Help wanted: Kitten Season

Kitten season. If you love cats that probably sounds like a magical time of year. Kitten season is real and while it does indeed produce wonderful, loveable kittens, too often they are unplanned and unwanted. 

So, what is kitten season?
Female cats mate and give birth from early spring to late autumn. With a gestation period that averages just over two months, cats can have two-to-three litters per year producing between three and five kittens per litter. When you consider a cat’s typical 10-year breeding span, one female cat can produce up to 150 kittens!

Kittens, kittens and more kittens

When kitten season arrives, shelters across the country are overrun by an influx of kittens. At Feline Rescue, we are busy preparing for the incoming kitten take-over, but we can’t do it without your support.

How can you help with kitten season? There are several ways you can make a difference:

Make a donation

The easiest way is to make a donation online.

You can also ship or drop off supplies at:

• Our adoption center at 593 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104.
• Between now and May 5, one of two Chuck and Don’s: Edina (6821 York Ave S, Edina 55435) or Woodbury (265 Radio Drive, Woodbury 55125). 
• Between May 21 and June 1 at Bone Marché (3777 Park Center Blvd, St. Louis Park)

Supplies needed include KMR or Breeder’s Edge kitten formula, Royal Canin BabyCat wet and dry food, wand toys and much more. See our entire wish list on Amazon.

Attend a Kitten Shower

Do good while having fun! Bring the family for games, treats and a guest appearance by the very kittens you can help. We are hosting Kitten Showers to raise funds and gather supplies for homeless cats and kittens. 

• Saturday, May 5, between 10am-2pm
  Chuck & Don's Edina (6821 York Ave S, Edina 55435
• Saturday, May 5, between 10am-2pm
  Woodbury (265 Radio Drive, Woodbury 55125) 
• Friday, June 1, between 4-7pm
  Bone Marché (Next to Lunds & Byerlys, 3777 Park Center Blvd, St. Louis Park)

Adopt a cat or kitten

If you are looking to add a new furry member to your family, Feline Rescue is the place to be! You can review our eligible kitties online or stop in and let our friendly volunteers help you find the purrfect companion at our adoption center.

At Feline Rescue, cats and kittens always come first. We are grateful for any and all support you can offer during the wondrous time of year that is kitten season.

Written by Tara Fahey
Photography by Kris Kaiser