Kitten season is here — and with it comes a wave of the tiniest, most vulnerable arrivals. The Press recently highlighted how this critical time of year brings an influx of newborn kittens into shelters like Joybound, placing extra demand on staff, fosters, and community support systems. It’s a powerful reminder of how compassion, collaboration, and quick action can help these fragile lives get the care they need to survive and thrive. Read more below!
Kitten Season: a Critical Moment for Care, Compassion, and Community
Experts recommend adopting kittens in pairs, allowing them to learn, play, and burn energy together.
Each spring and early summer, “kitten season” brings a surge of vulnerable newborn kittens in need of care. From March-July hundreds of kittens will enter our facility. This seasonal influx places extraordinary demand on animal welfare organizations and highlights the vital role of the community. Dedicated animal care teams, fosters and volunteers’ step in to provide lifesaving support, offering warmth, nutrition, and round-the-clock care during kittens’ most fragile early days.
For those who welcome kittens into their homes, the responsibility goes far beyond rescue. The first few months of life are essential for shaping behavior, resilience, and confidence. Dr. Wailani Sung, Joybound’s Senior Director of Animal Admissions and Wellbeing, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist explains: “Socialization is one of the greatest gifts you can give a kitten…” (Read more)
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