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DON’T KIT-NAP THIS KITTEN SEASON Kitten Season has started again in sunny South Florida and chances are good that you may come across tiny newborn kittens outside. DON’T TOUCH THOSE KITTENS - their lives depend on it! They’re cute and tiny, but Kitten Season is NOT cute. During early spring until late fall, cats mate and give birth to numerous kittens. It’s this time of year in which shelters across the country feel added pressures. Good Samaritans see these kittens and desperately want to help them. The best way to help these kittens when you see them is to watch closely – where there is a nest of newborn kittens, mama cat isn’t too far away. Mama most likely went to find food for herself so she can continue to nurse her kittens until they are able to eat on their own. Once you see mama come back to her litter, you can make it easy for her to find food! Set up some food and water far enough away from her nest so it does not attract predators, but she can still eat and get back to her kittens quickly. Easy, right? round-the-clock care and animal shelters may not have enough staff or fosters to care for these tiny newborn kittens. The kittens’ best chance for survival is to stay with their mother. Mama’s milk has antibodies that help them to grow and get strong. Mama also teaches her kittens important survival skills. Once the kittens are 2 pounds or 2 months old, they are old enough for vaccines and spay/neuter, and can then go into an adoption program like the one at Peggy Adams. WHEN YOU SEE KITTENS, ask yourself these questions: • Where is mama? • Can I see her? Yes? – Leave food and water at a distance. No? – Watch for 24 hours and, if needed, reach out to your local animal shelter for advice. • What if I need more information? please visit PeggyAdams.org/Found-Kitten-Resources After 24 hours, if you notice that mama hasn’t come back to her kittens, this is when they MAY need human intervention. Please know that neonate (newborn) kittens require INTERESTED IN HELPING TO FOSTER NEWBORN KITTENS? Please visit PeggyAdams.org/Foster or email us at Foster@PeggyAdams.org 4 <strong>Shaggy</strong> <strong>Sheet</strong> | Spring 2023
SAVING TINY LIVES Keebler Keebler was the first to arrive at the start of last year’s kitten season. Just days old and abandoned, his condition was severe. He needed intensive care and spent a few nights in an oxygen tank at a specialty veterinary clinic. Keebler’s health was touch and go but with ongoing treatment by Peggy Adams’ veterinarians, and the affection from a loving foster family, he flourished. He’s now running and chasing toys, purring and happy in his forever home. Peggy Adams takes in over 500 kittens during the spring and summer months. Our foster families provide essential care and bottle feeding, along with endless love until these kittens are old enough for adoption. Want to help kittens like Keebler? BECOME A FOSTER PARENT! Peggy Adams will provide: • Free foster training based on your schedule • Free food and litter • Free medical care and support For more information and to become a foster volunteer, please visit PeggyAdams.org/Foster or contact us at 561-530-6068 or Foster@PeggyAdams.org PeggyAdams.org 5
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Page 3: WE FEEL SO LUCKY TO HAVE JIMMY, NOW
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Page 9 and 10: PEGGY ADAMS WELCOMES JANE TOMSICH,
Page 11 and 12: THANK YOU to all our sponsors! Soci
Page 13 and 14: DANGEAU Adopted 8/15/22 When I adop
Page 15 and 16: GRACE SOCIETY We appreciate the sup
Page 17 and 18: Marianne Powers Mary & David Pressl
Page 19 and 20: GIVING COMES IN MANY WAYS - A Donor
Page 21 and 22: WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF THEM? Peggy A
Page 23 and 24: Fun + Friends = Saving Lives The Yo

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