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!
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 [...]
Join NKC for a special presentation by guest speaker Colette Junod, L.M.S.W, President Justice for Paws. Embark on a transformative journey with our session “Empowerment in Adversity: Cultivating Strength Through Loss and Fatigue” tailored for the heroes who care for neonatal kittens. This enlightening presentation delves into the unique challenges faced by caregivers, offering a sanctuary of [...]
Join NKC for a special presentation by guest speaker Joanna Fortin, Director of Community Programs at The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Disasters can affect anyone. Before the disaster hits, it is vital to prepare to care for your family, pets, fosters, and shelter animals during and after an emergency. This session will offer participants [...]
Join NKC for a special presentation by guest speaker Jessica Benoit RVT, VTS (Behaviour), KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, Fear Free TM Certified and Approved Speaker. In this presentation attendees will learn all about clicker training! We will delve into the mechanics of clicker training, reinforcers and treat delivery and how to set up training sessions for [...]