- Transport by car
When you come to collect your Scrumptious Ragdoll Kitten from us you should bring a cat carrier. There are both economy and luxury versions available. A warm towel placed inside the carrier will create a safe haven for the kitten, which will have no real concept about the journey or its new home. It is important to use a cat carrier because a frightened kitten may panic when first placed in a vehicle with someone unfamiliar.
Position the carrier on you or your helper’s knees to prevent any sudden movements causing the carrier and kitten to be thrown about. It is important not to leave kitten unattended while it is inside the carrier. It is also vital to make sure that it cannot become either too hot or too cold.
If you have a long journey home for the kitten you should also bring a food bowl and a water bowl so that you can stop and refresh your kitten – you may also need to bring a litter box.

- Transport by air
If you live too far to come and collect your Scrumptious Ragdoll kitten then it can easily be flown to you. Flying kittens is really quite simple and not too stressful for the kitten. I have flown kittens all over the country before and have had no problems. If you live in the North Island then it will cost you $97.30 to fly your kitten to your closest airport. If you live in the South Island then it will cost you $130.00 to fly your kitten to your closest airport. You will also need to buy a flight safe carry cage which normally costs $40. Up to three kittens can fly in the same carry cage for the same price – so if you want to kittens it isn’t doubling the transport costs.

Once your Scrumptious Ragdoll Kitten arrives home, confine your kitten to one room with a litter tray, food, water & a comfortable bed & give your kitten some time to become familiar with their surroundings. Cats are fastidiously clean animals & it is necessary to make sure the food & water bowls need to be kept as far away from the litter tray as possible. Once the kitten is well settled, you can gradually increase the area your kitten can explore.
As Scrumptious Kittens are well adjusted to living with the normal hustle and bustle of everyday life they shouldn’t take long to feel comfortable in their new home with you and the rest of your family.

Let your new kitten settle in before you attempt to introduce it to other pets you have. The introduction needs to be slow and at the animal's pace. Some pets will become firm friends almost immediately; however it is common for resident pets to be upset at the arrival of a new pet for weeks or even months. This is completely normal behaviour and needs to be met with sensitivity and understanding. The worst thing you can do is rush the situation.

                - Your Dog(s)
Scrumptious Ragdoll Kittens are brought up with Jasper (our small friendly dog) so are used to dogs and aren’t afraid around them. Most dogs don’t mind cats so introducing your Scrumptious kitten to your dog(s) shouldn’t be a problem. A well socialised dog will easily accept a young kitten. Older dogs may be less tolerant, but a small scratch from your kitten will soon make them less aggressive and integration will generally take place quickly and without major problems. It’s best to just take it slow and closely supervise their first few times together.

                - Your other Cat(s)
Scrumptious Ragdoll Kittens are very used to living with other cats and are great around them. Quite often an older cat won’t be very pleased with the presents of a kitten in their territory. Although some are fine and enjoy the new company!
A good trick is to rub your new kitten with a towel to impart her scent on it, and then put the towel in the sleeping area of your existing cat(s), so they'll become accustomed to the kittens smell – before they even meet! Reverse the tactic by giving her a towel or blanket with the scent of your older cats. In a couple of days you can put her in a carrier and allow the other cats to come in and sniff her.
Soon-- within a week or two, the bunch of them should settle down and be getting along just fine. The key is not to rush things, and to give both sides a lot of individual attention in the interim. In no time at all, your kitten will be part of your cat(s) ‘pride’.