'Tis the Season ...which for kitten availability means the middle part of the year during the warmer months. Many people do not realize that normally, mother cats do not deliver kittens in the cold winter months. Every year this creates a high demand for kittens in winter when none are available for adoption and an imbalance in summer when there are too many kittens waiting for homes. 

Unfortunately, female cats that are not spayed can deliver several litters each summer, so "Kitten Season" explodes every year starting in late March and normally lasts into November, with just a few late arrivals in December. So when searching for that special new addition(s) to your household, adopt when there is an abundance of kittens waiting for homes!

When Kitten Season ends every year, worn-out mother cats, tired foster homes and exhausted shelter workers are relieved. However, the end of Kitten Season also signals a good time for teenage kittens and adult cats to finally find a "forever" home of their own!

These older animals are often overlooked when competing for homes with cute, cuddly baby kittens. So the winter months are a great time for older animals to be adopted! Both playful teens and adult animals have the extra advantage of identifiable personality traits to make a good match with your situation and they are usually calmer with better manners than a young, rambunctious kitten whose high activity level may not be good for all homes.

So remember, every year during the warmer months, rescued kittens are available in high numbers and the winter months are great for giving a patiently-waiting adult animal a home. Whichever season you choose to adopt, please see our website or visit our adoption centers to see our wonderful rescued felines.

If you are planning to add a kitten(s) to your family within the next few months, adopt now before Kitten Season ends for this year!