Like all cat rescues, we are often asked to take in kittens and pregnant cats.  In the past there has usually been a defined "kitten season" with very few kittens being born over the winter months.

This year it's different!  We have kittens kittens and more kittens.

Please can you help us to pay some of the costs we'll encounter.  Every penny will be gratefully received.

Some of our current kittens are:

The Spices

Have you heard of spicy kittens?  Don’t worry, this isn’t a baby cat covered in garam masala!  The term “spicy kittens” is one we use for kittens that haven’t been handled.  Typically, they come from backgrounds where there has been little or no interaction with people and so they react by spitting, hissing and biting as a way to protect themselves.

Recently we were asked by a local vet to take in 11 kittens aged about six to eight weeks that had been left at their practice.  The kittens are probably from two litters, and some are much more spicy than others.  This probably means that one litter has been handled more than the other.

Typically when we take in a litter of small kittens we put them in a foster home together where they remain until they are 10 weeks old and big enough to be neutered and rehomed. It’s also good for kittens to be with other kittens so that they learn to pounce, play and interact with each other well.  But for spicy kittens their need is different.  They need to learn to trust humans and they won’t do this if there is another cat or kitten to bond with. 

So we have had to assess each kitten individually to see if he or she needs one to one fostering or would be OK with a sibling.  As you can imagine, the resources this requires is enormous - it blocks up many of our foster homes for weeks which means that we may have to turn other cats away.

Jinx

Jinx and her new litter of kittens on the morning of April 29th and they have already stolen the hearts of everyone at Yorkshire Cat Rescue.

All the team are thrilled to bits that Mummy Jinx and her kittens seem to be all healthy and happy. 

Imagine the joy on Jinx's face as she watches her little kittens grow and play, knowing that they have a safe and loving environment to grow up in. 

Jinx and her babies may be tiny, but their impact on our hearts is huge. By donating to us you will not only help us care for these beautiful kittens but will also enable us to continue our work in rescuing and providing shelter to other cats and kittens in need. 

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these precious babies and ensure that cats like Jinx and her kittens have a bright, happy and wonderful future.

The Friends Kittens

These beautiful adorable kittens were found dumped in a ‘Bag for Life’; they were found by someone in their garden and immediately taken to the vets. 

The fur-babies are now with a fosterer who is providing them with the love, cuddles, and attention they deserve. In honour of their resilient and fun spirit they all have been named after various characters from the TV series ‘Friends’.  

To continue to care for these kittens requires your help. By donating now you can help us ensure they have regular check-ups, vaccinations, and plenty of food to ensure they grow up buoyant, healthy, and happy.

By donating to us you will not only help us care for these beautiful kittens but will also enable us to continue our work in rescuing and providing shelter to other cats and kittens in need. 

Please help if you can, and if you can afford it please consider making a regular donation.

Thank you for your support.