Ensuring your kitten's safety, comfort, and wellbeing throughout the delivery process
❤️ Our Commitment to Comfort
At Forever Home Kittens, your kitten's comfort and safety during delivery is our top priority. We take extensive measures to ensure a stress-free journey to their new home.
📦 Pre-Delivery Preparation
Before delivery, we ensure your kitten is:
- ✅ Fully weaned and eating solid food independently
- ✅ Accustomed to their travel crate
- ✅ Up-to-date on all vaccinations
- ✅ Health checked by our veterinarian
- ✅ Comfortable with handling and transportation
- ✅ Provided with familiar bedding and toys
🏠 Travel Crate Setup
Each kitten travels in a properly sized, airline-approved crate equipped with:
- Comfortable Bedding: Soft, familiar bedding from their home environment
- Food & Water: Accessible food and water dishes with familiar food
- Comfort Items: Favorite toys or blankets for familiarity
- Proper Ventilation: Adequate airflow throughout the journey
- Temperature Control: Climate-controlled environment
- Security: Secure latches and proper identification
🚗 During Ground Transportation
For ground transportation, we ensure:
- Climate-controlled vehicles maintained at comfortable temperatures
- Regular stops for check-ins and comfort breaks
- Experienced handlers who understand cat behavior
- Minimal noise and stress-inducing factors
- Direct routes to minimize travel time
- Emergency contact information readily available
✈️ During Air Transportation
For air travel, we work exclusively with:
- Pet-friendly airlines with excellent pet care records
- Direct flights when possible to minimize travel time
- Proper documentation and health certificates
- Climate-controlled cargo areas
- Experienced pet transport services
- Real-time tracking and updates
We carefully select airlines and transport services based on their safety records and commitment to animal welfare.
🍽️ Nutrition & Hydration
During delivery, we ensure:
- Familiar food provided to prevent digestive upset
- Accessible water throughout the journey
- Feeding schedule maintained as closely as possible
- Emergency food supplies included
- Instructions for post-delivery feeding provided
🏥 Health & Safety Measures
We take comprehensive health and safety precautions:
- Health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
- All vaccinations current and documented
- Emergency veterinary contact information included
- Health records and medical history provided
- Insurance coverage for transportation
- 24/7 emergency contact available
📞 Communication & Updates
You'll receive regular updates throughout the delivery process:
- Pre-departure confirmation and crate photos
- Real-time location updates during ground transport
- Flight information and tracking for air travel
- Arrival notifications
- Post-delivery check-in within 24 hours
🏡 Post-Delivery Care
Upon arrival, we provide:
- Detailed care instructions
- Feeding schedule and food recommendations
- Information about the adjustment period
- Emergency contact information
- Follow-up support and guidance
What to Expect Upon Arrival
Your kitten may be tired from their journey. This is completely normal. We recommend:
- Providing a quiet, safe space for them to rest
- Offering fresh water and familiar food
- Allowing them to explore at their own pace
- Avoiding overwhelming them with too much attention initially
- Following the care guide provided