🐾 Welcoming Your Winterfell Siberian Kitten Home: Tips for a Smooth Transition

Bringing home a new kitten is one of life’s most joyful moments — and at Winterfell Cats, we want that first weekend to be stress-free for both you and your new furry family member. Siberians are intelligent, affectionate, and highly adaptable, but a little preparation can go a long way in helping them settle in quickly.

Whether you’re a first-time kitten parent or a seasoned cat lover, here are our top tips to make your kitten’s homecoming as smooth as possible.

🏡 Prepare Your Home Before Pickup Day

Just like baby-proofing a house, kitten-proofing helps keep curious paws safe:

• Secure loose wires and cords – Siberian kittens are playful explorers and may chew things they shouldn’t.

• Create a safe, quiet space – Set up a cozy room with a bed, litter box, water, and food. This helps your kitten adjust gradually before exploring the rest of the house.

• Have supplies ready – Use the Winterfell Kitten Supplies List to ensure you have the right food, litter, scratching posts, and toys on hand.

  
  

🚗 Plan Pickup or Delivery in Advance

Our kittens are ready for pickup at our home in Apex, NC on designated weekends. If you can’t make the trip, we also offer trusted courier and flight-nanny services. Make sure to:

• Schedule your pickup time ahead of the weekend to avoid long waits and ensure a smooth process.

• Bring a secure carrier — kittens cannot leave without one for safety reasons.

• Plan for travel time so your kitten isn’t left in the car or carrier longer than necessary.

  
  

🩺 Schedule Your First Vet Visit

Each Winterfell kitten goes home with two of the three FVRCP vaccines already completed and a health check from our veterinarian.To keep them on track:

• Schedule a vet appointment within 48 hours of bringing them home — this confirms their excellent health and allows you to ask any questions.

• Book the third FVRCP vaccine for about three weeks after pickup to complete the series.

• Consider pet insurance early to help cover unexpected accidents or illnesses (chewed cords and poisonous plant mishaps aren’t included in genetic guarantees!).

  
  

❤️ Give Them Time to Adjust

Your new kitten has just left their littermates and the only home they’ve ever known — so it’s normal for them to need a little time to warm up.

• Start with one room to help them feel safe before exploring the rest of your house.

• Offer gentle interaction — sit on the floor, speak softly, and let them come to you.

• Encourage play with feather wands or small toys to build confidence and trust.

🐈‍⬛ The Winterfell Difference

We pride ourselves on raising healthy, well-socialized Siberian kittens that thrive in their new homes. Our kittens are:

• TICA-registered and from champion bloodlines

• Raised in-home with plenty of love and early handling

• Socialized with children, household sounds, and other pets

• Fed premium food to ensure optimal growth

  
  

Bringing home a Winterfell kitten means gaining a lifelong companion — and we’re here to support you at every step.

✨ Ready to adopt? Visit our Available Kittens page or join our waitlist to reserve your future Siberian today.