Day-one bundles
Starter kits, curated by species.
A checklist and a shopping cart in one — everything a new pet needs, plus a first-month roadmap.
New Puppy Starter Kit
Everything a new puppy needs on day one — from crate to chew toys, vet-approved food to enzymatic cleaner.
Kit contents
- Crate with dividerSize to adult weight× 1
- Two stainless bowlsBacteria-safe× 1 set
- Puppy food (small bag)Same as breeder/shelter× 1
- Adjustable collar + ID tagReflective preferred× 1
- 6-ft flat leadNo retractable× 1
- Enzymatic stain cleanerFor accidents× 1 bottle
- Chew toys mixDifferent textures× 3–5
- Puppy padsOptional if indoors× 1 pack
- Slicker brush + nail trimmer× 1 each
- Vet-first-visit reminder× book within 72h
First-month timeline
- Day 1Quiet arrival — crate + water only, minimal handling
- Day 2Introduce feeding schedule and short outdoor potty trips
- Day 3–7Meet vet, begin socialization at safe locations
- Week 2Start puppy class enrollment, first grooming exposure
New Kitten Starter Kit
Set up your new kitten for a stress-free arrival with essentials picked by cat behaviorists.
Kit contents
- Litter box (uncovered, large)Nothing fancy× 1
- Clumping unscented litter× 1 bag
- Wet + dry kitten food× 1 week supply
- Water fountainEncourages drinking× 1
- Scratcher (vertical + horizontal)× 2
- Wand teaser + refills× 1
- Carrier (hard-sided)× 1
- Ceramic food bowlsPrevents acne× 1 set
- Nail clipper + treats× 1 set
- Vet-first-visit reminder× book within 1 week
First-month timeline
- Day 1Confine to safe room with all essentials
- Day 2–4Expand access, introduce family slowly
- Day 5Vet visit, spay/neuter timing plan
- Week 2Introduce other pets through scent swap
New Bird Starter Kit
A vet-approved package for cockatiels or small parrots — cage, pellet-based diet, foraging enrichment.
Kit contents
- Flight cage (species-appropriate)× 1
- Perches of varied diametersNatural wood× 3–4
- Stainless food + water cups× 2 sets
- Pellet-based dietHarrison's / Roudybush× 1 bag
- Chop bowl + veg prep board× 1
- Foraging toys× 3–5
- Shreddable toys× 3+
- Cage cover10–12 hr dark sleep× 1
- Bath dish or mister× 1
- Avian vet first check× book within 2 weeks
First-month timeline
- Day 1Set up cage before arrival, quiet room, no touching
- Day 3Begin sitting nearby daily, no forced interaction
- Week 1Offer treats through cage bars, start step-up work
- Week 2Vet check, DNA sexing if desired, target training
Aquarium Starter Kit (20-gal)
A cycled, community-ready 20-gallon setup — the sweet spot for beginners.
Kit contents
- 20-gallon glass tank× 1
- Adjustable heater (100W)× 1
- HOB filter (rated 40+ gal)× 1
- LED hood× 1
- Aquarium sand or gravel× 20 lbs
- Live plants starterAnubias, java fern× 4–6
- Water conditioner + bacteria starter× 1 each
- Master liquid test kit× 1
- Gravel vacuum + magnet cleaner× 1 each
- Food starter (flake + frozen)× 1 set
First-month timeline
- Day 1Assemble tank, add substrate, plants, water, dechlorinate
- Day 2–7Add ammonia source, monitor cycling daily
- Week 2–5Watch ammonia → nitrite → nitrate turn
- Week 6Add first fish slowly, 25% water change weekly
Rabbit Starter Kit
Modern free-roam rabbit setup — x-pen, hay, litter box, and enrichment.
Kit contents
- Metal x-pen (36-in tall)× 1
- Large litter box + hay rack× 1
- Paper-based litter× 1 bag
- First cutting timothy hay× 1 bale
- Timothy-based pellet× 1 bag
- Ceramic bowls + water crock× 2
- Willow chew ring + toss toys× 3+
- Untreated wood chews× 5
- Snuggle safe warmerOptional cold climate× 1
- Exotics vet appointment× book first month
First-month timeline
- Day 1Set x-pen in quiet room, offer hay/water/litter box
- Day 2–7Sit low, hand-feed pellets, build trust
- Week 2Vet check, spay/neuter timeline
- Week 3+Expand roaming area, rabbit-proof cables