Is MOM withthem?
Great ! Leave them in place !Don 'f forget to reach out tous for spay/neuter when
kittens are 8 weeks old ! Seeageing chart
If kittens arenot
injured/sickwatch for momto come back
for 4 hrs
Can youfosterthe
kittens?
Do you needsupplies forfostering?
We can giveyou a fostersupply list !
When 8 weeksold , help themfind forever
homes !
I FOUND A KITTENWhat do I do?
I found akitten/s
Did momcome back?
Great !See
above !
Visit our CareCenter for afoster kit !
Dont forget toreach out to
us forspay/neuterand adoptionassistance !
NO YESNO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
Bring toCare
Center
Visit us at: https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/Call us at: 562-940-6898 (SOUTH County)
661-940-4191 (NORTH County)
Young kittens rely on mom andtheir litter mates in their nest tokeep them warm as they cannot
regular their own bodytemperature. But they may lose
some body heat when mom is notwith them, so unless they ALSO fitone of the other decriptions in thisFAQ sheet, leave them and check
again in 2-4 hrs to see if momcame back.
Dirty
DOES THIS KITTENNEED MY HELP?
Mom is great at keeping herbabies clean. Kitten that
need your help may havefeces, urine or dirt on theirbodies. Their coats may be
wet and genital areas may bered and irritated from
possible urine scalding.
Well fed kittenstypically have a round,
full appearance totheir bellies. Visible
bones, sunken bellies,and pale skin may
indicate they aren'tbeing fed.
Hungry orphaned kittens willmeow and cry loudly. BUT,
loud kittens alone does NOTindicate they are orphaned.
Mom may be watching you inthe shadows or on her way
back. Leave the kittens for 2-4 hrs and check on them
again. If the kittens are quiet,mom came back to care for
them!
If you seedischarge/crusting of theeyes and nose this may
indicate the kittens are sick.Check them for wounds
and open sores that pointto injuries.
This FAQ sheet refers to kittens under 5 weeks of age. For more info, visitus at: https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/
Or call us at: 562-940-6898 (South County) 661-940-4191 (North County)
Noisy
Cold
Thin
Sick/Hurt
This kittenneeds our help
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