Bringing home a new cat is often an exciting experience for you and your family, but the other pets you have in your home may not feel the same way. It usually takes some time for your existing pets to acclimate themselves to your new cat or kitten. Knowing how to introduce your new pet can keep that cat and your current pets happy and safe.

Set Aside a Spare Room

The best way to introduce your new cat to your home is with a private place for that cat. Set aside a room just for that cat. You can use your bedroom, a spare guest room, the laundry room or even a bathroom. Place a new litter box, food and water dishes and some toys for the cat. This lets your new pet feel more comfortable living in your home and lets your other cats get used to the scent of a new cat.

Take Things Slow

It’s important that you take things slow and give your pets the time they need to get to know each other. Let the new kitten out of its room for a few minutes at a time, and step back. Give the cats time to sniff each other and check each other out. Slowly increase the amount of time you let the new kitten out of the room every day. Giving your pets time to see and be around each other ensures that they can live together happily.

Learn More

Getting a new pet is a big deal and takes a lot of hard work. You should always educate yourself on the animals you are bringing home before and after they arrive. Whether it is a new cat, bird, or if you are interested in getting one of the best guard dogs  available, you should gain plenty of knowledge beforehand by checking out a pet care website or by purchasing a book on pet training and care.

Celebrate Halloween at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk with Boo at the Boardwalk. Hours are from 12-4p. Dress up in your costumes and trick or treat  with your family. Free face painting, crafts, and new events for 2015.   Go for fun Trick or Treating. Pumpkin Patches, Beach Maze, and more.  The aquarium is open year round, and is a great place to have a birthday party no matter what time of year it is.

There is Boo on the Boardwalk during the weekends of Oct 17 & 18 and also 24 &25, which is great fun for kids (and the whole family).

Underwater Pumpkin Carving in the Aquarium (Four Shows!)
Oct. 17 & 24: 12:30-1, 3-3:30

November 7 the aquarium will host Animal Adventures: Hiding in Plain Sight

This series of programs is designed for those who are budding animal lovers. These programs take place on scheduled Saturdays and may feature crafts, games, stories, and live animal visits. For full descriptions, please visit our website.
Pre-registration & sneakers are required.

On the 8th you and the family can go behind the scenes and tour the aquarium like from top to bottom- and not the “normal” way.  See what the animal keepers see on this fun and educational tour- Pre-registration & sneakers are required.

There is always something fun happening at the aquarium, check it out for more information, programs, and dates.

Happening at Boo at the Boardwalk: Perky’s Pumpkin Derby (October 24). Click here for more information!

ShopRite is celebrating The Honest Company’s in-store arrival by launching four Pop-Up Shops at select stores in New Jersey and New York throughout October: The ShopRite of Greater Morristown (10/7 – 10/11), The ShopRite of Vails Gate (10/7 – 10/11), The ShopRite of Stirling (10/14 – 10/18) and The ShopRite of Parsippany (10/14 – 10/18).
The introduction of The Honest Company to ShopRite stores is a key part of ShopRite’s health and wellness strategy moving forward, continuing to expand to meet consumers’ need for safe and organic offerings. The products will be first introduced into three New Jersey and one New York store, each of which reflect a high consumer desire for products that are non-toxic for the family.

“We’re so pleased to welcome The Honest Company to ShopRite stores,” said Will Magistrelli, Director of Specialty Grocery, Wakefern Food Corp. “Our shoppers expressed a strong desire for safe and effective baby, home care and personal care products, without compromising style or efficacy – so working with The Honest Company was a natural fit for the direction in which we are looking to expand. We look forward to a long partnership with Honest!”
The launch of the partnership will kick-off at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown on October 7 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and honestly delicious brunch for media.

“The Honest Company and ShopRite share a joint commitment to providing families with safe and effective products for their home,” said a spokesperson for The Honest Company. “We are thrilled to partner with them to make The Honest Company accessible to more families throughout the northeastern United States. Now, more people can enjoy the convenience of finding Honest baby, personal and home care products in addition to our beautifully designed diapers and wipes at their local supermarket.”

The Pop-Up Shops will offer The Honest Company’s baby products, including diapers, wipes and baby personal care, as well as home care products, such as laundry and dish soap. One of the hero product offerings will be The Honest Discovery Box Gift Set – complete with face and body lotion, hand soap, shampoo and body wash, laundry detergent and organic healing balm at a price point of $13.99. Each Pop-Up Shop will be equipped with dedicated sales assistants to help ShopRite customers find the perfect products for themselves, their children and their homes.