Whether you are fostering a cat or bringing home a new cat to meet the resident cat, you are in for some transition.

We recommend reading this website. We also recommend the books and website of Pam Johnson.

Here is a quick guide to introducing a new cat.

Another take: what to expect when adopting a new cat

No need to go it alone: If you’re adopting or fostering from us, we’re here to help you with your questions about adopting and integrating cats! Remember, though, we are not veterinarians, and can only give our advice as “cat people,” not as veterinary professionals.