Day 1
Prepare the safe room
First-Time Cat Owner Checklist: What to Prepare Before Adoption
Start here
New to Cats? Follow This 7-Day Path
A calm learning route for beginners who want the essentials in the right order.
Day 2
Understand the first 72 hours
Day 3
Set up food and water
What to Feed a Cat: A Beginner's Guide to Meals, Water, and Treats
Day 4
Make litter easy
Litter Box Setup 101: Boxes, Litter, Placement, and Cleaning
Day 5
Read body language
Understanding Cat Body Language: Ears, Tail, Eyes, and Distance
Day 6
Add enrichment
Indoor Cat Enrichment Basics: Play, Climbing, Scratching, and Choice
Day 7
Plan vet and grooming routines
Vet Care Basics for New Cat Owners: Visits, Records, and Red Flags
Beginner mistakes to avoid
- Opening the whole home before your cat has a reliable retreat.
- Putting food, water, and litter too close together.
- Using punishment for scratching, hiding, hissing, or accidents.
- Waiting too long when appetite, breathing, or urination changes.