May 2026: Kitten Season Arrives
The locations stayed the same. The cats didn't.
May arrived with kitten season in full swing. The feeding stations saw more activity than any other month this year—not because we expanded our network, but because the same trusted corners suddenly welcomed a surge of new litters, first-time mothers, and strays discovering these safe havens for the first time.
Same schedule. Same stops. A whole new crowd showing up, hungry and hopeful. Here's what May looked like on the ground.
Week After Week, the Same Trusted Spots
Our local partners stuck to the routine. No changes to the routes, the timing, or the familiar nooks where community cats have come to expect a meal, thanks to months of steady care.
What shifted was the number of cats gathering there.
New faces that weren't around in April. Kittens now big enough to eat solid food beside their mothers. And a few timid newcomers, holding back at first, watching from a distance before venturing closer to the bowl.
That quiet moment—when a wary cat decides it's safe to eat—is something our partners witness weekly. Because the food never fails to appear. Because your support makes sure of it.
The Kittens Beneath the Stairs
Mid-month, one of our partners made a discovery: four tiny kittens nestled behind a staircase in a narrow alleyway.
Their mother had been a regular at the feeding station for weeks—punctual, always among the first to arrive. But no one knew about her litter until they were bold enough to follow her out.
She led them straight to the bowl. All four ate without hesitation. She stood guard, watching.
Two of the kittens have since been placed with a local foster network. The other two remain with their mother at the station, thriving, growing stronger, and learning that this particular corner means safety and sustenance.
New Arrivals, Familiar Havens
Kitten season puts a feeding network to the test. More mouths, more frequent visits, all at once.
But because the feeding spots were already established and trusted, the newcomers fit right in. Mothers knew exactly where to bring their young. Kittens learned by copying the adults.
This is what consistency builds over time: a safety net that's ready when the need unexpectedly doubles.
This is what "10 meals per purchase" looks like when it keeps delivering, month in and month out.