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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was the first humane society to be established in North America and is, today, one of the largest in the world. Our organization was founded by Henry Bergh in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans, and must be protected under the law. Headquartered in New York City, the ASPCA maintains a strong local presence, and with programs that extend our anti-cruelty mission across the country, we are recognized as a national animal welfare organization. We are a privately funded 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, and proud to boast more than 1 million supporters across the country.

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How to Care for a Newly Adopted Cat

In this video, ASPCA animal behavior expert, Dr. Kat Miller will describe for you the essentials necessary for taking care of your newly adopted cat. This video is designed both for the first-time owner and also gives tips for those who may already have or owned a cat. The video includes a list of supplies, how to make your home comfortable and safe for your cat and how to keep your cat healthy for many years to come.

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Dr. Kat Miller: Hi! I am Dr. Kat Miller of the ASPCA and today we are talking about how to care for your newly adopted cat. In this video series, we will talk about what to do before, during and after introducing your new cat to your home in order to ensure a smooth transition.

We will talk about buying supplies, cat proofing the house, setting up a quite safe room for your new kitty, finding local services, settling in your new kitty, allowing him explore the rest of the house, establishing a routine and keeping your pet healthy and safe. The supplies that you want to have ready before you bring your newly adopted cat home include a bed, food, food bowls, water bowl, litter box and cat litter, a litter box scooper, toys, a brush, a cat carrier, a break-away collar and ID tags. Want to have these in place before you bring your cat home because it's sort of like you are setting up a nursery before you bring home your new baby.

Before we begin, I would like tell you a little bit about myself. I am a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and I work here in the ASPCA, the nation's first and oldest Animal Welfare Organization. Our programs had been helping homeless cats and dogs for over a 140 years. Now, let's get started talking about how to prepare for and care for your newly adopted cat.

How to Care for a Newly Adopted Cat