With Our “3 Days, 3 Weeks, 3 Months” Plan

Bringing a new cat or kitten home is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming for them. Everything is unfamiliar: new smells, new sounds, new people, and a brand new routine. Adjustment doesn’t happen overnight, and that’s okay. With patience, consistency, and a little grace, most cats settle in gradually. The “3 Days, 3 Weeks, 3 Months” Plan below helps explain what your new companion may experience as they decompress, learn your routine, and finally begin to feel truly at home. Think of it as a roadmap, not a rulebook. Every cat moves at their own pace, and that’s part of the magic. 

3 Days to Decompress

They may:

• Be overwhelmed 

• Feel scared and unsure of what’s doing on 

• Not yet feel comfortable showing their true personality 

• Avoid eating and drinking (call a vet anytime your cat or kitten doesn't eat, drink or poop for more than 24 hours)

• Hide behind or under furniture 

• Act “shut down” 

• Reinforce “keep away” boundaries

3 Weeks to Learn Your Routine

They may:

• Start settling in

• Feel more comfortable

• Recognize this might be a safe place

• Learn their environment Start establishing a routine 

• Let their guard down 

• Show more of their true personality

3 Months to Feel at Home

They may:

• Finally feel comfortable in their new home

• Begin to build trust and bond 

• Gain a sense of true security with their new family 

• Have a firmly established routine

"Kittens are angels with whiskers" - Alexis Flora Hope