I have found a litter of stray kittens. What should I do?

If you find a litter of kittens, please leave them where they are. Their mother might have heard you coming, so you can't see her, but she's probably hiding somewhere nearby. Kittens have the best chance of survival if they are with their mother, especially if they are very young.

If you are sure their mother is not around, and the kittens are too young to survive on their own (e.g. their eyes are still closed and their ears are pinned down), or if they appear in need of urgent medical treatment, call the RSPCA Welfare Hotline on 1300 278 358. If you are nearby, you can bring them to the RSPCA Animal Care Centre in Malaga.

If the kittens are a little older and appear healthy, please contact your local city or shire rangers. Your local government is responsible for lost or stray cats under the Cat Act 2011.

You could also contact one of the many cat rescue groups who will be able to find loving permanent homes for them:

Cat Haven	08 9442 3600
9 Lives Cat Rescue	0408 567 204
Perth Animal Rescue	0416 020 974
Impound Feline Rescue	0497 898 769
Paws Cat Rescue	0414 876 235
Small Paws Rescue	0403 367 265
Mad Catters Rescue	[email protected]
Perth Rescue Angels	[email protected]

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