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Cattitude - Episode 298 When Spring Brings More Than Flowers – Kitten Season!
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- Mar 7, 2026
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- 1524
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Summary
On this episode of Cattitude, Michelle Fern dives into one of the most important — and overwhelming — times in the cat world: kitten season. What exactly is kitten season, why does it happen, and what can cat lovers do to help? Michelle explains how quickly unaltered female cats can go into heat, how fast litters can multiply, and why spay/neuter and TNR efforts are so critical during the spring and summer months. She also shares practical advice for helping community cats and newborn kittens, what to do if a mother cat gives birth near your home, how to keep kittens safe from weather and cars, and why adopting or volunteering during kitten season can truly save lives. Plus, Michelle tells the personal story of Sammy, a community cat whose unexpected litters changed her family forever. It’s an informative, heartfelt, and very timely episode for every cat lover. EPISODE NOTES: When Spring Brings More Than Flowers – Kitten Season! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support .