Where do you take unwanted kittens?
Contact Local Shelter/Rescue If the kittens appear ill or injured, they should be brought to your local shelter or rescue or a veterinary clinic as soon as possible. Please call first to ensure they are open and can accept the kittens.
Where is the best place to give kittens?
Places to Advertise Kittens for Adoption
- Your Local Veterinary Clinic. Your veterinarian, vet techs, and other employees are usually aware of clients looking for kittens, or others who have recently lost a cat and might be looking for another.
- Local Cat Rescue Groups.
- Petfinder.com.
Does Battersea have kittens?
Although cats can breed nearly all year long, Kitten Season tends to run from April to late autumn. During the summer months, Battersea tends to see a higher number of pregnant cats and kittens coming through the doors, all needing new homes.
What to do if you find a kitten outside alone?
- Bring the whole family inside to a quiet, small room (like a bathroom). You can also use a large dog crate, covered with a blanket.
- Provide the mother cat and kittens with a carrier as a hiding place. Provide food and water, and a litter box placed as far away from the sleeping and eating area as possible.
Will my cat Miss Me When I give him away?
Research has shown that cats don’t show signs of separation anxiety when their owner is away. Some cat owners know this: you return from a holiday but your cat acts pretty indifferently! Other cats even behave like they are “offended” and pretend not to see you at all.
How do I give my cat to the Humane Society?
If you are thinking of surrendering your pet, please consider: Calling our free Behaviour Helpline at 403-205-4455 for additional behaviour support while you wait (we offer knowledgeable information and advice)
How do you find homes for kittens?
You want to find the best and happiest home possible. Contact your local pet supply store and ask for a list of rescue groups or go to Petfinder to find shelters in your area. Be forewarned: during kitten season, shelters are drowning in kittens. No-kill facilities are usually full.
What is the best age to adopt a kitten?
At most shelters and rescues, kittens can be adopted starting at 8 weeks. Breeders will often wait until the kitten has been with their mother for at least 12 weeks, with many breeders waiting until 14 weeks. That’s because there are many perks to sticking around their furry family members.
