News & Information — kittens

Each year in June the American Humane Society sponsors Adopt-A-Cat Month. The awareness campaign is timed to coincide with the time of year when most kittens are born and shelters consequently fill up with newborn unwanted animals.

So, you read somewhere that introducing a new kitten into your home could be great for your existing cat, for companionship. And you remember how much fun your cat was when she was a new kitten, and you would love to re-live those days. It is generally thought that cats thrive better with the company of another feline, especially cats confined indoors. But before you rush off to your local cat shelter or breeder, here are a few tips to make bringing home a new kitten as stress-free as possible. Choose a time when your home is not too busy and...