adoption.

  • Keep your cat’s microchip updated if you move or change your phone number.

  • If you wish to change to a more established company, some well-known microchip

      companies include HomeAgain, 24Petwatch, AVID, AKC Reunite, and PetLink.

Your cat’s current meal plan and how to transition to a new one.

We will give you a free sample of the dry food they have been eating at the shelter:

  • Adults: Purina ProPlan Sensitive Skin and Stomach ~½ cup per cat each day

  • Kittens: Halo Holistic Kitten Food ~½ cup per cat each day

New Food Transition: Start by mixing a small amount of the new food with the old food.

Gradually increase the proportion of the new food over 7-10 days.

Physical/behavioral reactions you might see as your cat transitions home.

  • Hiding, food and water aversion, mild digestive upset, mild sniffles.

  • The stress can sometimes trigger Upper Respiratory Infections in cats.

  • Remember the 3-3-3 rule: Newly adopted cats typically take

    • 3 Days to decompress

    • 3 Weeks to learn the new routine

    • 3 Months to feel at home.

Do You Already Have A Cat At Home?

Check out this link for steps on a successful pet introduction!

Do You Already Have A Cat At Home?

Check out this link for steps on a successful pet introduction!

When You Get Home

During the Adoption

The mission of Gifford Cat Shelter is to provide a safe haven for stray, abused, and unwanted cats until they are matched with their permanent loving homes. 

Gifford Cat Shelter is a licensed rescue organization with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.  

License #0088

30 Undine Rd, Brighton, MA 02135   |   617-787-8872

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