Found kittens? If you've found kittens in Tampa Bay here's what to do.
START Are the kittens injured HERE: or critically sick?
CALL 813.625.0910
YES
or email TNVR@humanesocietytampa.org
NO
ESTIMATE THE AGE OF THE KITTENS
0-2 WEEKS OLD
2-4 WEEKS OLD
4-6 WEEKS OLD
6-8 WEEKS OLD
8+ WEEKS OLD
Eyes closed or barely open
Eyes open and alert; becoming mobile
Very mobile and often talkative; can eat food
Very active and playful; around 1-2 pounds
Very active and playful; 2 pounds or more
STOP! Can you see the mom cat OR a nest? YES
NO
DON'T KIT-NAP!
ARE YOU SURE?
A kitten's best chance of survival is with mom. Leave the kittens where they are.
Mom may be off hunting or not want to come around if people are present. Watch for her to come back for a few hours.
If you want to help, make sure mom has access to shelter, food, and water and contact a TNVR group to have mom and kittens fixed when ready.
PRO TIP: Leave a ring of flour around the kittens. Check in a few hours if you see mom's foot prints in the flour!
MOM CAME BACK
If the kittens are friendly, utilize social media and your personal network to try and find them homes. Or reach out to HSTB at 813.876.7138 or TNVR@humanesocietytampa.org to coordinate spay/neuter services.
CALL 813.625.0910 or email TNVR@humanesocietytampa.org for confirmed orphaned kittens.
STILL NO MOM
Visit HUMANESOCIETYTAMPA.ORG for more kitten care resources. Humane Society of Tampa Bay | 3607 N. Armenia Avenue | 813.876.7138