American sphynx kittens available for adoption.
After your Kitten has Arrived
Upon arrival most kittens seem relieved to see people- something familiar. It is a good idea to take some baby wet wipes and a towel with you to pick your kitten up, especially if you have a long ride home. If your kitten is one of the few that relieved themselves in the carrier, you and your new kitten will appreciate a quick wet wipe bath and having a towel to switch out for the soiled bedding in the carrier. If it is a quick trip home, I would suggest leaving the kitten in its carrier until you get home. If it will be a longer drive you may want to let the kitten out in the car, before you get on the road to stretch its legs. Play it by ear though. Some kittens will be a bit shook up by all the change taking place and may be more comfortable left in the carrier.
Once you get home with your kitten, we recommend starting in a very small room. The master bathroom is ideal because there usually isn’t much for them to hide behind or under. This will force them to come out of their shell and explore quicker than they would if they were in an area that they could hide under a bed or behind a dresser. We send a teaser toy, two cans of wet food and a small bag of dry food attached to the carrier. Locate the toy and coax your kitten out of the carrier with the toy. Playtime is the fastest way to quell your kitten’s fears of a new environment and win their heart. Starting them in a small area will make them feel safer and more at ease. Too large of an area will cause sensory overload and make the acclimation process take longer