ForestWind Siberian Cats

10 Steps to take before allowing your Siberian kitten free roam at home:

1. Remove poisonous plants. (Check out our Health section on our Links page for a list of poisonous common plants!).

2. Tape or remove loose wires or cords. 

3. Secure or put away fragile art and glass pieces.

4. Ensure all windows are safely screened and not open more than two inches. Anything wider and a curious kitten can press against the screening and fall out. 

5. Evaluate placement of pets such as birds and fish to ensure their safety. 

6. Cover plugs with caps. 

7. Consider removing curtains or tying them up temporarily. 

8. Look at the house with an eye to where a curious kitten might exit and discuss with your human family how to protect your kitten from accidental escape. 

9. Register your precious Siberian's microchip in case she is accidentally let out of your home. The highest risk time will be immediately on first access to your home. Just because your Siberian is a kitten who has never shown an interest in getting outside doesn't mean that an open door and an inside commotion might not scare her into running out.

10. Be SURE to take initial introduction steps if you have household pets. Do not simply open the transition room and let all your pets mingle. While sometimes this will work, at others it sets up a lengthy animosity between your pets - horrible for them and difficutl for you.