Kittens seem to be the perfect gift for some people.  If you are considering giving a kitten to someone, then you should also consider providing that someone with the “basic kitten set” so that he or she will have what he or she will need while adjusting to the kitten, and the kitten while he or she adjusts to his or her new human.

It might seem hard to do, but actually, it is not.  There are many things you can do as the person giving the kitten to the recipient, and many things you can give them which will make life easier for both kitten and new owner.

The kitten welcome set should consider and include kitten kibble for at least fifteen days to a month; towels in which the new human can wrap a ticking clock or hot water filled bottles; kitty china for water and kibble, a kitty collar for both his or her name as well as a guard against fleas and ticks.

When you walk out of your home you hear a distinct “mew” in a soft, almost inaudible, tone.  You realize that you haven’t cleaned the backyard as you promised (or your family member promised) almost a month ago; as you walk towards the place where you heard the soft “mew” sound it almost seems that someone is saying “shhh!”. But then, to your awe, you see a mom and a litter of kittens.

Naturally, you are now the proud human of several new souls and one very wise cat that decided to give birth to her litter in your yard, fully aware that you would not give harm them! Then what are you to do?  Of course, you cannot come near them if you are not acquainted with mom, but you can provide the new mom with something warm to drink (milk) and something to eat (canned tuna).  In this manner you will be able to slip vitamins and other medications that will allow you to keep the cat and her litter, or to protect your home while mom does her thing.

If you are not planning on keeping mom and her litter, then call the local shelter and ask them to pick them up; they will put them for adoption and they will find beautiful and happy homes aching to get a lovely kitten.