On average, a cat can have anywhere from kittens. Because a cat can have on average kittens during on pregnancy, and a cat can be pregnant several times a year, the cat population gets bigger at a faster rate than the dog population. This is a reason why spaying or neutering your cat is so important. A cat can have more than one litter through one pregnancy.
Shelters and cat rescues almost always need donations and foster parents during kitten season. Adopting or fostering a kitten will provide you with hours of fun and entertainment. Two kittens growing up together will be well socialized, and interested in exploring new things. See more why two kittens are better than one! Curious about what this would be like?
Toggle Menu. Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube. Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about kitten season: What Is Kitten Season? The kittens end up stretching shelter care pretty thin, as they require more attention and help than other older animals. This goes for foster care, as well, since many of the kittens need extra time and space to grow bigger, away from the shelter.
If you would like to help out, here are several ways you can do so:. For information click or tap here. Chrisman also introduced us to a furry feline in need of a home: Robin. She is about 5 years old and loves to snuggle. If you are home a good chunk of time and want a companion, she would be a great fit for you. In the spring and summer, dozens of homeless and unwanted cats and kittens can be surrendered to MHS in just one day.
It's not only in Michigan — shelters all over the country are flooded with kittens this time of year. Pet overpopulation is a huge problem. Browse the cats and kittens that are available for adoption today. Your donation today can help provide shelter, food, kitty litter, vaccinations, sterilization and other medical care. It's a huge project and we need your support!
Every spring, the Michigan Humane Society and other animal welfare organizations brace for this most challenging time of the year for saving feline lives — when our animal care centers and caring foster homes are filled not only with homeless cats as we are year-round, but endless litters of unwanted kittens, all needing a second chance.
Just one unspayed cat, her mate and their offspring can produce thousands of homeless animals. The result is far more cats and kittens than there are available good homes.
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