Tiny Kittens Need YOU!

Baby Root's tiny kitten friends need your help! Each year during "kitten season," DCHS experiences an influx of very young kittens who need specialized care, and YOU can help!

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Thanks to you...

He doesn’t have to see it to believe it. Incredible supporters like you set up a little kitten for success in his new home.

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Jul 25, 2024

Baby Root, Bringer of Happiness

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Tiny Kittens Need You!

In 2023, Dane County Humane Society admitted 229 kittens younger than seven weeks; 73 of them were orphans unable to survive on their own. These neonatal kittens need specialized and near-constant care.

~$804/year: milk replacement formula
~$1,200 each: incubators to keep them warm
~$350/year: specialized food once they’re weaned
priceless: lots of love and care from their foster families

These costs add up, and you can help! Donate today and DOUBLE your impact for animals in need — including tiny kittens!

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