New Kitten Checklist
An interactive, printable shopping and preparation checklist.
Tick items as you go — your progress is saved in this browser only.
Using the checklist
Work through the list before your kitten comes home — most items are best bought and set up in advance so the first day is calm. The "first week" section covers the routines that help a kitten settle in and build good habits.
For details on each item — what size of litter box, which scratching post, which bowls — read our complete new-cat shopping list. For making your home safe, see cat-proofing your home, and for the first few days read helping a new cat adjust.
Budget
You don't need everything at once. The essentials section is what you need on day one; the "nice to have" items can come later. See cat supplies on a budget for starter kits at three price levels.