Shares

Cue the graduation music and prepare for all the pomp and circumstance as some of Houston SPCA’s smallest felines are graduating from their warm incubators and critical care in the neonatal kitten nursery and heading into the Foster Program now that they can eat soft food (gruel) on their own and are stable at 4 weeks old. Once they grow stronger over the next few weeks in Foster, they will be ready for the Adoption Program where they will be microchipped, spayed or neutered and receive their first round of vaccinations.

Since the Nursery opened this year in March 2022, 193 fragile neonates have been cared for in the lifesaving nursery where they receive constant care including hand-feedings every two-to-three hours by staff and volunteers. Last year, the Houston SPCA cared for 493 newborn felines and puppies in the Nursery.

The Houston SPCA is hosting an online Graduation Party as they need items for the neonatal nursery that can be found on their Amazon Wish List including pet bottle nipples, heating pads and kitten formula.

Those interested in volunteering or would like more information should email volunteer@houstonspca.org or call 713.869.7722.

The Adoption Center is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. You can view all of the available pets in advance at www.houstonspca.org. Established in 1924, The Houston SPCA is a 501(c) (3) organization that relies on 100% donations, does not receive any government funding and is not affiliated with any other animal welfare organization.