July 3, 2025 8:03 am
Clark County, News, Washougal 
A neonatal kitten is syringe fed by Humane Society for Southwest Washington shelter staff. (Photo contributed by the Humane Society for Southwest Washington)
Litters of neonatal kittens, some just days old, arrive at shelters including the Humane Society for Southwest Washington on a regular basis during kitten season, which generally runs from spring until late fall in Southwest Washington. (Photo contributed by the Humane Society for Southwest Washington)
A kitten is prepped for spay or neuter surgery at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington in Vancouver. All kittens adopted from the shelter are altered and vaccinated as part of their adoption fees. (Photo contributed by the Humane Society for Southwest Washington)
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington needs foster families to provide temporary homes for kittens after a surge of stray felines has put a strain on the shelter’s resources.
The Vancouver-based shelter, which also has a campus in Longview, has taken in more than 850 kittens in 2025 — an increase of 48 percent over 2024 — and is currently caring for more than 315 young felines, according to a news release.
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