Adapted for Ireland from Alley Cat Allies.

When you come across outdoor kittens, you may feel the need to immediately pick them up and bring them home with you, but that might not be the best thing for the kittens – or for you. Here are some guidelines on how to decide if kittens in a colony should be removed and socialised for adoption, and how to care for them should you choose to remove them and raise or socialise them yourself. You can find more in-depth information online and in our Recommended Reading List. These guidelines are just that, and they should not be used as a substitute for veterinary care.