Young kittens are so cute, yet they present a difficult situation for shelters required by contract to provide animal control work. Unless foster homes are available, we have no options. Kittens under 8 weeks of age are not yet old enough to be held at shelters; they have undeveloped immune systems and are highly susceptible to a variety of illnesses.
Additionally, the 'round-the-clock care kittens require is beyond shelters' resources. When shelters have underage kittens and no foster care providers, it is almost a certainty that kittens will be euthanized. It is important that the public understands this sad reality. The solution? One does not allow cats to breed irresponsibly. You may also choose to care for young kittens in your home or care for them until they are at least 8 weeks old. By then, they have developed some immunities and stand a chance in a shelter.
Truly, if you want to help, fostering is the answer. We hold orientations just for people interested in becoming foster parents. Currently, PHS/SPCA has 50 kittens in foster homes. Please call (650) 340-7022, ext. 328.
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