Congratulations on the adoption of your new kitten/cat!
You may have lots of questions about how to care for your new family member.
Check our pages for lots of helpful info.
You may have lots of questions about how to care for your new family member.
Check our pages for lots of helpful info.
NCWL loves to hear how our former rescues are doing in their new forever homes. Please join our Facebook pages named NCWL Cat Rescue Alumni and feel free to post photos and updates there. We look forward to hearing from you!
Did you register for your 6 weeks of free pet insurance?
You have 10 days from the date of adoption and it can be done online or by phone. You should have received a flyer regarding this and it's likely inside your cat's medical record. If you didn't receive the info, please contact us for details.
You have 10 days from the date of adoption and it can be done online or by phone. You should have received a flyer regarding this and it's likely inside your cat's medical record. If you didn't receive the info, please contact us for details.
Vaccinations
Kittens normally need to receive vaccinations at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks. The rabies needle is usually given at 16 weeks as well but it's partially based on weight and might be done sooner. All vaccinations must be current before the vet will preform the spay/neuter surgery. The adopter is responsible for vaccinations that weren't already completed at the time of adoption. Vaccinations on adults should be done regularly. Ask your vet for their recommendations. You do not need to see one of our partner vets for their vaccinations or other treatments (only the spay/neuter surgery).
Kittens normally need to receive vaccinations at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks. The rabies needle is usually given at 16 weeks as well but it's partially based on weight and might be done sooner. All vaccinations must be current before the vet will preform the spay/neuter surgery. The adopter is responsible for vaccinations that weren't already completed at the time of adoption. Vaccinations on adults should be done regularly. Ask your vet for their recommendations. You do not need to see one of our partner vets for their vaccinations or other treatments (only the spay/neuter surgery).
Spay/Neuter info
If you adopted an older kitten or adult, then the spay/neuter has already been done. If you adopted a little kitten, it should be done when the kitten is 4-6 months old. The price of that surgery is included in your adoption fee but it must be done at one of our partner vets. You will be send an email when your kitten is approximately 4 months old reminding you it's time to get it done and advising you which of our vets is closest to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
If you adopted an older kitten or adult, then the spay/neuter has already been done. If you adopted a little kitten, it should be done when the kitten is 4-6 months old. The price of that surgery is included in your adoption fee but it must be done at one of our partner vets. You will be send an email when your kitten is approximately 4 months old reminding you it's time to get it done and advising you which of our vets is closest to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
What if my kitten is sick?
Kittens are like human babies and often get diarrhea and colds. This is often caused by stress or food change. Wait a day or two to see if it settles down. If the stool is really watery or full of blood, they need a vet. If the cat has a bad cold and isn't eating, try offering really smelly, fishy cat food or tuna juice on their food. Try alternate kinds of food until you find one they enjoy. If they have yellow or green discharge from their eyes or nose or are mouth-breathing, they should see a vet for antibiotics. Watch kittens closely. They can crash quickly.
Kittens are like human babies and often get diarrhea and colds. This is often caused by stress or food change. Wait a day or two to see if it settles down. If the stool is really watery or full of blood, they need a vet. If the cat has a bad cold and isn't eating, try offering really smelly, fishy cat food or tuna juice on their food. Try alternate kinds of food until you find one they enjoy. If they have yellow or green discharge from their eyes or nose or are mouth-breathing, they should see a vet for antibiotics. Watch kittens closely. They can crash quickly.
