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Help for kittens in Los Angeles

We're collaborating with local shelters, rescue groups, veterinary clinics, and spay/neuter services in Los Angeles to provide support for the care of found kittens.

If you’ve found kittens who need your help and are sure the mother isn’t returning, here’s what you’ll need to know about finding them lifesaving care in Los Angeles. 

Mom with her kittens

Did you find a healthy kitten with mom nearby?

The best thing to do for healthy kittens is to leave them with their mother, who is often nearby planning to return and care for her babies.

Has mom not returned, or do the kittens look sick or injured? Find out what to do next »

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Found a kitten who is visibly sick or injured? 

Seek veterinary attention immediately from a local veterinarian or the nearest animal shelter. 

LA Animal Services shelter locator »

County of Los Angeles shelter locator »

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Questions about veterinary care? 

Check out the Kitten Lady’s guide to understanding veterinary needs, common physical ailments, and caring for the most vulnerable kittens. 
Understanding kitten health

Los Angeles spay/neuter services 

Spaying and neutering are key in ending the killing of homeless pets in shelters. 

The list below includes a small selection of spay/neuter services offered in Los Angeles. Please note that it is not all-inclusive. Some clinics may also provide vaccines and limited wellness care for veterinary needs beyond sterilization. 

Check to make sure the facility is open, to get more information on the services offered, and to schedule an appointment.  

You can also go to a private veterinary clinic or animal hospital for veterinary needs, including spay/neuter services.


LAAS free and low-cost spay and neuter vouchers »

Find low-cost spay and neuter clinics in Los Angeles »

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Foster kittens to save lives

When you foster kittens, you become part of a lifesaving team working to create a bright future for homeless kittens here in Los Angeles.

You can foster for Best Friends, or you can volunteer with one of our partnering shelters in Los Angeles. Your help is especially important from March through December, when kittens arrive in overwhelming numbers at our nation’s animal shelters.

When you foster with Best Friends, we'll provide the necessary supplies and support to make sure the kittens get the love and care they need. Do you have questions about fostering with Best Friends? Email fosterla@bestfriends.org.

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Join the NKLA kitten rescuer program 

No mom to be found? You can be the rescuer, and we’ll show you how!  For more information, text us at 323-861-3364.
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Questions about fostering? 

When you foster a kitten, you’re not only ensuring that these adorable fuzz balls get a chance to grow up and find families of their own, you’re helping to make space in the shelter for others.
See how fostering kittens saves lives

Help your local animal shelter or rescue group 

At Best Friends, our goal is to get more dogs and cats out of shelters and into homes and make every shelter in America no-kill. Each and every one of these shelters needs caring people like you to adopt, foster, donate, volunteer, and advocate to help save the lives of pets in your community. 

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Still need help?  

If you have a question or need some guidance, email us at fosterla@bestfriends.org text us at 323-861-3364 (no phone calls, please).  

 

Our partners around the country 

Jacksonville Humane Society

Arizona Humane Society

Alley Cat Allies