Don’t Kit-nap Kittens!

Mom Will Likely Return! Please Don't Intervene.

When we find a litter of kittens, our good-hearted instincts tell us to rush to the aid of these fragile felines. Thankfully, human intervention is typically not required. In fact, the best thing you can do is leave the kittens alone. Mom will likely return shortly, and it’s critical that the kittens remain in her care as she offers the best chance for survival. If you are extremely certain that the kittens are orphaned, you can then step in and help by caring for the kittens until they’re old enough to find homes. The chart below will help you determine what steps to take if you’ve found kittens. Thinking about bringing kittens to the shelter? AHS is currently caring for over 600 kittens! Our Kitten Nursey and Bottle Baby ICU is overflowing and we desperately need your help. We do not have space to provide more kittens the care they require, but our compassionate volunteers and staff came up with a solution! We’ve launched a new care-in-place program designed to make it convenient for good Samaritans to care for newborn kittens in their home. We will provide all the necessary tools, including care kits, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery and training to ensure these little felines get off to a healthy start, and help you find them forever homes when they’re ready. We've even created this tutorial to show how easy it can be! Learn more.

Don't Kit-Nap Kittens!