If you find kittens, don’t panic.
If they look healthy and warm, mom is likely nearby looking for food. Observe from a distance — if she doesn’t return after several hours, they may need help. El Paso TNR is not a rescue, but Save the Kittens offers helpful steps.
Kittens from birth to eight weeks do best when raised by their mothers, as mom will return to care for them.
Only pick up a litter of kittens if they are cold to the touch, or if you’ve checked back and noticed mom hasn’t been back for 12 hours.
Only pick up a litter of kittens if they are cold to the touch, or if you’ve checked back and noticed mom hasn’t been back for 12 hours.
Many residents bring kittens to the shelter thinking they are in danger because their mother is not present. They are often unaware that mother cats care for their kittens from a distance, leading to the unintended 'kidnapping' of these kittens, which separates them from their main source of health.