Happy Sunday, Cats.com community!
Shelters and animal rescues are rarely empty, but when spring rolls around they see an influx of kittens. Spring marks the beginning of kitten season, when new kittens come in faster than they can be adopted out. During kitten season, shelters can use all the help they can get.
In this Sunday’s mailer, we’ll talk about ways you can support your local shelter or rescue this spring. And read to the end to learn about this week’s cat in need, Rainbow! |
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How to Help Your Local Rescue This Kitten Season
Spring is prime mating season for cats in North America, and it signals the start of the busy season for local animal rescues and shelters. On top of the usual abandoned cats, shelters see an influx of pregnant cats and litters of kittens—many of which are too young or sick to be adopted immediately.
While many shelters start prepping for kitten season months ahead of time, it doesn’t take long for resources to run dry.
Here are a few ways you can support your local shelter this kitten season:
- Adopt. If you don’t have your heart set on a kitten, consider adopting an older cat that might be overlooked during kitten season.
- Foster. Space is limited in shelters, so many rely on volunteers to house and socialize cats until they can be adopted.
- Donate. Monetary donations help pay for veterinary treatment, while donations of food, litter, toys, and bedding help with day-to-day operations.
- Volunteer. Donate your time and skills to support your local shelter—even sharing on social media can make a difference.
- Join a TNR program. Trap-neuter-release programs help keep feral cat populations under control.
Shelters are more than happy to accept donations of cat food and litter but certain supplies are particularly valuable during kitten season. If you’re looking to make an impact with a donation, here are some ideas to consider.
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PetAg KMR Powder Milk Supplement for Kittens
Kittens that haven’t been weaned are particularly challenging for shelters to care for—this is where fostering makes a big difference. Most shelters provide supplies for their volunteers, but kitten milk replacer is expensive. |
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This kitten milk replacer powder is a shelf-stable alternative to liquid. Easy to mix with water, it provides the essential nutrients newborn kittens need in a highly digestible form.
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Exotic Nutrition Wonder Nipples
Very young kittens often need to be fed by syringe. Using a silicone nipple helps simulate a more natural feeding experience for kittens separated from their mothers.
Wonder Nipples from Exotic Nutrition are ideally sized for kittens and can be used with most luer-tip and slip-tip syringes.
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This Week’s Cat In Need: Rainbow
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Shelters will be bursting at the seams with kittens for the next few months, but don’t overlook the senior cats looking for a happy home. If you’re not up to the challenge of taming a feisty new kitten, a low-key older cat might be right for you.
Meet Rainbow, an 11-year-old female calico living in Miami, Florida. After her owner suddenly passed away, she was put out on the street. Fortunately, she was found and brought to Love n Light Furever rescue where she’s currently awaiting adoption.
If you’re looking for a loving lap cat that still has a little pep in her step, Rainbow is your girl. She loves to cuddle but she’s always down for a quick play session. Her sweet and gentle personality would be a great fit for a quiet home where she’s the only cat.
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Sneak Peek At Tuesday’s Mailer
In Tuesday’s mailer, we’ll explore the subject of indoor versus outdoor cats. Check your inbox to learn the risks of letting your cat outside. And don’t forget: Next week we’re rolling out new templates for our weekly mailers! |
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Meet The Author
Kate is a pet food nutrition specialist and writer who has been part of the Cats.com family for over three years. She is the doting owner of three cats - Bagel, Munchkin, and Biscuit - and often shares stories about them in weekly mailers like this one! |
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Meet The Author
Kate is a pet food nutrition specialist and writer who has been part of the Cats.com family for over three years. She is the doting owner of three cats - Bagel, Munchkin, and Biscuit - and often shares stories about them in weekly mailers like this one! |
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