It's one of the most common questions people ask after finding a mother cat with kittens: Can a cat get pregnant while she's still nursing her babies?

The kitten crisis isn’t just a shelter problem. It’s a community problem. And that means it’s also a community solution.

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.

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.

Understanding where orphaned kittens come from is one of the most important things you can learn if you want to help save them.