Surrendering Information
We typically only take in kittens 0-8 weeks old and pregnant/nursing cats.
During the spring and summer months, our intake calls are at their highest due to kitten season, so during that time we can not facilitate adult cat/older kitten surrenders. Any kitten/cat over the age of 8 weeks old (unless pregnant/nursing) will not be able to join our rescue during kitten season unless otherwise discussed.
There is no required fee for public surrenders, we ask for a reasonable donation.
All owner surrenders have a required minimum donation of $50 per cat/kitten, unless otherwise discussed.
CONTACTING US FOR SURRENDERING:
The quickest way to reach us is by emailing us at abiggerpurposekittenrescue@gmail.com
Please provide a photo of the kitten(s), any information you have about them, and a good phone number to reach you at.
IF YOU HAVE FOUND AN ORPHANED KITTEN… use the information below
Use the chart below to get an estimated kitten age.
-Do not immediately pick up the kitten unless they are visibly in distress, covered in fleas, soiled themselves, visibly skinny/emaciated, or crying loudly.
-If the kittens ARE NOT distressed, wait 2-3 hours to see if mom returns. If she doesn’t, scoop them up. If she does return, contact us so we can get the entire family. Kittens have the best shot at life when they have their mom with them.
-If the kittens ARE distressed, scoop them up and get them onto a heat source. This can be as simple as uncooked rice heated in a tied sock or a heat pad on a low setting. Young kittens can not regulate their own body temperatures until 5 weeks of age. Cold kittens will develop hypothermia and die.
-DO NOT attempt to feed them. Kittens need a special kitten formula, fed slowly, as they have no gag reflex and will aspirate. They really need to be fed by someone experienced so they do not aspirate. Kittens can not digest dairy products, or homemade formulas. They need a kitten milk replacer with the nutrients, proteins, & fats that best resemble their mother’s milk. They can suffer life threatening issues if fed the wrong milk or if it is fed improperly.
Chart credit to kittenlady.org
