You found a kitten. Now what?
If you find a litter of tiny kittens outdoors, it’s natural to want to scoop them up and try to care for them yourself or take them to a shelter. But both of those options might actually place them in more danger. Young kittens are at high risk of dying or being killed in shelters because they require around-the-clock care.
Most shelters don’t have the time, space and people power to attend to the critical needs of young kittens. 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.
STILL NOT SURE WHAT TO DO?
Download the guide to determine whether a kitten needs your help.
Found a kitten who is visibly sick or injured?
Seek veterinary attention immediately from a local veterinarian or the nearest animal shelter.
- Affordable Pet Clinic
3004 Little York Road
Houston, TX 77093
713-692-5100 - North Durham Animal Hospital
2018 N. Durham Drive
Houston, TX 77008
713-863-7387 - Texas Litter Control
32632 Wright Road
Magnolia, TX 77355
24950 Spring Ridge Drive, Building B
Spring, TX 77386
281-528-1238 - PetWorks Express
11326 Westheimer Road, Suite C
Houston, TX 77077
281-870-0570
Caring for kittens
If you’ve found kittens and are sure the mother isn’t returning, here’s what you’ll need to know about providing lifesaving love and care for them.
Get help feeding kittens
Whether it’s your first time fostering or you’re a pro, Best Friends has resources to ensure that your kitten fostering journey goes as smoothly as possible.
Questions about veterinary care?
Houston spay/neuter services
Spaying and neutering are key in ending the killing of homeless pets in shelters.
- BARC City of Houston
3300 Carr St.
Houston, TX 77026
713-837-0311 - Citizens for Animal Protection
17555 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77094
281-497-0591 - Emancipet
910 S. Wayside Drive #100
Houston, TX 77023
713-321-2713 - Harris County Pets
612 Canino Road
Houston, TX 77076
281-999-3191 - Houston Humane
14700 Almeda Road
Houston, TX 77053
713-433-6421 - KAAWS
17259 FM 529
Houston, TX 77095
281-843-5181 - North Durham Clinic
2018 N. Durham Drive
Houston, TX 77008
713-863-7387 - ReadyPet
4031 South Braeswood
Houston, TX 77025
281-888-4610 - SNAP
1801 Durham Drive, Suite 1
Houston, TX 77007
713-862-8001 - Special Pals
3830 Greenhouse Road
Houston, TX 77084
281-579-7387 - Texas Litter Control
32632 Wright Road
Magnolia, TX 77355
24950 Spring Ridge Drive, Building B
Spring, TX 77386
281-528-1238
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 Houston.
Foster for a Best Friends Network partner near you
Don't live near any of the locations above? The Best Friends Network is made up of thousands of public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations and other animal welfare groups, all working to save the lives of dogs and cats in communities like yours across the country.
Each and every one of our network partners needs caring people like you to foster kittens to help save the lives of pets where you live.
Find a network partner near you today:
Help kittens find permanent loving homes
Learn the best ways to get the word out about adoptable kittens.
Still need help?
If you have a question or need some guidance, email HoustonFoster@bestfriends.org.
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