Persian kittens & cats in Lansing, Michigan

Start Small Your new kitten should begin in one small, quiet room such as a bathroom, bedroom, or office for at least the first several days to a week. This gives them time to decompress, learn where their litter box, food, and water are, and adjust to new sounds and smells without becoming overwhelmed. Even outgoing, friendly kittens can feel nervous in a brand new home. Starting small helps build confidence and prevents hiding or stress-related behaviors. Introducing Other Pets Please remember that slow introductions are extremely important, especially with dogs. Even the sweetest, friendliest dog can accidentally seriously injure or kill a small kitten if introductions happen too quickly. Excitement, prey drive, rough play, or size differences can turn dangerous in seconds. For the first week, your kitten should remain safely behind a closed door while pets become familiar with each other through scent and sound. After the first week, if everyone seems calm, you can begin short, supervised introductions using a baby gate so pets can safely see one another without direct contact. A proper introduction and full integration between a kitten and dog often takes 3–6 weeks (sometimes longer), depending on personalities. Go slow, supervise carefully, and always prioritize safety. Veterinary Care Most kittens will need to see a veterinarian within 14 days of adoption to continue their FVRCP vaccine series and to receive their rabies vaccine once they are old enough and big enough. Your veterinarian can help you determine the appropriate timing based on your kitten’s age and weight. Thank you for helping your new family member settle in safely. A slow start creates the best chance for a happy, confident kitty for years to come! Email adoptions@savedbyzade.com

Ms. Belladonna is a gorgeous, young, long-haired female cat from the Bell's hoarding case that SBZ took in a few months ago. She was one of the youngest cats out of that group of 30+ cats that came in, but unfortunately, she was not socialized at her old house. Belladonna has been in a foster home for a few months. She has warmed up to humans and allows pets (and enjoys pets and starts to purr and melt into your hand) when she's tired from playing or lounging in her cat bed. Since she came from a hoarding situation, her biggest ask is that she is around other cats! She has two adult male cats in her foster home currently, and she plays constantly with them. She has never met a cat she wouldn't play with or try to snuggle with. She had not seen toys before she came to her foster home. Now, she couldn't live without them! She plays so well with wand toys each night when her foster mom brings them out to spend time with her. She is very treat motivated, so her foster mom gives her many dry treats on the floor, and she will come right to her and allow a few pets before dragging off her treat. She does enjoy being around humans, and she will "chirp" at you when she's in her play time mode. This sweet girl has really made a big impression on her foster mom, and we are hoping an adopter is willing to take a chance on her and continue working with her to socialize her. We don't want to give up on her and have to place her in a barn home. Her adopter would need to have other cats in the house so she would feel comfortable and understand that she will need time to adapt to her new surroundings. She doesn't seem to mind dogs at all, In fact, they are just another creature she would probably curl up next to if she had the opportunity. Please consider opening your heart and home to this sweet, gorgeous young girl! She hasn't had an easy life in her first few months of living, but we want to make the rest of her days the best ones ever.

Hi friends, it's me, Cassa. 💔 I wanted to tell you how sad I am that I still haven't found my forever home. Every day I watch other kitties leave with their new families, and I keep hoping my turn is next. Maybe I should tell you a little more about myself... ✨ I have soft, fluffy fur that is absolutely wonderful for petting. I recently went for a grooming appointment and behaved like a perfect little lady! ✨ I recently had a dental procedure with some extractions, so my mouth is feeling much better and my teeth are now happy and healthy. ✨ I am a cuddly girl who genuinely loves people. Spending time snuggled up with my humans is one of my favorite things. ✨ I enjoy the finer things in life, like finding a cozy window seat and spending time bird watching. I could happily provide hours of entertainment while keeping an eye on the neighborhood wildlife. ✨ I'm hoping to find a quieter home where I can relax, feel safe, and enjoy all the love I deserve. ✨ I eat a prescription diet, which means you won't have to stress about choosing the right food for me. Even better, I'll come with my food when I'm adopted, so there's no need to rush out and shop on adoption day! I know my perfect family is out there somewhere. Maybe they just haven't seen me yet. If you think I might be the missing piece in your home, I'd love to meet you. And if you can't adopt, sharing my story could help me find the people I've been waiting for. ❤️ Love, Cassa 🐾 To learn more about me, email adoptions@savedbyzade.com