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Get help for kittens found outdoors

Greenhill recommends watching and waiting for a kitten litter’s mother when it is safe, and consulting before handling kittens.

Steps

2 steps
  1. Watch from a distance and assess dangerStay at least 35 feet away so the mother can return. Consider weather, loose animals and traffic before deciding how long it is safe to wait.
  2. Call before picking up kittensIf the mother has died or appears not to be returning, call Greenhill at 541-689-1503 for guidance before picking up the kittens.

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