Dear New Folks,

Thank you for adopting me. My breeder has given me a very fancy name, however, you can give me a name that pleases you, and I will soon learn to answer your call as I am very intelligent and, particularly if you reward me with lots of fuss and occasionally with a treat!

When we get home, please confine me initially to a special room - making sure that all the windows and door are securely locked - naturally with my toilet and a bowl of water.

I may hide as a move to a new home with strange sounds, smells and sights can be very traumatic to a small kitten. I may react strangely at first, dashing under furniture and not wanting to play. Please give me a chance to explore and become accustomed to my new home and family. I may be a little coy, so please, give me lots of cuddles. Also, please remember that I am still a baby, I will need lots of rest and sleep too.

We Burmese and Bombays are very good with children, but do not like too much rough handling. I need companionship, care and affection - not over indulgence! (so my breeder says!) I would like my own bed, however, as I love my comfort, I would much prefer to share yours or any other willing human's bed - especially when it is cold as I have a rather short coat. I will enjoy being groomed; my ears will need attention too once in a while as they are rather difficult for me to reach as a 'do it yourself' job!

Are there any other pets? If so, please postpone my introduction to them until I have completely settled. Introduce them gradually to me and only when you are around 'cos that will make me feel more secure.

My breeder has weaned me onto Hill's Science Kitten Growth Formula - kitten food. I will need at least two 8 lbs. bags to take me through to adulthood. Please free feed me, so I can eat whenever hunger pangs gnaw at me! All you need do is keep the bowl topped up and make sure that there is plenty clean water available at all times.

I need Clean, Fresh Water Daily.

I have been wormed, but from time to time, it may be necessary to repeat it, particularly if you have young children in my new home. It does help keep me in tip top condition. Should I get an upset or runny tummy, please avoid ALL DAIRY PRODUCTS AND LIVER. Should the diarrhoea persist, please take me to my G.P. immediately. (THIS CAN BE A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM - LEADING TO DEHYDRATION AND POSSIBLY EVEN DEATH). However, should I appear a little constipated, a teaspoon of margarine will help put things right.

I have been toilet trained and will use a litter tray. As I am very fastidious in my toilet habits, I will refuse to use an excessively soiled litter tray. Please change it daily and removed all the solids soon after my depositing them there, or I may choose to use other unsuitable places (like pot plants or the carpet). Also my breeder warns that if I consistently miss or use unsuitable places despite you taking care of the tray, please consult my *G.P. as I may have an underlying medical problem.

Other visits to my *G.P. will include booster inoculations (you will find the due date in the vaccination certificate supplied) - please remember they must be repeated annually! My breeder also recommends that I have a Rabies shot. Please discuss my full vaccination programme with my G.P. (*my veterinarian).

My breeder has already pre-altered [spayed for little girls and neutered for little boys] me.  So, the "puberty" aspects of my life have already been take care of.  This surgery prevents spraying!  A very 'unwelcome' social behaviour!!

If I have been adopted for breeding purposes, naturally, no fixing is necessary. Please chat to my breeder if you are new to the breeding game, she will be very happy to discuss a breeding programme, advise and help you by recommending a suitable stud etc.

My breed by nature is extremely inquisitive! I can be quite naughty and will need to be disciplined. (Please do not smack me, I will sulk and pay you no attention). My breeder recommends a water spray (e.g. window cleaner sprays filled with water are O.K.) Give me squirt and tell me NO! Please supply me with a scratching post, I have been trained to use one - as well clipping my nails regularly - will help save your upholstered furnishings and curtains.

Please keep the bathroom door closed, particularly when you are running a hot bath - I find running water fascinating! Keep the loo seat down, I am far too young for swimming lessons! Other intriguing and exciting places to explore are open doors of washing machines and dryers, closets, cabinets etc. and can disappear for hours - giving you the horrors - whilst I take a much needed nap! Setting up in a new home is such tiring work!!

Since I like people and cars, ensure that when visitors leave, I am securely closed inside the house, otherwise... I may hop into their car for an unscheduled trip, or even worse, I may end up under the car's wheels..... Another favourite past-time is killing 'snakes' not the real live ones I hasten to add, but any electric cord or flex (and just as deadly!!)

Please give me lots of toys. They need not be expensive. Ping-pong balls, catnip mice, cotton reels or furry things without any sharp edges or points. A cardboard box with several small holes cut into it or a 'screw' of paper will keep me amused for hours.

Please keep in touch with my breeder and DO NOT HESITATE to contact her with any problems, she will be pleased to assist you. SHE IS ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY!

If for any reason, you unfortunately have to part with me, please speak to my breeder first.

IMPORTANT!

An Unwell Condition Must Be Reported
Within 72 Hours After My Collection.
Thereafter, No Responsibility Will Be Taken For My Health.

Every effort has been made to place a completely healthy kitten in its new home. Please bear in mind, however, that despite this, minor health problems may occur. The most common is loose stools soon after placement and is usually due to the new owner not following the recommended diet.

Another problem that may arise, is an apparent "cold". This is sometimes due to common household dust. If the kitten's appetite remains healthy, there is seldom reason for concern. But should it persists beyond a week, please consult your vet.

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