04/17/2021
This is one of the best "Found Kittens" charts out there, thanks to Ventura County Animal Services !! If you find kittens and they are in a safe place, do not move them!!
Our goal is to trap and spay 100% of nursing community cats, to be sure that her current litter is her last litter!! If you move or continuously disturb or hover over a litter of kittens, their feral mom may not come back for them, and will be off to get pregnant again! A good trick to check if mom is around is to draw a circle around the kittens with flour or a similar non-toxic powder, and check for mom's footprints. She is sneaky! As much as you want to see her, she doesn't want to be seen!
If you find a litter of kittens in a safe location, please leave them be, and contact us as [email protected]! If you decide to keep or adopt out the kittens on your own, please contact us for low-cost spay and neuter opportunities before they are adopted out! Let's work together to end Ventura County's feline overpopulation!
Many cats, including stray and feral cats, go into heat and give birth during the warmer months. Known as Kitten Season, shelters like the HSVC are flooded with litters of young kittens during this time of year.
Kittens are often found unattended in streets, yards, or neighborhood areas. While it may seem like these fur babies have been orphaned, most kittens have not actually been abandoned by their mothers. It is more likely that their mother is out getting food or even hiding close by.
So how do you know if a litter of kittens has been abandoned? Check out this graphic from our friends at Ventura County Animal Services to help you decide when it is appropriate to move/relocate found kittens!
