We’re expecting … KITTENS! That’s right, kitten season is in full swing — the summer months are the busiest! As the days grow longer, female cats go into heat more often, resulting in more litters. This brings hundreds of kittens into APS, needing lots of loving care. And YOU can help — read on to find out how!
Have you been waiting for “just the right time” to adopt a cat or kitten?
There’s no better time than the present! Take a look at our adoptable cats to see who’s here, or just come on in — we’re sure to have a perfect match for you!
Not ready to adopt? Foster!
You don’t have to be an expert on cats or kittens — maybe you’ve never even had a cat before, and you don’t have the first clue about fostering them. All you really need is the willingness to open your home to kittens in need, and some time to spend with them! We’ll work with you to identify your comfort and skill levels and match you
with the perfect kitten(s) to fit your home. We’ll provide all the supplies you need, and all veterinary care for cats and kittens in foster is covered by our shelter medical staff.
Sound good? Learn more about kitten fostering here.
Can’t foster or adopt right now? Donate!
APS is putting out the “Cat Signal” for help with supplies for our furry friends! Check out our kitten season wish list on Amazon for crucial supplies such as nutritious food for mama and babies, cat litter, and cozy heating pads shipped directly to us. We and our tiniest furballs are so grateful for any donations you bring or send to us. For a printable version of the wish list to take to your favorite pet store, click here.
You can also donate directly to help us have a great kitten season! It costs about $500 to supply each foster family with the resources to care for our kittens. Can you help us with these critical needs?
At APS of Durham, we work hard to help our kittens grow, thrive, and be adopted into new loving homes. But this lifesaving program can only be its most successful with support from our foster families, volunteers, and donors. We’re thankful for your help!
PSA: Wondering what to do if you’ve found kittens?
We get this question a LOT this time of year, and we’re here to help! Say you’re out taking a walk in a wooded area, and you see a litter of kittens with no mama cat in sight. Your spidey senses go all a-tingle, and your first instinct is to gather them up. If the kittens look healthy, though, that’s usually not the best course of action. The safest place for young kittens is with mom, and she is likely just out foraging for food. Check out this guide to determine your best next move. (You can also download it to share it with others!)
