03/09/2026
If you see a post like this asking you to sign a petition to help save newborn kittens, there are ways to actually help and it's not by signing a petition. Signing this petition in particular will do nothing except give this company your email address for future marketing campaigns.
So what are things you can do that would actually help?
1. Foster. One of the biggest hurdles orphaned kittens face is that there is nowhere for them to go and no-one to care for them. Rescues can't take newborn kittens if there are no caregivers available. Yes, it does take around-the-clock care for the first couple of weeks, but they do not take up much space. Or take in slightly older bottle babies, which require less frequent feedings. Or sign up to foster weaned kittens.
2. Volunteer. If you can't provide in-home care, you can still help rescue organizations by doing other tasks required to keep a rescue running. Sometimes things like transportation is especially helpful. Run supplies to a foster. Go pick up kittens and help them get to their foster home, etc. Feeling crafty? Make tiny blankets and beds! There are endless ways to help besides fostering.
3. Donate. If you can, donate. Cat rescues always need money. Adoption fees do not come even close to covering the costs for raising kittens.
4. Like, Comment, Share. You can also support local rescues by interacting with them on social media. This helps their content and fundraisers be seen by others. If you can't foster, volunteer or donate, you can still be a huge help by interacting with legit rescues and foster caregivers online.
5. Show caregivers support. Know a foster caregiver in real life? Offer to pick up supplies for them. Buy them a coffee, gas card or door dash gift card. Ask them how it's going and actually listen. Fostering has a high burnout rate as it can be emotionally challenging to care for the most fragile kittens. We often drop everything to run and get medications or take sick kittens to the vet. I can't tell you how many times I skipped dinner because there was no time when I was caring for sick kittens.
6. Spay and nueter. Adopt don't shop. There is an estimated 60-100 MILLION homeless cats in the USA. Please be a responsible pet owner and don't contribute to the crisis.