grab a local phonebook or search some online yellowpages for local humane societies, animal shelters, or animal care and control agencies. Local humane society shelters generally work pretty hard to get animals adopted rather than exterminated. You could also look for local places you could adopt a kitten from and ask them who to call. Local veterinarian offices likely would be able to tell you of possible shelters nearby (occasionally veterinarian offices will actually take in a stray or two themselves).
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You can contact local animal shelters, rescue organizations, or animal control services to pick up stray kittens. They have the resources and expertise to safely handle and care for the kittens.
maybe up to 5 kittens
Mother cats carry their kittens by the neck because this is where they are naturally built to pick them up. The loose skin around the neck allows the mother cat to transport her kittens safely without causing harm. It also helps the mother cat to move her kittens to a new location quickly and efficiently.
A person who picks up stray dogs is often referred to as an animal rescuer, a stray dog rescuer, or a dog shelter volunteer. They help provide care, shelter, and potentially find permanent homes for these animals in need.
The average is 3-5 but sometimes they have just 1 and sometimes they have 9. The chance of having stillborn kittens inrease as the number of kittens in a litter increase because there isn't enough room.
A cat can typically have a litter of 1 to 9 kittens, with the average litter size being around 4 to 6 kittens. The size of the litter can vary depending on factors such as the cat's age, breed, and health.