Is it OK to adopt one kitten?
Despite the common belief that cats are solitary animals, they’re actually incredibly social beings who thrive when they have feline friends from an early age. That’s why I always recommend adopting two kittens, or adopting a solo kitten only if you already have another young cat in the home for the kitten to befriend.
Will shelter kill kitten?
Many kittens are born between early spring and late summer, a period known as kitten season. Most shelters are ill-equipped or unable to provide such care, so too often, these kittens are “euthanized.” The smallest neonatal kittens sometimes can’t even survive for more than a few hours without intensive care.
How many kittens get euthanized?
Each year, approximately 2.7 million animals are euthanized (1.4 million cats).
Where do cats go after they are adopted from a shelter?
Some of the cats that come into our shelter need medical care, socialization, or in the case of kittens, time to grow up before they can be adopted. These cats are often placed in foster homes where they are cared for temporarily until they’re ready to find a forever home.
Where can I adopt a cat in the UK?
Our centres and branches are currently closed to the public but you can still adopt a cat from us virtually through our hands-free homing initiative. Thinking about adopting a cat or kitten?
Is it easy to adopt a cat from Cats Protection?
They are likely to be more energetic than older cats too – something worth thinking about before you consider kittens for adoption. While our branches and centres are all unique, Cats Protection aims to make the cat adoption process as easy as possible.
How long does it take to adopt a cat from Cat Care Society?
In general, the adoption process takes between 1-2 hours from start to finish. This can change if the cat you’re interested in has special medical or behavioral concerns that will need to be addressed by our staff. Once you’ve met the cat that’s perfect for your family, there are a few final steps before you’ll be able to take them home.
Where can I find adoptable cats in my area?
Use the nationwide database of cats looking for good homes below! Search by zip code to meet available cats in your area. Please note, these cats are from rescues and shelters nationwide and are not available through the ASPCA.
Is there a kitten rescue in Los Angeles?
Meet our cats and prepare to fall in love. Kitten Rescue was founded in the spring of 1997 and has grown to be one of the largest and most respected animal welfare groups in Los Angeles. We are a non-profit, volunteer-run organization devoted to finding loving new homes for unwanted, homeless cats and kittens.
How many cats have been rescued by Kitten Rescue?
Kitten Rescue volunteers place over 1,000 cats and kittens into homes every year. Since we began, we have rescued and placed over 21,000 cats (and counting!) into loving homes. Watch Kittens on our Live KR Kitten Cam! Need your daily dose of cuteness and stress relief?
Is it possible to adopt a kitten for the holidays?
With the holidays coming up–and the pandemic continuing–chances are kitten adoption may be in your future. But there’s more to kitten adoption than bringing home your baby cat. Learn about what to do–and what NOT to do–in this kitten adoption guide.
