Check out our events calendar below to see upcoming workshops, programs and other feline happenings. We are also participating in conferences across the United States.
We hope to see you soon at an upcoming event!
In rescue, almost by definition, we see kittens that face health challenges, including limb abnormalities. In the past, others simply said we cannot or will not help, but YOU can with a little knowledge, help from your veterinarian, and some elbow grease. Leg and paralysis issues are not uncommon in kittens; from the simple “twisted [...]
Come ask The National Kitten Coalition’s kitten experts, Susan Spaulding, aka ‘The Nation’s Kitten Mom’ and NKC’s Rosemarie Crawford, LVT, your most pressing kitten parasite questions! You can submit your questions during the registration and during the webinar. You can also submit questions before the webinar using this link - https://forms.gle/m48TzTZgotDJzXht6 Presenters: Susan Spaulding and [...]
We are taking a deep dive into more advanced topics and special problems regarding caring for premature kittens. We’ll answer some of your frequently asked questions and discuss incubators, nebulizers, and more! Do you want to know more about how to care for premature kittens? Learn how to identify them and help them thrive. Join [...]
Come ask The National Kitten Coalition’s kitten experts, Susan Spaulding, aka ‘The Nation’s Kitten Mom’ and NKC’s Rosemarie Crawford, LVT, your most pressing kitten diarrhea questions! You can submit your questions during the registration and during the webinar. You can also submit questions before the webinar using this link - https://forms.gle/WsxxyrtwuZ1bvVVq8 Presenters: Susan Spaulding & [...]
With thorough cleaning and sanitation, you can significantly lower the risk of virus and disease transmission in your shelter or home. Join us for a presentation on the current protocols and best practices for cleaning and sanitization when handling and caring for kittens. We will discuss effective products and procedures for disinfecting rooms, cages, bedding, [...]
It was not very long ago in the United States that kittens too young for adoption or those with signs of illness were routinely euthanized. Happily, the situation for kittens in our country has been rapidly changing, and those same kittens who would never have had a chance in the past are now being successfully [...]
Join us on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 2:00pm ET for a deep dive into Feline Fix by Five. Learn about early spaying/neutering procedures and get talking points to address any concerns your local veterinarians or potential adopters may have. The National Kitten Coalition (NKC) is excited to host a webinar on early spaying/neutering in [...]
The accessibility to individuals willing to foster kittens is crucial to their survival, but fostering kittens, especially neonatal kittens, can seem daunting to community members or even seasoned fosters. This presentation will touch on many aspects of kitten care: recommended supplies, the importance of quarantine, determining kitten age and gender, neonatal kitten care, age-appropriate nutrition, [...]
This webinar has been approved for one (1) Continuing Education Unit by the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) If you are an animal control officer, you know how challenging it can be to age, assess and care for neonatal kittens in the field. You also know that finding appropriate placement for neonatal kittens [...]
Bottle-baby kittens are arriving in many parts of our country – and in some places, the kitten season never stops! Kittens under four weeks of age, or ‘bottle-baby kittens’ need trained fosters to save their lives. This webinar will teach you everything you need to know, from how much and how often to feed a [...]
Join NKC for a special presentation by guest speaker Mike Phillips, LVT from Urban Cat League. Learn about preparing shy, saucy, or under-socialized kittens for adoption and learn the right follow-through strategies for success. This comprehensive presentation will guide you through each step of the process to transform rescue kittens from wild to wonderful, and [...]
Come ask The National Kitten Coalition’s kitten experts, Susan Spaulding, aka ‘The Nation’s Kitten Mom’ and Emily Coleman, DVM your most pressing kitten questions! Susan Spaulding has been involved in kitten fostering for almost 30 years and is widely celebrated for her expertise in caring for neonatal orphans and special needs kittens that others have [...]