Might 12, 2023

The Neonatal Kitten Nursery, affectionately often known as APA!’s Bottle Child Program, saves a few of our tiniest, most weak infants — unweaned kittens. Our facility is often closed to the general public to maintain the surroundings sterile. Nevertheless every year we open the doorways for our annual Kitten Bathe, which affords kittie lovers a chance to take an inside take a look at this system in addition to a solution to assist the vital, life-saving work that’s accomplished there. And naturally, we’ll supply the chance to cuddle some kittens!

Our nursery has already seen 1000+ kittens come into our care since January. The height of kitten season, nevertheless, has simply begun and can proceed by way of about October. Help is drastically wanted for these tiny furballs and the Kitten Bathe is a superb approach to supply it.

This 12 months, the Kitten Bathe takes place from 12 pm to five pm, Saturday, Might thirteenth at our Tarrytown facility positioned at 3102 Windsor Rd., Suite D. There are 3 ways to assist this fundraiser: reward a financial donation, convey an merchandise from the kitten want record and take part within the silent public sale.

Attendees are requested for a $20 entrance charge on the door, which supplies gadgets resembling a can of kitten components. The $20 charge covers a full household all for attending. One other solution to acquire entry to the occasion is to convey an merchandise from the kitten want record beneath:

• KMR milk substitute, obtainable at Petco

• At the very least 3.5 lb bag of Royal Canin “Mom and Babycat” dry cat meals

• 12-roll or bigger case of paper towels

• 2 or extra 100 oz. unscented laundry detergent

• 1 field of 800 depend or bigger fragrance-free child wipes

• 6-pack or extra of receiving blankets, which might be discovered at locations like Goal or Walmart within the child part

As well as, there will probably be a silent public sale that can embody thrilling gadgets resembling a present certificates from Austin-favorite, Lick , a Pet Caricature Portrait by Artwork by HJoy, a ticket to AIA Dwelling Tour 2023 and extra. For these supporters who’re unable to attend however nonetheless wish to assist the kittens in our nursery, please go to our Neonatal Kitten Nursery wishlist! You may have the gadgets shipped on to the nursery at 3102 Windsor Rd, Ste. D Austin, TX 78704.

Be a part of us to satisfy a number of the heroes — workers, volunteers and fosters, who give their hearts to make sure that the kittens that come into our care have an opportunity at life!