Spring is here and with that comes the start of “kitten season.”  What’s “kitten season,” you ask? “Kitten season,” as defined by the Humane Society of the United States, is the time of the year when cats give birth, flooding animal shelters and rescue groups across the nation with homeless litters of kittens.  “Kitten season” is really three seasons in one, beginning in spring, peaking in late spring or early summer, and ending in the fall. “Kitten season” occurs because there are too many cats, both owned and unowned, who are not spayed and neutered and as a result, reproduce. Kittens under 8 weeks of age need constant care. This type of care is not always an option at your local shelter. Due to health issues, age, or space, underage kittens may be humanely euthanized.

So, what do you do if you see kittens in your neighborhood?

Your first instinct might be to scoop them up and take them home or take them to a shelter, but that may not be what’s best for the kittens. There’s a lot to consider when deciding if kittens should be picked up. 

Before picking up the kitten, and bringing them into your CASA

Follow the CASA method (thank you Kitten Lady)