What if I find a Kitten outside?

  • Determine the age
    • 1-2 Weeks: eyes closed, not mobile, under 1lb, needs to be nursed
    •  3-4 Weeks: eyes open, begin to move around
    • 5-7 Weeks: talkative, curious, eating on their own
    • 8-9 Weeks: Playful, active, eating well, around 2lbs
  • Gather your materials

  • Are they injured? 
    • Yes: call the vet or clinic
    • No: get them to a safe warm shelter

Foster until 8 weeks old, then the kitten can be spayed/neutered and adopted. If mom is found with the kitten(s) and friendly take her in too!

Age Progression of Litter I fostered in 2021

1 week old
3 weeks old
6 weeks old
9 weeks old