Home / What We Do / Care for Cats / Socialized Cat Guide

When conducting Trap-Neuter-Return, you might find stray cats who are socialized and friendly to humans, young feral kittens, or orphan kittens. Alley Cat Allies’ guide explains how to socialize and care for feral kittens, how to raise neonatal kittens, and also how to find homes for any kitten or cat ready for adoption.

How to Find Homes for Stray Cats

• Try to Find the Cat's Home
• Publicize and Promote the Cat for Adoption
• Adopt the Cat into the Best Home Possible

 Print this Guide

How and When to Care for and Socialize Feral Kittens

• First Steps When You Find Kittens Outdoors
• Kitten and Mom Scenarios and How to Trap
• How to Care for Neonatal Kittens
• Socializing Feral Kittens

Want to learn more about socialized cats?

• How to Determine Whether a Cat is Stray or Feral
• Faux Ferals: How to Soothe a Scared Stray to Increase Her Chances of Adoption
• Cultivating Cool Cats: Handling Felines in the Shelter so they Look and Feel Their Best
• Kitten Age-Progression Chart 
• Alley Cat Allies' Tips: Financial Resources for Cat Care

• © 2013 Alley Cat Allies
• Terms
• Privacy
• Sitemap
• Contact