From setting up their space to building trust and teaching routines, here’s what you can look forward to (and prepare for!) during your kitten’s first days at home.

Temperature isn’t just a number—it’s the single most important indicator of whether a kitten’s body is functioning normally or slipping into crisis. Understanding why warmth matters, how to check for hypothermia, and what to do if you find a cold kitten can make the difference between life and death.

Shelters across the country are overwhelmed, especially during “kitten season” (spring through fall), when the number of homeless kittens skyrockets. Many facilities simply don’t have the resources or staff to care for every kitten who needs help. If the shelter can’t help, what can you do? Don’t panic. There are options — and what you do next could make all the difference for those kittens.

This quick, 60-second assessment can tell you whether the kitten is safe to monitor, needs to be rescued, or is in immediate danger.

Spaying a mother cat is one of the most impactful things you can do to prevent unwanted litters — but what happens when that mom is still nursing her kittens? Let’s walk through the facts, dispel the myths, and share best practices to ensure mom and babies stay healthy and safe.

When temperatures soar, outdoor animals suffer quietly — often with no escape from the relentless heat. Whether it's community cats living in feral colonies or wildlife trying to survive in your backyard, summer heatwaves can be deadly without a little help from compassionate humans. Here’s how you can be their lifeline during extreme heat.

Foster parents pour their hearts into caring for the tiniest, most fragile lives — and sometimes, despite everything, those lives slip away. At Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance, we want to say this clearly: You are not alone. You are not a failure. And your love mattered.

Spaying and neutering are some of the most important — and most misunderstood — procedures in animal rescue. If you're a new adopter or foster parent, it's completely normal to feel nervous about putting a kitten or cat through surgery.

Whether you're a busy student, a full-time worker, or someone unsure about a long-term commitment, short-term fostering can still be life-saving.

Opening your home to foster kittens is one of the most impactful, life-saving things you can do — but like anything new, it comes with a learning curve. Whether you're bottle-feeding newborns or socializing shy weaned kittens, it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed at first.

The first 24 hours are all about creating a gentle, positive transition for your new little friend. Kittens are resilient, but a new environment can be overwhelming — so your role is to provide calm, comfort, and space to adjust. Here’s what to expect, what to do, and how to set your kitten up for success from day one.

The truth is: saving even one fragile kitten isn’t cheap. But every dollar spent is a direct investment in a life that might not have made it without help.

This guide is here to help you provide the life-saving care these tiny, fragile lives need to thrive.

In this post, we will explore and outline the different stages of kitten development, highlighting the crucial aspects that will help you provide the best care and support for their overall well-being.

When new kittens enter a shelter environment, it is crucial to conduct comprehensive nose-to-tail examinations to ensure their well-being...

To keep your new pet safe and prevent any accidents, here are some simple steps to kitten-proof your home before adopting a kitten.

Adopting a kitten from an animal rescue is not only a responsible choice but also a more cost-effective one

Kittens are notorious poop machines. In this blog post, we will discuss the most common reasons why kittens often experience diarrhea.

Fading Kitten Syndrome is a term used to describe a set of symptoms that can affect newborn kittens. It is a serious condition that can lead