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Black Cats and Halloween

Humane Society of the United States | Article

Black cats are steeped in superstition. Depending on where you live, it is either good luck or bad luck to have a black cat walk either toward you or away from you. Whether they are feared or revered, one thing is for sure: Black cats and witches go hand-in-paw as spooky symbols of Halloween. But as the icons of a holiday with roots in pranks and hijinks, concerns for the safety of black cats loom large as soon as pumpkins begin to adorn doorsteps. Read more >>

How Old Is That Kitten? Flowchart

Alley Cat Allies® | PDF

Kittens are adorable at any age, but did you know that figuring out how old a kitten is can help determine what sort of care they need? It can be tricky to tell, but our at-a-glance kitten progression chart, featuring Darling the kitten, is here to help you out! Download >>

How Old Is That Kitten? Kitten Progression: At-a-Glance

Alley Cat Allies® | Article

Kittens are adorable at any age, but did you know that figuring out how old a kitten is can help determine what sort of care they need? It can be tricky to tell, but our at-a-glance kitten progression guide, featuring Darling the kitten and his siblings, is here to help you out. Read more >>

I Found Kittens Outside, What Do I Do?

ASPCA | Article

Did you know kittens are one of the most vulnerable populations in animal shelters and that many end up there because of well-meaning animal lovers? The ASPCA wants to assist you in identifying the best approach for helping kittens in your community. Removing kittens from their current environment may not always be the right answer as the mom cat could be nearby getting food (or hiding from you)—and no one can care for a kitten like their mom can! Read more >>

Kitten Care Webinar Series

Kitten Lady | Videos

Fostering has never been more important than it is today. Animal shelters are greatly relying on us—the general public—to step up and lend a hand as foster parents. Kitten Lady and Royal Canin have proudly partnered to bring you the Kitten Care Webinar Series! This free training resource enables active and prospective foster parents to learn the fundamentals of kitten care and develop lifesaving skillsets. Watch webinar series >>

Kitten Lady

Kitten Lady | Website

Hannah Shaw is a kitten rescuer, humane educator, and New York Times bestselling author who has dedicated her life to finding innovative ways to protect animals. Her project, Kitten Lady, strives to create global change in the way we perceive and treat the tiniest and most vulnerable felines. Explore website >>

Myth Buster: Adopting Black Cats at Halloween

Best Friends | Article

There is an old rumor that adopting black cats around Halloween is dangerous because there are legions of devil worshippers or animal abusers out there looking for black cats to sacrifice or torture. Not true says adoptions guru Mike Arms, brainchild of the annual Home for the Holiday’s promotion and president of Helen Woodward Animal Center. Read more >>

Preparing Neonates Live Q&A Webinar

American Pets Alive | Video

There’s no experience necessary for this webinar! Whether you are just getting started, or you have been operating a neonatal kitten nursery or foster program for years, there are always questions before the season hits. Watch webinar >>

TNR Scenarios: Mom and Kittens

Alley Cat Allies® | Article

Discovering a mom and her kittens during Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) can be an adorable yet challenging experience (mostly adorable). There are some important factors to consider in this scenario, like: “Should you leave mom with her kittens?” “Are the kittens old enough to separate from mom?” “What if you find kittens without mom?” “How can you safely trap mom and kittens at the same time?” Read more >>