SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Pets Alive! is urging residents to foster neonatal kittens as shelters face a surge of arrivals during peak kitten season, the group said.
The organization reported that San Antonio Animal Care Services is receiving between 20 and 40 newborn kittens daily, exceeding its overnight capacity of eight animals. Officials said kittens without foster placement may face euthanasia due to limited space and resources.
San Antonio Pets Alive! said it provides foster volunteers with supplies, including formula, bottles, food and litter, as well as medical care and support. The group also coordinates adoption placements, including transport to other areas.
The organization said fostering options vary based on availability. Bottle-fed kittens require frequent care and are suited for people who stay at home, while older kittens can be cared for by those with full-time work schedules. Nursing mother cats with litters require less direct care from fosters.
Officials said most fostering commitments last two to four weeks. Volunteers caring for kittens younger than eight weeks may receive up to four hours of volunteer credit per day.
The group said community participation can help reduce euthanasia during the seasonal increase in kitten intake. Interested individuals can apply through the organization’s website or contact its foster program directly.