In more than 80 years, this shelter had never had a position just for kittens. Then one consistent caregiver changed everything. Meet Jamie, the kitten care attendant funded by this grant.
Kittens got daily weight checks, bottle feedings, and plenty of handling, so sick kittens were spotted sooner and help arrived faster. Jamie also trained new fosters, staff, and community members in bottle feeding and kitten care. The program grew into a new foster partnership with a women’s prison, where participants were paired with bottle feeders.
Over 550 kittens have been helped, 37 foster families supported, and more than 33,000 meals fed. The save rate climbed from 67% to 84%, and the shelter is dedicated to continuing this incredible progress.
