The arrival of spring is the perfect time to celebrate companion animals in the springtime of life, with both National Puppy Day and Cuddly Kitten Day sharing the same day on the pet holiday calendar!
When is Cuddly Kitten Day?
This salute to “smol”ness takes place each year on March 23rd.
Why Should I Celebrate Cuddly Kitten Day?
Along with the obvious reason that no one can resist cuddling a kitten, this pet holiday is also a way to raise awareness of the approximately 180 million kittens who are born in the United States each year, many of whom wind up in shelters in need of a forever home.
Where Do I Go To Adopt A Kitten?
If you are pondering the prospect of welcoming a kitten into your family, the best place to look is your local shelter or rescue organization! You can also search online for adoptable kittens in your area by going to:
How To Introduce Your Kitten to Other Four-Legged Family Members
If your family already consists of one or more adult cats, take the time to safely introduce your kitten to his or her new fur siblings by:
- confining your new addition to a small room (complete with toys and all of the essentials–food and water bowl, and a litter box) for the first few days. This will give the kitten time to adjust to a new environment.
- letting your fur family become familiar with each other’s scents. Transfer the kitten’s scent to your cat through brushing. By using your cat’s brush on your new fur baby, the kitten will also become familiar with their scent. This can also be achieved by letting your adult cat and kitten check out each other’s scent through your clothing after you have held them, and by swapping litter boxes.
- giving treats to your adult cat when introducing the kitten. This will allow your cat to associate the kitten with good things happening!