|  On arrival home the new cat or kitten should be taken to a suitable place, such as litter box placed by the door to the garden, to relieve itself and should be praised when it does as this is the first step to toilet training.
The cat or kitten should then be allowed to quietly investigate the home and members of the family. The temptation to fuss and "over crowd" the cat or kitten should be avoided, instead let it investigate and introduce itself at its own pace so that it can build up its confidence in its new environment. Remember this is a stressful time for a new kitten or cat - they have been taken away from familiar surroundings and moved to a new house with a new family and patience is needed.
If the cat is wary of approaching other members of the family a toy or treat should prompt them to investigate each member individually.
The cat or kitten should be introduced to other pets cautiously as older pets may resent the new addition or may harm the new cat, particularly a kitten with rough play unintentionally. It is best to supervise socialising with other pets for at least the first week. | 
