Cat Care · A calm first-home setup for safe arrival and everyday care.
New Cat Home Bundle
Prepare a safe first home for one newly adopted indoor cat, covering travel, toileting, food and water, scratching, and play.
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Built for
First-time or returning cat guardians bringing home one indoor cat.
Essential set
6 products
Additional choices
3 options
Last reviewed
Sep 2026
The approach
Prepare the home around the cat
Bring the cat home in a carrier that fits, then let them settle into a quiet first room with easy access to food, water, toileting, rest, scratching, and play. As their space expands, keep those resources easy to reach and spread through the home.
Before pickup, cat-proof the first room: secure windows, cover or remove loose cords, store medication, and remove anything fragile or easy to swallow.
Start with what you have
What do you already have?
Check off anything you own that already does the same job.
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Petmate
Petmate Two Door Plastic Pet Kennel, 24in
Why it belongs
Use this carrier for the ride home, emergencies, and veterinary visits. Leave it open between trips with a familiar, washable layer so the cat can approach it on their own. The cat must be able to stand and turn inside; choose another size if the 24-inch model does not fit.
A 24-inch hard-sided pet carrier with front and top-loading steel doors, a ventilated plastic shell, and a folding handle. It is listed for pets up to 15 pounds, but fit should be confirmed from the individual cat's standing and turning dimensions rather than weight alone.
Use two boxes for one cat and place them in separate, quiet locations. The open basin gives many adult cats room to turn, while its 6.5-inch entry may be too high for a young kitten or a cat with limited mobility.
A 30 x 20 x 14-inch open-top litter box with high sides and a 6.5-inch curved entrance. Its oversized basin gives an adult cat more room to turn and dig, while the smooth interior reduces crevices during routine cleaning.
PEGGY11 Nonslip Stainless Steel Pet Bowls, 16oz, 2 Pack
Why it belongs
Use one bowl for food and one for water, positioning them independently and away from the litter boxes. Start with the cat’s familiar food unless the previous caregiver or veterinarian recommends a change.
A two-pack of 16-ounce stainless-steel pet bowls with silicone non-slip bases. Each 5.6 x 5.6 x 1.8-inch bowl is dishwasher safe and can be positioned independently for food or water.
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AGYM
AGYM 32-Inch Sisal Cat Scratching Post
Why it belongs
A tall, stable post gives many adult cats room to stretch upward while scratching. Place it near the first room or an existing scratching target, check the assembled base and joints, and watch how the cat uses it before adding another surface.
A 31.9-inch vertical scratching post wrapped in sisal rope and mounted on a roughly 15 x 14-inch wooden base. The assembled post weighs 9.8 pounds and is sized to permit a full upward stretch for many adult cats.
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Cat Dancer
Cat Dancer Original Toy
Why it belongs
Use it for short play sessions to learn whether the cat prefers stalking, chasing, or pouncing. That pattern can guide any later toy choices.
A lightweight interactive cat toy made from spring-steel wire and rolled cardboard that creates small, irregular movement when held by a caregiver. It is intended for supervised play and should be inspected and stored out of reach between sessions.
Founder’s note: Michelle, my girlfriend and a cat mom to four, was the person who pointed me to this exact Jotesnew two-pack. Each box measures 28 × 20 inches, and the pack covers both litter locations in this setup. Choose it when you prefer stainless-steel basins and are willing to clean the seams around the removable enclosures. The IRIS pair has a slightly larger footprint and simpler plastic form. If the included scoop works well, skip the separate Petmate scoop. Michelle also liked the matching look.
A two-pack of 28 × 20 × 12.5-inch litter boxes, each built around a stainless-steel basin and removable high-sided enclosure.
Conlun Natural Sisal Cat Scratcher Mat, 15.7 x 23.6in
Why it belongs
Add a horizontal surface if the cat scratches carpet or rugs, or ignores the vertical post. Place the mat near the target area and secure it before use.
A 15.7 x 23.6-inch natural-sisal scratching mat with an anti-slip backing and hook-and-loop fasteners for floor or furniture placement. It can be vacuumed or wiped clean and supplies a low-profile horizontal scratching surface.
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Veken
Veken Stainless Steel Cat Water Fountain, 108oz
Why it belongs
A fountain can help when the cat prefers moving water or the household wants more refill capacity. It also adds pump cleaning, filter replacements, and a power dependency, so keep a plain bowl available.
A 108-ounce stainless-steel pet water fountain with a visible water-level window, recirculating pump, and replaceable filter system. Water-contact components are listed as top-rack dishwasher safe, while the pump and filter still require the maker's separate cleaning and replacement routine.
Best suited to a normally mobile cat who can comfortably use a standard-height litter-box entry and whose carrier fit, current routine, and medical history can be checked before pickup.
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Consider another approach if…
Multi-cat homes, introductions to resident animals, outdoor access, very young kittens, cats with limited mobility, and known medical or behavioral needs require a plan built around those circumstances. Replace any carrier or litter box that does not fit the individual cat.
Buying philosophy
What guided the choices
Choose by fit, then watch what the cat uses. A roomy carrier or litter box can still be wrong if the entry, turning space, or location makes it hard to use. Let scratching, drinking, and play preferences guide later additions.
Bundlified verdict
The bottom line
Confirm carrier fit and the cat’s current food, litter, health records, and treatment plan before pickup. Set up a quiet first room, place the second litter box elsewhere as the cat’s space expands, and arrange the initial veterinary visit. Let actual scratching, drinking, and play habits guide later additions.
Useful answers
Before you decide
Why does one cat need two litter boxes?
The usual veterinary rule is one box per cat plus one, placed in different locations. For one cat, start with two: one in the quiet first room and another accessible location as the cat’s space expands. Boxes side by side count as one toileting area.
Should I change the cat’s food or litter after adoption?
Start with what the cat already knows when possible. Ask the shelter, foster, or previous caregiver for the exact food and litter, along with the feeding and toileting routines. If a change is needed, make it gradually and involve the veterinarian when health or diet is part of the decision.
Should I buy flea treatment or supplements before the first vet visit?
Use the cat’s records and veterinary advice. Age, weight, health, exposure, and existing treatment all matter, so bring the records to the first visit and give only products prescribed or approved for that cat.
