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 to take a cat you can no longer take care of?

Your local animal shelters or rescue groups may offer low-cost veterinary care or training services or be able to refer you to other organizations that offer these services. Find your local shelters and rescues by visiting The Shelter Pet Project and entering your zip code.

Why you shouldn’t give away kittens for free?

Giving any pet away is misguided. People tend not to value what they don’t pay for. By the time a cat or dog is checked out by a vet, including shots, worming, health testing, and spay/neuter, a “free” pet will easily cost in excess of $100, and that’s just for starters.

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.

Does PetSmart take kittens?

Cat Adoptions Nearly every PetSmart store features a Cat Adoption Center where kittens and cats can be adopted during store hours, 7 days a week.

Does PetSmart take stray cats?

PetSmart does not take cats, though you are allowed to bring your cat into the store if you are shopping. If you attempt to surrender a cat at a PetSmart location, you will be turned away and given other options.

Is it cruel to give away kittens?

It is a common misconception that kittens can be separated from their mothers as early as 8 weeks old. However, kittens separated at this time are still at risk for developmental, social, and health issues. Instead, kittens should remain with their mothers until they are 12-14 weeks old.

Where can I advertise my kitten for free?

Advertising Kittens

Shelter/rescue website.
Social media.
Neighborhood listservs/online communities.
Local newspapers.
Petfinder.
Craigslist.
Old school flyers posted around town.

How do I catch a stray kitten?

Set out at least one baited trap for each cat and kitten in the family. See if you can catch them all in separate traps first. Think like a cat. If you’re able to trap one kitten, immediately set the back of a second trap of a similar size end-to-end against the front of the trap holding the kitten.