We recently initiated a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) project for the cats in the B2Q area of Kennett, MO. So far, we've captured three adult cats and one adolescent. All of them have been spayed or neutered, and three have been released back. Additionally, four kittens were rescued and are being looked after until they are old enough for adoption.

Feeding a kitten whole cow’s milk is not recommended because it can cause serious digestive upset and fails to meet their nutritional needs for healthy growth. Lactose intolerance Most cats, including kittens, produce low levels of the enzyme lactase after weaning (around 6–8 weeks). Cow’s milk contains high levels of lactose, which undigested lactose ferments in the gut, leading to diarrhea, gas, bloating, vomiting, and dehydration. These symptoms can be dangerous in young

*Capstar tablet Formula: ¼ Capstar poverized to a fine powder .5ml water Mix the capstar into the water and draw up in syringe. Must keep shaken as it will granulate quickly. 1 drop on the tongue per kitten

Feeding a cold kitten can be life-threatening because newborns cannot regulate their own body temperature. Without warmth, their digestive system slows or stops, and food can remain in the stomach, ferment, and cause dangerous complications Why Warmth Comes First Digestion stops: Cold kittens can’t process milk or formula; it may sit in the stomach, sour, and cause gas or aspiration Aspiration risk: Weak kittens may not coordinate swallowing, increasing the chance of milk

Formula Pet Ag Kitten Replacement Formula: KMR (Available at Tractor Supply or Amazon) Goats Milk (Available at Wal-Mart or Amazon) Breeders Edge Foster Care Formula (Amazon – My Favorite) Important Warnings: Never feed a kitten whole milk, as they are allergic to it. It is fatal. Never feed a cold kitten, as it can lead to certain death. Always warm the kitten first. See Why You Should Never Feed a Cold Kitten. Food Dry Food: Purina Kitten Kibble (Can be mixed with formula

On April 25, a tiny, gravely ill kitten named Inky was taken in by Trail of Tails, a local rescue dedicated to saving the most vulnerable cats and kittens. Just 4½ to 5 weeks old, Inky arrived starving, flea-infested, and dangerously dehydrated. He couldn’t eat on his own, was suffering from severe diarrhea, and had burns so serious that the fur was stripped from his back legs and private area, leaving raw, bleeding skin. Thanks to the fast action of Trail of Tails and one o

Sometimes, the tiniest paws leave the biggest prints on our hearts. Laverne, Shirley, and Oz were just days old when they were abandoned—fragile, scared, and far too young to be without a mother. Their cries echoed the urgency of their need, and Trail of Tails Rescue answered that call. No mother cat to care for them, no warm place to nest—only three helpless kittens and the hope that someone would intervene in time. That someone was you—through the work we do, made possible

Our office is located in a neighborhood which has more than its share of ownerless cats. There is a cat lady who cares for as many as she can but they are a somewhat independent group who live outdoors. We give names to some of them like Tat and Tigger and if there is one asking for food, we keep a stash of cat food. In early May of 2023, a rough looking orange cat started hanging out by our door. (A local veterinarian would soon describe him as ‘crappy looking’.) On Frid