05/18/2025
Great information! Save this post! Kitten season is here, but the overwhelming majority of kittens don't need to be "saved".
Look into TVNR to help control the unhoused cat population and prevent kittens in the first place!
🚨 Found Kittens? Don’t Kit-Nap! 🐾
If you come across kittens in Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, or Poquoson, take a moment before intervening.
Here’s what you need to know:
🕒 Wait and observe – Mom may be off feeding herself. Give it a few hours to see if she returns.
🌡️ Kittens under 4 weeks can’t regulate their own body temperature and need a heat source—ideally their mother.
🍼 Unweaned kittens need to be fed every 2–4 hours depending on age, and must have mother’s milk or kitten formula—never cow’s milk.
🚗 If kittens must be moved, make sure to take mom too, especially if going to a shelter.
💌 Want to help? If you're interested in fostering kittens that do end up at the shelter, email Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter at [email protected] to learn how you can get involved!