Should I cuddle the new cat if she cries during the first night?

Should I cuddle the new cat if she cries during the first night?

Arden Moore (Animal Behavioral Specialist, Editor and Author) gives expert video advice on: How do I prepare my family to meet the cat?; How do I introduce the cat to her new home?; How do I introduce my new cat to my old cat? and more...

If you have a new cat and they're in this strange new environment and they don't know where they are, it's probably likely that that cat might be crying out during the night. They're scared; they don't know where they are. This is your opportunity that you may end up cuddling a little bit with the cat, and it's OK. Some people actually put an alarm clock near the cat's bed. It mimics the momma cat's heartbeat, if you will. Just expect for the first few nights when you bring a cat or a kitten home, they may need a little time to adjust. You may not be getting that full eight hours of sleep, but sacrificing a little bit of sleep might go a long way in making that cat feel more at home quicker.