National Kitten Coalition

2025 Feline VMA Conference
2025-09-18 08:00 - 2025-09-21 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join us a the Feline VMA Conference in Portland, Oregon on September 18 through 21. Stop by our exhibit booth (#522) and say “Hi” and talk about all things kittens with us!
Click here for more information and conference registration.

2025 AVMA Convention
2025-07-19 08:00 - 2025-07-23 17:00
The National Kitten Coalition is exhibiting at the American Veterinary Medical Association Convention from July 19-22, 2025 in Washington, DC. Come visit us in Booth #945 and learn about our new educational offerings!
NKC Board member, Emily A. Coleman, DVM is presenting “Feline Panleukopenis: Saving More Cats and Kittens with a Proactive Approach” on July 20.

Emily Coleman, DVM
The Convention is being held in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

2025 Online Kitten Conference
2025-06-07 10:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00
The Online Kitten Conference is a virtual conference for anyone who wants to create a better future for our youngest felines!
Kittens require specialized care, which is why The National Kitten Coalition and the Community Cat Podcast have partnered to present a conference dedicated exclusively to caring for the tiniest felines. Over this two-day event, animal shelter professionals, caregivers, fosters, and kitten enthusiasts will come together to deepen their knowledge and sharpen skills for raising healthy kittens and running successful kitten programs.
Sessions will cover a wide range of topics and featured speakers will include respected experts in kitten care, representing a wealth of experience from across the animal welfare community.
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Panleukopenia 101: A Guide for Fosters and Caregivers
2025-05-21 19:30 - 20:30
Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to learn from Dr. Emily Coleman as she explores the life-saving strategies for panleukopenia in kittens. Specifically designed for foster families and kitten caregivers, this webinar will provide you with crucial knowledge on recognizing early symptoms, accessing care for treatment, and implementing effective vaccination and cleaning protocols to stop the spread of this devastating disease. Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to protect vulnerable lives and provide the best care for kittens in need.
Click to register for this FREE webinar.
Presenter: Emily Coleman, DVM

Fading Kitten Syndrome: Fight the Fade
2025-04-25 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a comprehensive webinar on Fading Kitten Syndrome (FKS), designed specifically for kitten fosters and caregivers. This session, presented by Rosemarie Crawford, LVT, will delve into the critical aspects of FKS, including its signs, causes, treatments, and prevention strategies.
With the information provided in the webinar, attendees will understand these aspects of FKS and be better able to help kittens by recognizing early signs of “fading,” taking immediate and appropriate actions, and knowing what can be done to prevent some cases of fading kitten syndrome from ever occurring in the first place. Empower yourself with the knowledge to save precious lives and provide the best care possible for vulnerable kittens.
Click to register for this FREE webinar.
Presenter: Rosemarie Crawford, LVT

Virginia Federation of Humane Societies Conference
2025-04-02 08:00 - 2025-04-04 16:00
The NKC is presenting at the 2025 Virginia Federation of Humane Societies Conference from April 2 until April 4 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Our topic is Preparing People AND PETS for Adoption Success.
We’re happy to be presenting at this fun and informative conference— we love being with so many great people, coming together to learn and save more lives!
Visit the VFHS Conference page for more information, conference program and registration.

New England Federation of Humane Societies
2025-03-24 08:00 - 2025-03-26 16:00
The NKC will be presenting at the New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference! Our topic is Preparing Pets for Adoption.
The 2025 conference will take place March 24 to March 26 in Burlington, Massachusetts. We’re hoping to see some old friends there and look forward to making new ones too!
Visit The NEFHS Conference information page for more information, conference agenda and registration.

Prepare for Kitten Season
2025-03-18 16:30 - 17:30
‘Kitten Season’ is almost here, and in some places it has already arrived– or never stopped! Get prepared for kittens now in order to help all your kittens in the future.
This webinar will cover what you can do now to prepare and will provide need-to-know information to save more kittens! From administrative level planning, to increasing your foster care team, to essential kitten-care information (whether in the field, in foster homes or in the shelter), this session will address preparation and best practices, leaving you with plenty of ideas to make this kitten season one of your best yet!
There will be time for questions, and information about where to find additional, trusted kitten resources will also be included.
Click here to register for this free webinar!
Presenter: Rosemarie Crawford, LVT
Director of Educational Programs,The National Kitten Coalition
Rosemarie Crawford has long had a passion for helping animals–particularly kittens. She is a licensed veterinary technician, co-founder of The National Kitten Coalition and has almost 20 years’ experience in animal welfare. As a medical staff member in a high-volume, open-access shelter, Rosemarie worked closely with the shelter veterinarian to provide for the animals’ medical and surgical needs. She assisted in developing and implementing successful protocols for the care of kittens in the shelter’s nursery as well as for those in foster care. Additionally, Rosemarie served in two shelters as the foster coordinator and understands the challenges of creating, expanding and maintaining foster programs. In addition to presenting national and international training sessions for The National Kitten Coalition, Rosemarie works at a six-doctor veterinary practice in northern VA and also fosters kittens needing medical care.

Classroom to Clinic: Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies
2025-02-17 19:30 - 20:30
Are you a veterinary student or faculty member with a passion for feline health and welfare? Join the National Kitten Coalition this February for our RACE® CE-Approved Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies webinar tailored especially for you!
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Pregnant Queens and Bottle Baby Basics
2025-01-27 19:00 - 20:15
Join us for an exclusive double-feature webinar that covers the basics from two of our most popular sessions: Caring for Pregnant Queens and Caring for Bottle Babies.
As kitten season approaches, you may already be encountering pregnant queens in your community and will soon be seeing bottle baby kittens. In this webinar, you’ll learn the essentials of caring for a pregnant queen and preparing for bottle babies -whether with or without their mom. Get equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the start of kitten season successfully.
Click here to register for this double-feature webinar!
Presenters: Susan Spaulding and Rosemarie Crawford, LVT
Title: Caring for Pregnant Queens and Caring for Bottle Babies
Date/Time: Monday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00 pm– 8:15 pm

Considerations for Community Kittens
2025-01-25 10:00 - 2025-01-26 17:00
Join The National Kitten Coalition’s Rosemarie Crawford, LVT, for her session on “Considerations for Community Kittens” at the Community Cat’s Podcast’s 2025 Online Cat Conference on January 25-26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
This two-day event will feature a wide range of cat-focused content from speakers in various animal welfare roles. You will gain valuable insights to help you and your organization create a more humane world for community cats. Register now for just $75 to enjoy access to live events, recorded sessions, speaker slides, handouts, and more.
Presenter: Rosemarie Crawford, LVT

Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies
2024-11-13 19:30 - 20:30
The National Kitten Coalition is presenting a free RACE® CE webinar!
We want to say thank you to our veterinary professional community!
Mark your calendars for a FREE Webinar approved by the AAVSB for 1.00 credit of live, interactive RACE® CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/nurses in jurisdictions that recognize RACE® approval.
This webinar is open to all veterinary professionals. Please share with any of your colleagues who might be interested in attending, need CE credits, or simply love kittens.

Date/Time: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 7:30 PM EST
Title: Neonatal and Early Kittenhood Emergencies: Be ready to save the next one that walks through your door
Speaker: Emily Coleman, DVM

Webinar Overview
Kittens are very fragile beings that require immediate and intensive care in the face of a medical emergency. Conditions that will leave an adult cat only mildly ill or uncomfortable can quickly become life-threatening for a neonatal or young kitten. Neonatology and early kittenhood are often overlooked topics during veterinary medical education and continuing education opportunities, leaving both the recent graduate and the seasoned practitioner without the necessary knowledge of how to handle various emergencies commonly seen in kittens.
This talk will discuss how to recognize, diagnose and make treatment recommendations for several types of emergencies including ocular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, parasitic, congenital and traumatic. These emergencies, while varying in levels of urgency as well as ease of treatment, all often involve a kitten that is just days to weeks old.
As the nation adopts a no-kill outlook to animal rescue, it is only expected that more kittens will be seen in veterinary hospitals, making it very important for veterinary practitioners to be empowered to have frank, honest conversations with their clients on treatment recommendations and prognosis, whether they be rescue organizations or good Samaritans of the general public. As early veterinary intervention is almost always required, this tiny, vulnerable population deserves a chance to survive by being evaluated and treated appropriately.
Session objectives: After attending this virtual lecture an individual should be able to:

Identify the most common neonatal and early kittenhood emergencies seen in practice
Confidently treat these neonatal and early kittenhood emergencies
Understand the critical importance of complete supportive care for the neonate and kitten during an emergency
Create a kitten emergency kit for use in her hospital

Register today for this FREE webinar!

2024 NKC Veterinary Conference
2024-10-20
Early Bird registration is open!
Plan to join colleagues at the 5th annual National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference (NKCVC)!  This one-day, live, online event welcomes renowned speakers and attendees from around the world with the common goal of sharing information to help kittens and increase their survival rates. Session topics include kitten hospitalization, spay/neuter techniques, upper respiratory tract infections, diarrhea, kitten toxicities, fetal and neonatal mortality, and more.
The NKCVC is a kitten-focused, virtual event intended for veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses, those currently enrolled in veterinary or veterinary technician schools, veterinary staff members in private practices and shelters, and those involved in veterinary education and research.
Check here to learn more about conference and the sessions and speakers.
Take advantage of Early Bird registration today and don’t miss the opportunity to secure your spot at a discounted rate! Click here to register.
Interested in sponsoring this event to help keep the registration cost affordable? Click here to see the Sponsorship Brochure!

Kitten Kindergarten: The ABCs of Clicker Training
2024-09-12 14:00 - 15:00
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We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, we must cancel the upcoming webinar, “Kitten Kindergarten: The ABCs of Clicker Training.” We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We will explore options to reschedule this valuable session and will keep you updated on any new dates.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
The National Kitten Coalition
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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 success. Learn how to teach your kitten foundation behaviors and how to utilize these behaviors for problem prevention.
If you can’t attend the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign up anyway. A recording of this webinar will be accessible on NKC’s eLearning Center within two weeks of the live event.

About Jessica Benoit
Jessica graduated from the NAIT Animal Health Technology program in 2010. She is a Registered Veterinary Technologist and the co-owner of Companion Veterinary Clinic, a Fear Free Certified Practice in Alberta, Canada. She is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behaviour, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. Jessica is also a Fear Free Certified veterinary professional, trainer, and speaker.
Jessica developed the training and behaviour program at Companion Veterinary Clinic in 2013, developing curricula for dog training classes, kitten classes, trick training, and offering private training and behaviour modification sessions. Her goals have always been for clients to see their veterinary clinic as the first step to helping them with their pet’s behaviour, and to ensure the emotional welfare of patients during veterinary visits. She is enthusiastic about teaching pet guardians how to best motivate and connect with their pets using positive, science-based methods of training. She has a special interest in cooperative veterinary care and enjoys helping canine and feline patients feel more comfortable and empowered for veterinary examinations and procedures.
Jessica enjoys educating and sharing her knowledge through speaking engagements which include Doggone Safe presentations for children, guest lecturing both locally and internationally for veterinary professionals and trainers and providing client education seminars. In addition, she provides mentorship for veterinary technologists and trainers interested in animal behaviour. In her spare time, she loves reading and being outdoors with her husband and two children, 1 dogs, 1 cat, and 10 chickens!

Are you ready for CATastrophe?
2024-08-22 18:00 - 19:00
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 a brief overview of emergency planning and response for animal shelters, rescue groups, and foster parents, with a focus on considerations for kittens. It will cover common emergencies to prepare for, information on creating an emergency plan for shelters and foster homes in advance of a crisis, and agencies and organizations that can help with the process. We will also touch on the concept of community animal response teams and how you can join or create a team within your community.
If you can’t attend the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign up anyway. A recording of this webinar will be accessible on NKC’s eLearning Center within two weeks of the live event.
Click here to register for this FREE webinar!
About Joanna Fortin
Joanna currently serves as the Director of Community Programs at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria in Virginia. She has held a number of positions at several animal sheltering organizations, including both municipal, government-run facilities and contracted, nonprofit shelters. In her position, she manages a number of community support programs, including a community pet pantry, spay and neuter assistance program, veterinary assistance program, TNR program, and the AWLA’s emergency preparedness and response activities. She has been a member of the Virginia State Animal Response Team’s Board of Directors for eight years, and currently serves as the board secretary. She is also the team leader of Alexandria’s Community Animal Response Team.

Empowerment in Adversity: Cultivating Strength Through Loss and Fatigue
2024-07-28 15:00 - 16:00
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 knowledge to combat burnout and stress. Discover the intricate link between brain function and stress, and arm yourself with practical, evidence-based strategies for emotional regulation. You’ll learn to craft a personalized stress management plan, integrating coping strategies with insights from neuroscience to navigate the demanding world of feline rescue. This session is designed to support your mental well-being, ensuring you’re equipped to continue your invaluable work with these fragile creatures, while also safeguarding your own resilience.
If you can’t attend the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign up anyway. A recording of this webinar will be accessible on NKC’s eLearning Center within two weeks of the live event.
Click here to register for this FREE webinar!
About Colette Junod
Colette Junod, a dedicated military spouse in Fort Belvoir, VA, holds a rich career spanning over 20 years in social work and community service. With degrees from the University of Michigan-Flint and Wayne State University, specializing in Innovation in Community, Policy, and Leadership, Colette serves as the Administrator Coordinator of Social Work for Prince William County Schools. Her commitment to vulnerable populations extends through roles such as Human Trafficking Prevention Specialist, Foster Care Liaison, and supervisor positions at the City of Alexandria Child Protective Services. Furthermore, she has extensive experience in various healthcare settings such as inpatient psychiatric care, inpatient substance abuse care, and served as the director of a court-based victim advocacy program in Flint, Michigan.
Throughout her career, Colette has observed the profound interconnectedness between animal welfare, child welfare, and mental health. Her dedication to both animals and humans motivated her to establish Justice for Paws Animal Rescue where she serves as the President, showcasing her unwavering commitment to animal welfare. In addition, she leads an innovative Animal Professional Wellness Curriculum that underscores the intricate relationship between animal and human well-being, demonstrating her holistic approach across a wide range of welfare domains.

Ask NKC- Q&A Session
2024-06-26 19:00 - 20:30
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 given up on. Working with veterinarians, she has developed cutting edge protocols for successfully treating upper respiratory infections and Panleukopenia. She has advised national organizations as well as dozens of local shelters and rescue organizations on neonatal issues and received numerous awards for her work from the shelter, rescue and veterinary communities.
Dr. Emily A. Coleman acquired a Bachelor of Science at the University of Mary Washington and received the DVM from Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. After over ten years in private practice and shelter medicine, Dr. Coleman decided to think outside of the box and to start her own mobile feline spay/neuter/TNR and preventative care practice dedicated to supporting 501c3 nonprofit rescue organizations in Central Virginia. The Celtic Cat, LLC opened in November 2021 and has since assisted over a dozen organizations with their veterinary care. Her veterinary interests include neonatal kitten care, preventative surgery and medicine, as well as geriatric care.
There are several ways to submit questions for this webinar. We recommend that you submit your questions during registration, but we will allow you to submit them live during the webinar. If you think of questions after registration, you can also submit questions anytime before the webinar using this link – https://forms.gle/DPsr9vseSfK3k2VaA
We ask that any questions posed during the conference are be framed in a generalized manner to ensure that responses remain informative and do not constitute personalized medical advice.
Presenters:
Emily Coleman, DVM, Owner, The Celtic Cat, LLC, Louisa Humane Society, NKC
Susan Spaulding, aka ‘The Nation’s Kitten Mom,’ NKC Director of Neonatal Programs
Click to register for this free webinar!

2024 Online Kitten Conference
2024-06-08 10:00 - 2024-06-09 17:00
The Online Kitten Conference is a virtual convention for anyone who’d like to create a better future for the smallest felines! Join us for this kitten-focused event presented by The National Kitten Coalition in partnership with the Community Cats Podcast. This two-day virtual gathering will feature presentations by experts on raising and saving kittens, setting up and managing kitten-centered shelter programs, and more.
Since this is a virtual event, you’ll have an opportunity to gain valuable insights and have your questions answered by some of the most knowledgeable leaders in the animal welfare community—without the expense and hassle of traveling.
Click here to learn more about the 2024 Online Kitten Conference and see updates on speakers and presentations. Early Bird Registration is open and available until May 9, 2024.

Wild to Wonderful! Socialized Kitten=Happy Adopter
2024-05-14 19:00 - 20:00
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 it will share valuable resources that will help ensure the adoption process is successful.
Click to Register for this free webinar!
About the Presenter:
Mike Phillips, LVT, is the president of Urban Cat League, which he co-founded in 2003. In 2014, he was recruited to be the founding Senior Supervisor of the ASPCA’s neonatal kitten nursery after having formerly served as the Veterinary Technician Supervisor of the ASPCA’s NYC Adoption Center.
Thousands have attended Mike’s workshops for Community Cats on numerous topics, including Taming Feral Kittens, Advanced TNR Trapping Techniques, Feral Cat-Shelter Building, TNR Community Relations, and Bottle Feeding Neonatal Kittens. In 2010, the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association named Mike the recipient of the award “Best Friend to Feral Cats.”
Simultaneously to all of that, Mike’s alter ego worked in theater as a director, choreographer, and performer for over 40 years, including 20 years at the New York City Opera.

Bottle Feeding and Neonate Nutrition
2024-04-24 19:00
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 kitten to how to mix the formula. Join us to learn the basics or get a refresher to bottle feed and help a neonatal kitten grow safely.
Presenter: Sarah Stoppleworth, RVT, CFVP
Sarah is currently an RVT in a feline-only clinic and has fostered neonatal kittens for over a decade. She has her Cat-Friendly Veterinary Professional (CFVP) certification through the American Association of Feline Practitioners and is Elite Fear Free Certified. In addition to focusing on the youngest of felines, Sarah also excels in guiding patients and their families through the end–of–life process. Sarah lives in Iowa City with her partner, two beagles, three cats, and an ever–rotating assortment of foster kittens.
Click here to register for this free webinar!

Neonatal Kitten Rescue 101: A Practical Guide for Animal Control Officers
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:30
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 can be difficult and very time-sensitive. That is why we created Kitten Rescue 101, a practical guide for animal control officers who want to make a difference for neonatal kittens in need.
In this webinar, you will learn from experts in kitten rescue and welfare, who will share their tips and techniques on how to:

1. Correctly age and assess a neonatal kitten
2. Combat life-threatening conditions in the neonatal kitten
3. Correctly feed a neonatal kitten
4. Prepare your ACO vehicle and shelter for kitten season
5. Utilize foster-based rescues, emergency veterinary clinics, and your surrounding community to help save lives

By the end of this webinar, you will have the skills and knowledge to help neonatal kittens thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a community of animal control officers passionate about saving kittens. Register today and get ready to become a kitten hero!
Neonatal Kitten Rescue 101: A Practical Guide for Animal Control Officers is brought to you by the National Animal Care and Control Association, Rhode Island Kitten Kits and The National Kitten Coalition.
Presenter: Rebecca Martin, President and Founder, Rhode Islands Kitten Kits
Register today to learn more about helping the neonatal kittens you encounter in the field!

Kitten 101: A Veterinarian's Perspective
2024-03-27 19:00
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, and preventative care, as well as common medical ailments that may be encountered while fostering.
Given that the speaker has the dual perspectives of being a veterinarian and a neonatal kitten foster, the hope is that whether the listener is a community member, affiliated with a rescue organization, manages a foster program, or is a member of the shelter or veterinary communities, this Kitten 101 lecture will provide useful insights and ultimately help save more kittens.
Presenter: Emily Coleman, DVM and owner of The Celtic Cat, LLC
Click here to register for this free webinar!
About Emily Coleman, DVM:
Dr. Emily A. Coleman grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. She acquired a Bachelor of Science at the University of Mary Washington and received her DVM from Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. After over ten years in private practice and shelter medicine, Dr. Coleman decided to think outside of the box and to start her own mobile feline spay/neuter/TNR and preventative care practice dedicated to supporting 501c3 nonprofit rescue organizations in Central Virginia. The Celtic Cat, LLC opened in November 2021 and has since assisted over a dozen organizations with their veterinary care. Her veterinary interests include neonatal kitten care, preventative surgery and medicine, as well as geriatric care.
Dr. Coleman serves on the Board of Directors for Louisa Humane Society in Louisa, Virginia, as the IACUC veterinarian at the University of Mary Washington, as a member of the Content Review Committee for The National Kitten Coalition, and as of 2023, serves on the Board of Directors for The National Kitten Coalition. She currently lives at Lake Anna, Virginia with her husband, their seven-month-old Catahoula mix, eight cats, six chickens, and fosters over a dozen of the most vulnerable neonatal kittens from surrounding counties each year, typically receiving them at just a few days old.

2024 Ultimate Cat Conference
2024-03-25 08:00 - 2024-03-27 17:00
NKC will be presenting Fading Kitten Syndrome: Facts, Fictions and Fixes at the 2024 Ultimate Cat Conference in Lebanon, Tennessee. The workshop will provide life-saving information about the real causes of Fading Kitten Syndrome (FKS) and proven techniques and protocol for its treatment.
Stop by our exhibit booth and say hello and learn about the many resources that NKC offers for helping kittens survive and thrive.
Visit the True Rescue website to learn more about the Ultimate Cat Conference and find registration, conference agenda, presenters and session descriptions, accommodation information and FAQ’s here.

2024 Virginia Federation of Humane Societies Conference
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-22
We’ll be presenting two information-filled workshops at the 2024 Virginia Federation of Humane Societies Conference: Fading Kitten Syndrome: Facts, Fictions and Fixes which will provide life-saving information about its real causes and proven techniques and protocol for its treatment and Spectacular Kitten Care from Intake through Adoption which will take a clear look at how all who interact with kittens, -from ACOs, to shelter staff, to foster parents and others- can minimize risks and maximize positive outcomes for kittens.
We’re happy to be presenting at this fun and informative conference— we love being with so many great people, coming together to learn and save more lives! Visit our exhibit booth and learn about the many resources that NKC offers for helping kittens survive and thrive. Be sure to fill out a raffle card for the chance to win one of the ten SnuggleSafes we’ll be raffling off throughout the conference!
Visit vfhs.org/annual-conference-1 for more information, conference program and registration.

The Case for Feline Fix by Five
2024-02-28 14:00
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 recognition of National Spay/Neuter and Feline Fix by Five Awareness Month. We are delighted to have Dr. Phil Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS, Feline Fix by Five Veterinary Consultant and Marcia Lane Endowed Chair of Humane Ethics and Animal Welfare at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, as our guest speaker.
Eligible registrants will be entered into our SnuggleSafe® Giveaway*! Attendees will receive two extra entries in the prize draw.
Click here to register for this FREE webinar!
Presenter: Phil Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS

* The SnuggleSafe® Giveaway is available to all residents of the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. To participate in the giveaway, you must register before the start of our webinar, “The Case for Feline Fix by Five,” on February 28, 2024. By registering for the webinar, you will automatically be entered into the drawing for a chance to win a SnuggleSafe® Microwave Heatpad.
To increase your chances of winning, we encourage you to attend the webinar, as attendees will receive two extra entries in the prize draw. We will announce the winners during the webinar and give away 2 SnuggleSafe® Microwave Heatpads.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity and register now!

Bringing the Past, Present and Future into Focus for Kittens
2024-01-11 14:00 - 15:00
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 cared for and adopted into loving homes.
This session will provide the inspiration for attendees to continue in their life-saving efforts. Attendees will gain insights into past and present situations for kittens’ survival and will also acquire useful, proven information on new, upcoming programs and protocols being implemented around the country that are saving more kittens than ever. We can see a better future for kittens in our country, and together we can make that vision become the reality!
Presenter: Rosemarie Crawford, LVT
Click here to register for this FREE webinar.
If you can’t join us for the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign-up anyway, because a recording of this, and other webinars, will be available on NKC’s eLearning Center no later than two weeks after they air.

Private Full-Day Workshop
2023-11-19
The National Kitten Coalition is presenting a private, all-day training workshop in Iowa City, Iowa. This workshop will focus on a wide range of kitten care topics, including social development, nutrition, medical concerns like diarrhea, early recognition of illness, stabilizing kittens and more!

Private Event: Lunch and Learn
2023-11-17 12:00 - 13:00
The National Kitten Coalition is offering a Lunch and Learn presentation at Kansas State University.

Sanitation and Cleaning for Kitten Caregivers
2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:00
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, and litter boxes to help keep your kittens safe.
Presenter: Susan Spaulding
Click here to register for this free webinar!

2023 NKC Veterinary Conference
2023-10-08 09:00 - 19:00
Join colleagues at the 4th annual National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference!
This one-day, live, online event welcomes renowned speakers and attendees from around the world with the common goal of sharing information to help kittens and increase their survival rates.
Check here to learn more about conference speakers and presentations. Registration is open now.
Interested in sponsoring this event to help keep the registration cost affordable? Click here to see the Sponsorship Brochure!
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