Most people who find newborn kittens think the shelter is the safest place to take them, but during kitten season, that may not be true.
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If you're dealing with found kittens, newborn kittens, or bottle-baby kittens, this video will help you understand what they actually need to survive before you assume the shelter can save them.
In this video, with Deborah Felin-Magaldi of @CatPAWSRescue you’ll learn:
• Why newborn kittens and bottle babies may not survive at an overwhelmed shelter
• What found kittens need before they are old enough for regular shelter or rescue care
• How Kitten Kits, short-term fostering, and community support can help save kittens during kitten season
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**⏱️ Chapters:**
00:00 Why the shelter may not be able to save newborn kittens
02:00 The reality of bottle-baby kitten care
09:11 Why community cats keep creating kitten season
16:31 Spay/neuter, TNR, and local solutions
20:21 How Kitten Kits help shelters and finders
24:55 Short-term fostering without getting stuck
31:41 How to help if you can’t foster
35:11 Be willing to do one piece
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