How to Find Homes For a Litter of Kittens

Introduction: To a cat lover, nothing warms the heart and puts a smile on your face better than seeing a new liter of adorable kittens, full of life and adjusting to a new world. Unfortunately, kittens grow into adult cats and the reality eventually sets in that a caregiver cannot possibly keep them as pets.

Step 1: Finding homes for a liter of kittens is tough enough, but to ensure all of the little ones are going to good home where they will be loved and appreciated can be incredibly difficult. Given the state of society in general, there is an every-growing segment that has ill intent for the kittens you may be attempting to place. That group has no hesitation whatsoever in using kittens as fodder for training fighting dogs, using kittens as live food for large reptiles, or selling them as subjects for laboratory experiments.

Step 2: While it is nearly impossible to know the intent of a person expressing a desire for a kitten, there are a few things that can be done to enhance the the odds in favor of the kitty. Begin by asking people that you know and are familiar with if perhaps they would be in the market for a new pet. This can be accomplished simply and easily by posting a flyer at work, school, church or social organizations that you may associate with.

Get the kittens weaned and eating independently as soon as is practical - the sooner you do this the sooner the kittens can be adopted out. If financially able, get the kittens vaccinated and spayed or neutered. When these things are completed, the odds of someone wanting one of your kittens is increased considerably. Unless you know a person that wants to adopt one of your kittens very well, don't give the kittens away for free. Charge a small amount of money for each, in the $15 to $20 range, to discourage and make it impractical for those with bad intent to benefit.

Step 3: Dependent upon the size of the liter, the aforementioned steps may result in some measure of success, but you may have a few kittens remaining that need homes. A good source to find homes is your local vet - not to be morbid, but many people have to put down their animals daily, and they may be looking for a new pet. Your Veterinarian will also know where all of the local and regional no-kill shelters are that may be willing to take your kittens.

Even if you need to drive a moderate distance to a no-kill shelter and make a reasonable donation, you can rest assured in the knowledge that the kittens will be cared for a give a decent chance at a good life with people that will cherish their company.

Tips: When looking for homes for kittens be creative and don't give up easily!

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