15,000 Vulnerable Animals Helped Through ASPCA’s Kitten Foster Program

Today, July 10, is National Kitten Day and in honor of the holiday, we are thrilled to announce a significant achievement of caring for 15,000 kittens through the ASPCA Kitten Foster Program in Los Angeles. This program relies on the generosity of foster caregivers who provide lifesaving care to kittens in need. This milestone comes during the height of feline breeding season, also known as kitten season, a time of year when shelters nationwide are overwhelmed with vulnerable, newborn cats.

The 15,000^th kitten, Juno, was brought into the Los Angeles County Animal Care Center, Baldwin Park by a Good Samaritan. At roughly three months old, this partially blind kitten was in need of medical support. To get the care she needed, the Animal Care Center requested our help.

After being transferred into our care, Juno was put into a foster home, where her foster caregiver provided unwavering support. Now, Juno is thriving in her foster home and has even been paired with a helper kitten to help her navigate the world with limited vision. Our staff is currently monitoring her eyes, which may require surgery to help prevent further infection and relieve any potential pain.

“Every kitten deserves a chance to thrive,” said Hella Tyler, director of foster care for the Los Angeles feline programs. “Reaching 15,000 kittens rescued through our Los Angeles Foster Program is more than a milestone, it’s 15,000 toe beans and little heart beats that have been given hope, care and the opportunity for a brighter future. This is all made possible by our incredible dedication of our foster volunteers and community — we are so grateful!”

Right now, our Los Angeles Foster Program is in urgent need of specialized foster caregivers, willing to help care for sick kittens or provide frequent bottle-feeding. Learn more about how you can foster kittens in Los Angeles! Alternatively, if you’re in New York City and want to foster kittens, get more information here or find a shelter near you.