Collar with tags with your name and phone number. A breakaway collar is safest for cats.

A carrier. For the sake of your new pet and your car, cats should be kept in a carrier on the drive home. A cat in a car may panic, climbing under your feet or seat, or they may get car sick. Line the carrier with an old towel so the cat has something to grip. Please never take your cat outside without putting them in a secure carrier!

CORE: All cats adopted from our rescue are vaccinated at least once with the FVRCP combo vaccine, which protects against the most common and dangerous canine illnesses. The vaccine most often used by our veterinary partners is the FVRCP vaccine, which prevents Feline Rhinotracheitis (Feline Herpes), Calici, and Panleukopenia. If your cat is under 16 weeks s/he will need to be boostered 3-4 weeks after its last vaccine to be fully protected.

RABIES: Only cats over 16 weeks have been vaccinated for Rabies. If your cat was adopted under 16 weeks, please visit your veterinarian for the FVRCP booster and Rabies vaccine.

OTHERS: Although there are other vaccines available, such as the Feline Leukemia vaccine, they aren’t required or usually recommended for indoor cats. If you feel your cat should have the Feline Leukemia vaccine, please consult your veterinarian.

FIV/FeLV Test: All cats adopted through our rescue will be tested for FIV and FeLV. Those test results will show on your Animal Health Record. Cats can be tested for these diseases at 8 weeks and older.

Register that microchip immediately! 75-80% of pets that accidentally get loose are NEVER returned to their owners. Please be responsible for keeping your cat safe at all times. If your dog does get lost, registering the microchip gives your new pet a better chance of being returned to you.

Schedule your free Wellness Visit with one of the Good Karma partner veterinarians, listed on the Wellness Visit form in your orange folder. You can start off your new pet’s life with you with peace of mind about any health concerns.

Do not overwhelm your new cat with strangers, children and chaos. Let your cat adjust to its new family and schedule in peace & quiet.

Have other cats at home? Here are tips on introducing them to make sure you are setting the resident cat and your new cat up for a lifetime of friendship.

If your new cat is the only cat and is nervous in her new environment, you may choose to give her just a room to call home at first — a guest room or bathroom works great. As she grows more comfortable in her new environment she will want to come out, explore, and make friends.

Make an appointment with your veterinarian for a get-to-know you visit with your new cat. You will need to bring your adoption records with you to the visit. If you do not have a veterinarian, let us know and we can give you a recommendation.

Register your pet with the county in which you reside. Your pet will need to have a rabies vaccine (which requires a minimum age or 16 weeks) to be registered.

WATCH: Cats may have diarrhea and stomach upset because of a change in diet. You can ask the foster home what type of food your cat is on to keep them on the same food or to buy a small amount to transition them over to your preferred food.

BE CONCERNED: If diarrhea persists for more than two days or sooner if it has blood mixed in with it. Please contact the rescue if this type of symptom occurs immediately after adoption. If the cat has been in your care for a week or more, please contact your veterinarian.

WATCH: If your new cat was recently spayed or neutered, follow the rescue’s instruction on post-surgery care.

BE CONCERNED: If an incision becomes inflamed, leaks pus, or starts to open. Contact the rescue immediately if you experience any of these problems.