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Twelve gifts for someone who has just brought a cat or kitten home: a place to hide, a warm bed, a sturdy scratching post, a brush, toys and a top-opening carrier. Banded from under £10 to a treat, rebuilt each morning from that day's prices.
Under £10
A wand with a pompom, feathers and a bell for playing together, the fishing rod type Cats Protection suggests for a new cat. The feathers can come off with rough play, and the bell may startle a shy kitten.
4.4 on Amazon · 424 ratings · recorded 27 Sept 2026
Under £20
A starter box for finding out what a new cat likes: a collapsible tunnel, a feather wand, mice, balls and springs, per the listing. Buyers single out the tunnel; some of the smaller pieces are flimsy.
4.6 on Amazon · 9,610 ratings · recorded 27 Sept 2026
Under £50
Cats Protection lists a sturdy scratching post for every new cat. This sisal pole stands 85cm on a 50 x 40cm base, the listing says, tall enough for a medium or large cat to stretch out.
4.8 on Amazon · 1,269 ratings · recorded 27 Sept 2026
A treat
Cats Protection suggests a sturdy plastic or metal wire carrier and says top-opening ones are usually easier. This coated-mesh basket opens from the top over a deep tray base, per the listing. Big cats need the large size.
4.8 on Amazon · 1,855 ratings · recorded 27 Sept 2026
All treats
A wand with a pompom, feathers and a bell for playing together, the fishing rod type Cats Protection suggests for a new cat. The feathers can come off with rough play, and the bell may startle a shy kitten.
Buyers like: Kittens and adult cats both love chasing it(10 of 13 reviews)
Catit Pixi treat dispenser mouse
A wobbling mouse the cat bats to release treats or dry food, with an opening that adjusts, the listing says. Cats Protection counts puzzle toys among its boredom busters. Food-keen cats stay busy; others can lose interest.
Buyers like: Sturdy, well-made plastic that survives rough play(8 of 13 reviews)
Always "on offer"31 of 31 days
Speedy Panther 22-piece cat toy set
A starter box for finding out what a new cat likes: a collapsible tunnel, a feather wand, mice, balls and springs, per the listing. Buyers single out the tunnel; some of the smaller pieces are flimsy.
Buyers like: The tunnel is the favourite piece in the box(5 of 13 reviews)
Worth waitingon offer 21 of 31 days, not today
MORA PETS self-warming cat mat
Cats Protection puts a soft, warm bed somewhere quiet on a new cat's list. This 61 x 45cm mat needs no electricity, the listing says, and its cover unzips for the wash. It is a pad rather than a cushion.
Buyers like: Cats take to the mat readily(6 of 9 reviews)
Real deal today
A place to hide, which Cats Protection says a new cat's room should have, with a lounging platform on top. The listing gives 41.9 x 41.9 x 33cm, a sisal scratch pad, washable sherpa covers and a dangling toy.
Buyers like: Feels sturdy once it is put together(7 of 13 reviews)
Cat Mate 4-way locking cat flap
A present for later, once the cat is ready to go out. The listing gives in-only, out-only, open and locked settings and a liner for doors up to 50mm thick, for small and average cats. It needs fitting.
Buyers like: Straightforward to fit in a door or wall(8 of 13 reviews)
EHEYCIGA L-shaped cardboard scratcher, 68cm
Cardboard on the floor and up the wall in one piece, for a cat that scratches both ways. Since Cats Protection suggests one extra scratching post, this suits a second room. Cardboard wears down and needs replacing.
Buyers like: Cats start using it almost as soon as it is set up(5 of 9 reviews)
Limited time deal
aumuca self-cleaning cat brush
A brush is on both the Cats Protection and PDSA lists for a new cat. The listing says the pins have rounded tips and a button pushes the fur off. It does less on thin coats, buyers find.
Buyers like: Cats settle for brushing with it, including some that used to resist(9 of 13 reviews)
Always "on offer"31 of 31 days
Feandrea sisal scratching post, 85cm
Cats Protection lists a sturdy scratching post for every new cat. This sisal pole stands 85cm on a 50 x 40cm base, the listing says, tall enough for a medium or large cat to stretch out.
Buyers like: Solid and steady, even when large cats climb or swing on it(9 of 13 reviews)
Limited time deal
A high spot is on Cats Protection's list for a new cat's room. This tree has five levels on a 43 x 43cm base, sisal posts and a cat house, per the listing. Big, boisterous cats can tip it.
Buyers like: Sturdy and stable once built(7 of 13 reviews)
Worth waitingon offer 20 of 31 days, not today
A plug-in camera for checking on the new cat from work, with two-way audio and colour night vision, the listing says. Saving clips to the cloud needs a paid Blink plan after a free trial.
Buyers like: Clear picture by day and at night(5 of 8 reviews)
Worth waitingon offer 14 of 31 days, not today
Cats Protection suggests a sturdy plastic or metal wire carrier and says top-opening ones are usually easier. This coated-mesh basket opens from the top over a deep tray base, per the listing. Big cats need the large size.
Buyers like: The top opening makes lowering a cat in much easier(5 of 13 reviews)
Sources: Cats Protection: Preparing for a cat; Cats Protection: Bringing a cat home; Cats Protection: How to choose and use a cat carrier; PDSA: New kitten checklist; GOV.UK: Get your dog or cat microchipped.
