Matilda and Margarita, spitting at each other. They crack me UP. (Why do kittens spit at each other, you might wonder. I think it's just a playful thing they do - they're certainly not at all stressed out here, they seem more amused than anything.) | Love & Hisses

We trapped and spayed this friendly tabby a few weeks back hoping that she'd decide the indoor life was for her after her spay surgery. When the vet let us know she was lactating, we released her in her outdoor home to make sure any kittens weren't left hungry for long. Sure enough, she brought her solo baby to her regular mealtime a few weeks later! We got to work planning a scoop, but on the appointed day, the kitten was a no-show. Stay tuned for more on this little family! | Flatbush Cats

I’ve been singing (literally) the praises of pediatric spay/neuter forever, but I know some people are still surprised when they hear that kittens can be spayed at just 8 weeks and 2 pounds. Here’s what you should know: -Kittens can reach sexual maturity and become pregnant as young as 4 months of age. It’s important to spay and neuter before then so that we don’t have accidental litters—especially in areas where there are already more kittens in need than resources to help them (like here in th