Misty's Itty-Bitty Kitties

Misty's Itty-Bitty Kitties I provide 24/7 lifesaving, nurturing, loving care to premature, neonatal, orphaned motherless kittens. I will be their voice and strength.

I have been in animal rescue and rehabilitation for decades with a passion for neonatal, motherless kittens. What is a neonatal kitten? A neonatal kitten is the kitten at its tiniest, newborn to 4 weeks old. Every spring and summer, thousands of motherless kittens are at the risk of death on the streets and in shelters. Let me be their voice and give them a fighting chance!

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02/03/2025

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02/01/2025

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This is Ravyn, a teeny tiny kitten that I took in at 1 day old back in August 2022. She’s living her best life with an a...
01/21/2025

This is Ravyn, a teeny tiny kitten that I took in at 1 day old back in August 2022. She’s living her best life with an amazing family!! I love getting updates on these babies!

In preparation of the upcoming kitten season, I’ve been organizing my kitten room, cleaning out bins and taking inventor...
01/20/2025

In preparation of the upcoming kitten season, I’ve been organizing my kitten room, cleaning out bins and taking inventory of our much-needed items. If you’re in a position to help, I’ve put together an Amazon wish list…Just click on the link below. The future tiny babies and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Orange kitten cuteness for your Sunday. This is Ravioli from 2 kitten seasons ago. He’s living his best life now as Rook...
01/19/2025

Orange kitten cuteness for your Sunday.
This is Ravioli from 2 kitten seasons ago. He’s living his best life now as Rookie!!

01/18/2025

Are the kittens I just found really abandoned or orphaned?

You just found tiny newborn kittens and their mother is nowhere to be seen. Before that rescue instinct kicks in and you scoop them up, take a deep breath, step back and evaluate the situation. The kittens’ best chances for survival are with their mom. Keep in mind that your presence may keep mom cat away, so monitor the nest from a distance.
Mother cats may leave their kittens for several hours at a time. If the kittens are warm and don’t appear sick or in distress, their mom is likely nearby, getting food or hiding from you.

Your immediate role:
Help the mother cat do her job: Provide high-calorie food and fresh water in a nearby location (but not too close to her nest). It’s a myth that cats won’t care for kittens after you’ve touched them; however, if you hover around, she will likely move the kittens. Keep your distance and let her do the hard work of raising her babies.

If the kittens are truly abandoned or appear sick, cold or nonresponsive when you touch them, you'll need a different game plan. The younger the kittens are, the quicker you’ll need to act and the more care they’ll need from experienced caregivers.

Stabilize the kittens: Place the kittens in a warm, safe place with a gentle heat source (but one they can move away from if they grow too warm). Assess their overall health. Don't try to feed them, keep them warm while you contact a legitimate rescue. Time is crucial with neonatal kittens. Never feed cow’s milk or any other formula to kittens! Rescues are equipped to handle all the proper feedings.

Just wanted to share pics of some of my last season neonates. I miss them, but they are all living their best lives in t...
01/17/2025

Just wanted to share pics of some of my last season neonates. I miss them, but they are all living their best lives in their furever homes!

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