“Kitten Season” refers to a time of year where Free-Roaming cats start reproducing and continue to have several litters. In most states, Kitten Season begins around spring and lasts through early winter. However, in Hawaiʻi, Kitten Season can last almost year-round due to our warmer climate. During this time, Hawaiian Humane, and animal welfare organizations nationwide, experience a massive influx of kittens and mother cats admitted to the shelter. 

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Kitten season is the time of year when female cats are most likely to go into heat, and they give birth to the most litters of kittens. Female cats can go into heat as early as four months old. Data shows that a female cat is able to have over 100 kittens during her reproductive years.