A growing number of animal shelters are adopting innovative programs like kitten foster networks and in-shelter kitten nurseries, allowing them to save lives they once had little hope for.

If you think caring for these tiny, vulnerable lives is hard work, you’re right. But it may also be one of the most inspiring, rewarding tough jobs you’ll ever do!

Take a look at a day in the life of a the kitten nursery at the San Diego Humane Society in the video below!

Also of interest:

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Orphaned Kittens: Saving the Tiniest Lives

Orphaned Kitten Care How-to Videos

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