Saving a neonatal kitten is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It’s also one of the hardest. And for many shelters across the country, it’s simply something they cannot do alone.

Newborn kittens enter the world with almost no defenses of their own. For their first few weeks, they rely on antibodies passed from their mother’s milk to help protect them from disease. But once they’re weaned — or if they’re orphaned from birth — that natural protection fades quickly, leaving them vulnerable to viruses that can spread fast and turn deadly in a matter of days.

A kitten’s age determines everything about the care they need: what they can eat, whether or not they need help staying warm, how often they should be fed, and even whether they need to be with a foster, at a shelter, or with their mom.

Bringing home a kitten is one of life’s purest joys — those tiny paws, bright eyes, and endless purrs can melt even the busiest heart....

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.

Here’s how to write an adoption bio that helps cautious kittens find the patient, loving homes they deserve.

At Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance, we knew we needed to offer around-the-clock support to our foster parents — but we also knew that burning out our staff wasn’t an option. So, we got creative. Here’s how we built a 24/7 foster emergency support system that actually works — and how your rescue or shelter can, too.

If we want to keep saying “yes” to kittens from overcrowded shelters, bottle babies found outside, or kittens in urgent need of medical help, we have to make sure that adoptable animals are seen, noticed, and chosen. Adoptions are the engine that keeps the rescue machine running. So when things slow down? We have to adjust.

Rescues like ours can’t do it alone. Shelters can’t do it alone either. But together, we can build a safety net strong enough to catch the most vulnerable lives — from bottle babies to senior cats.

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.

Every kitten we save, every supply delivered, every adoption that changes a life — it all starts with the heart and hands of a volunteer.

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.

If you’ve ever wondered whether one shift at a rescue really makes a difference, let us reassure you — it does.

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.

One of the most common myths about fostering is that it’s only possible if you’re home all day. But the truth is, you can absolutely foster kittens while working full-time.

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