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Most rescue organizations house kittens in large rooms in cages filled with the essentials: a litter box, toys, water, and food. Some organizations keep kittens in a more home like setting. They have foster homes with help socialize kittens and get them ready for life with a new family.
Cat and kitten rescue organizations vary on their use of euthanasia for un-adopted kittens. Some organizations will use this method is cats or kittens stay too long in the shelter. Others operate strictly as no-kill shelters.
There are even rescue organizations that cater to specific cat breeds. Persian cats and kittens are generally the most popular breed. But, there are organizations that serve all kinds of breeds.
What Do Rescue Organizations Do?
The question really should be what don’t rescue organizations do. Depending upon the organization and its budget, they house and feed cats. They provide spay and neuter services. They may offer cat wellness clinics to the community. They may also provide animal behavior classes and training to prospective pet owners.
Some rescue organizations even collect kittens and cats from larger shelters that use euthanasia and house them until they can be adopted.
In order to adopt a kitten from a rescue organization, you usually have to pay a fee. The fee may cover the cost of immunizations, desexing, and some administrative costs.
If you choose to adopt a kitten from a rescue organization, be sure to do your homework and thoroughly examine the environment. Ask lots of questions. Get references. Ask about fees. Ask about any extra shots your kitten will need. Watch to see if kittens are handled and socialized properly.
Where Do They Get Kittens?
In rescue organizations, kittens come primarily from owners who could no longer care for their felines. Maybe there was a large litter just born. Maybe the owner was sick. Or maybe the cost of caring for a kitten was just too much.
Strays and abandoned cats make up a sizeable portion of rescues as well. Lastly, kittens may have come from other local rescue organizations, city pounds, or shelters.
Where Can I Find a Rescue Organization?
You can find a kitten rescue organization by looking your local telephone book or directory. Regional animal or pet magazines often run ads and articles about local organizations as well.
The internet, of course, offers a wealth of information about local rescue organizations. Veterinary offices also have a wealth of information about pet resources in an area.
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