PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s kitten season! While it might sound cute, it may be a anxious time of 12 months for Valley animal shelters as extra young animals could also be introduced in from the group.
Arizona’s Family went to the Arizona Humane Society this week to be taught concerning the significance of fostering kittens and puppies not simply this time of 12 months, however all 12 months lengthy. The shelter mentioned it’s in search of extra “foster heroes.”
“Our ICU gets so full at this time of year,” Carrie Hughes, AHS foster supervisor, mentioned.
Last 12 months the nonprofit mentioned it took in additional than 2,000 kittens.
Staff says they want around-the-clock care, with bottle feeding about each three hours. Arizona’s Family obtained a demo on bottle feeding.
Nikki Mockus, AHS shelter medical supervisor, mentioned the trick is to put the kittens on their chest and provide the bottle at a 45-degree angle. She mentioned you possibly can inform they’re occupied with their meal when their ears twitch.
The shelter additionally desires to place out one other reminder this spring: don’t “kitnap” kittens. If you discover kittens in your neighborhood, Hughes suggests monitoring them for about eight hours to see if mother comes again, as she’s usually foraging for meals. Put meals and water out, Hughes mentioned, and if mother doesn’t present up, you possibly can contact AHS for sources.
Here is extra info when you’re occupied with fostering.
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