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NKC’s guide to kittens and their care with articles, downloads and references, to help you save more kittens™.

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Early bird registration is open for the 2025 NKC Veterinary Conference on October 19.

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Visit NKC’s Official Store for a variety of fun, NKC branded products and shop to Save More Kittens! 

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NKC’s Kitten Blog has posts on kitten health issues, diseases, behavior, critical care tips and much more!

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NKC’s dictionary of medical terms and conditions that you may encounter while caring for kittens

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Download NKC’s information sheets on how to care for neonatal, sick and other at-risk kittens.

The National Kitten Coalition is the proud recipient of funding from leading organizations dedicated to animal welfare and, in particular, ensuring kittens find their way into loving adoptive homes

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The National Kitten Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing kitten survival rates and transforming their lives through the power of education. We accomplish our mission by educating and training animal shelter and veterinary staff, rescue groups, volunteers and fosters to provide high-quality, cost-effective care; providing outreach and educational materials to animal welfare and veterinary professionals and the public; and promoting cooperation and information sharing within the animal welfare community.