Updated: 23 October 2026

New cat home checklist

This prompt makes a checklist for a new cat, covering supplies, safe room setup, feeding, litter, vet visits, introducing other pets, scratching and play.

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Make a checklist for bringing home a [KITTEN / ADULT CAT].

Home: [HOME TYPE]
Other pets or children: [OTHERS]

Cover supplies to buy, safe room setup, feeding, litter, vet visits, introducing other pets, scratching and play, and a first-week routine. General guidance, not veterinary advice.

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Set up a quiet room for the first few days so the cat can adjust in peace.

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What you will get

A checklist for bringing home your kitten or adult cat: what to buy, how to set up a safe room, feeding, litter, vet visits, introducing other pets, scratching and play, and a first-week routine.

Common mistake

The cat is given the whole house on day one.

Fix: Follow the tip and start with one quiet room. Open the rest of the home slowly once the cat eats, uses the litter and explores calmly.

Also watch for

The list does not fit your home or other pets. Mention small flats, balconies, a dog or young children in the blanks, and ask for window safety and introduction steps that fit.
You rely on the checklist for health questions. This is general guidance. Book a vet visit in the first week and ask them about vaccines, deworming and food for your cat’s age.

Try a variation: introducing a resident dog

Add “I have a friendly dog” and ask for a step-by-step introduction over a week, starting with scent swapping and a closed door.

Still not right? Reply with this

Shorten it to a one-page shopping list and a day-by-day plan for the first seven days, written for a small apartment.