It’s heartbreaking to think about why a mama might abandon her babies. The reasons are many and include a lack of maternal instincts, disease, and more.

We couldn’t be more excited to honor all the great cat moms out there for Mother’s Day. The kittens in these pictures are showing their mama cats some love!

In this video, a kitten named Chamomile is playing with a fluffy cat named Zuko. Send this video to someone who could use some warm, fuzzy feelings today!

“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.

Just as children’s dietary needs differ from those of healthy adults, your new kitten’s optimum diet is different from that of a mature cat.

Kids love cat facts, and cat-loving adults do, too! Here are 21 interesting cat facts that kids and grown-ups may not know!

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?

Lots of cats have a reputation for being shy, running to hide under the bed when guests come over, or refusing to come out of their carrier at the veterinary clinic. The good news is that, with some early kitten socialization training, it doesn’t have to be that way.

The Persian kittens in this video are so fluffy and cute! They’re working on their stalking and pouncing skills; although, it looks like their bug toy may be turning the tables and chasing them, too! Watch for your daily dose of cute.

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. 

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.

Kittens are endlessly fun and impossibly cute, but it’s also important to know exactly what you’re getting into when you adopt. Here’s a checklist for when you bring home a new kitten, including essential play, biting, and litter box tips.

Your new kitten is adorable and cuddly. But sometimes, at night, they transform into a violent wolverine, attacking your hands and feet with wild abandon. Fortunately, there are ways to keep your kitten from sinking their little fangs into your ankles every time you turn away.

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.

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.