emember that your new kitten may be stressed after a long ride home and suffer from separation anxiety from its mother and siblings. You should try to arrange for several hours of quiet time upon its arrival home. Ask children to refrain from extreme actions and loud noises. Please do not invite neighbors, friends and extended family until your new kitten has had a few days to adjust to its new environment.

f you have other pets, such as cats or dogs (no matter how gentle or docile they may be) you can expect some friction when introducing a new kitten into the home. You will want to be present at all times when initial meetings between your new kitten and resident pets occurs.

he ideal introduction would occur where resident pets can sniff and see the new kitten without actually being able to get at him or her. This could be through a cat carrier, or cage, or room dividing gates. As your new kitten picks up the smells of its new surroundings and resident pets begin to realize that kitty isn't going anywhere the tension will die down.

hen you are ready to bring them together, where they can have physical contact, still be careful, as a large dog who gives a friendly lick may unintentionally move your kitten half way across a room. The entire integration procedure may be as little as a few days to several weeks. If you are calm and provide equal attention to everyone, then usually the transition is much smoother and quicker.

e truly hope you will enjoy your new Ragdoll kitten as much as we have over the past weeks.