It’s Kitten Season in Central Virginia!

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Each spring and summer time, a rise in kittens are born throughout Central Virginia. Named, Kitten Season, the Richmond Animal League (RAL) is informing the general public on the right steps to take the subsequent time a kitten is discovered exterior through the hotter months.

In keeping with the animal league, the perfect place for kittens to be is with their mother. RAL mentioned in case you see the mother round, don’t take away the kittens.

Whenever you discover a kitten or a litter of kittens exterior, go away them alone and wait to see if the mother returns. Mom cats might not return to their kittens with folks close by, so be sure that to not hover.

For a listing of assets containing data on caring for orphan kittens, click on right here.

In case you do find yourself with orphaned kittens in your palms, the Richmond Animal League might assist. Whereas the group is just not an open-intake facility, it does present an internet kind to fill out in case the ability has the accessible area. That kind will be discovered right here.

Individuals may also name Richmond Animal Care and Management at 804-646-5573 to see if they’ll absorb any orphaned kittens.