“Kitten season,” as many people call it, lasts from about March to September in the United States, but that can vary depending on the region and climate. What if you come across a kitten or a litter of kittens somewhere? What should you do? Here are a few guidelines.
Raising a tame cat who’s social and outgoing requires a combination of a good upbringing, even from the time the kitten is in the womb, early handling, and a mom cat with a good temperament. Here are some tips to help your kitten grow into a social adult cat.
It’s heartbreaking to think about a mama cat not accepting her babies, and you may be wondering why it even happens at all. The reasons are many and include a lack of maternal instincts, disease, and deformity among others. Here are some reasons a mother cat might abandon or reject her kittens.
Kids love cat facts, and cat-loving adults do, too! Did you know that cats who fall five stories have a 90 percent survival rate? Do you know how fast a cat can run or how high they can jump? Here are 21 interesting cat facts that kids–and grown-ups–may not know that can further immerse them in the feline world!
As the weather turns colder and the nights grow dark sooner, many people start to experience a case of the cold weather blues. What better way to fight off the fall and winter funk than by soothing your soul with five adorable kitten videos?
If you’re looking to adopt a feline companion, you have a lot of choices to make. One of the most important is whether to get a kitten or adult cat. Both kittens and mature felines have their pros and cons. Here’s what you should consider.
Want a friendly, confident cat? The way you raise a feline during early kittenhood plays a huge role in achieving that goal. Here are a few things you should know about kitten socialization.
Socialization is the process of exposing a kitten to new experiences, sights, sounds and people.
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 12th this year, and we couldn’t be more excited to honor all the great cat moms out there. The kittens in these pictures are showing their mama cats some appreciation with licking, snuggling, playing, and more.
Mama cats are there from the very beginning, from nursing their kittens to teaching them how to play, stay safe, and develop their natural cat instincts. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are ten videos of mama cats and their kittens.
Easter is on the way! It’s a holiday we celebrate with our friends and family, including our furry family members. Here are 25 pictures of Easter cats who are ready to hunt for eggs, open their baskets of presents, and pose with their bunny friends!
A tiny kitten was found clinging to a guardrail on a busy Los Angeles freeway. Thankfully an observant motorist contacted Hope For Paws Rescue.
At first they aren’t so sure but the calm pup puts them at ease and they are fast friends.
Honest question: Are we ever really prepared to deal with that moment when our kittens turn into cats?
Think of the change this way: If kittens are all about high-octane, slapstick humor, then adult cats are the dry wits making sarcastic snipes from the sidelines.
Watch these fluffy babies play with an electronic bug!
Because a hug can make the nightmares go away…
If you are a fan of kittens, Harry Potter or Emma Watson you’re in luck! This video is for you.
A police officer took home an orange tabby kitten after a fellow officer found it beneath a dumpster in the rain. The two make great partners!
Gallery: A behind-the-scenes look at how some American animal shelters and rescues are starting kitten nurseries to ensure newborn felines remain healthy until adoption.
The kittens are still bottle feeding and need around the clock care but will soon be available for adoption! Adopt them all!