How do you keep newborn kittens alive?
Kittens should be kept in a cat carrier wrapped in a few layers of towels. Using a heating pad or heat disc (often the safer option) for pets alongside a soft fleece blanket can also help keep them warm. Ensure that the carrier is large enough for your kitten to move away from the heater when they want to.
When to take a kitten to a shelter?
If the mom does not return within an hour or two, it is time for you to step in and help. 2. Don’t take the kittens to a shelter. Unless your local shelter specifically has a program for neonatal kittens, bringing an orphaned kitten to a shelter is a death sentence.
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.
Where can I go to take care of my newborn kittens?
Get help from your veterinarian or local animal shelter. Do not feel like you need to provide care for these kittens all by yourself. Caring for newborn kittens is a difficult job and you may not have everything you need to ensure their survival. Contact your local veterinarian or animal shelter for assistance.
When is it safe to hold a newborn kitten?
Mother cats may reject their kittens or get upset if they are handled too much, so it is in their best interest to leave them alone if she is still around. However, from the age of 2-7 weeks it is important to get kittens used to being held by humans. [7] Handle kittens gently. Be very careful when handling a newborn kitten.
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.
If the mom does not return within an hour or two, it is time for you to step in and help. 2. Don’t take the kittens to a shelter. Unless your local shelter specifically has a program for neonatal kittens, bringing an orphaned kitten to a shelter is a death sentence.
Where can I adopt a kitten to save a life?
Adopt a kitten, save a life! Adopt-a-Pet.com is the world’s largest non-profit homeless pet adoption website. We are like an ad agency for shelters and shelter pets, helping them get exposure. Millions of people see our database of pets each month, and we display many tens of thousands of homeless pets to potential adopters.
How old are the kittens at Rescue Me?
3 kittens available for adoption, they were strays and are now ready for homes. They are 9 weeks old as of 5/30… » Read more » URGENT: This animal could be euthanized if not adopted soon.
