2-Day-Old Kittens Getting Very First Bath at Humane Society Have Everyone in Love

If you're someone like me who tears up at even the thought of shelter animals waiting patiently in their kennels for the right owner to find them, you're definitely not alone. Plenty of people melt at the thought of rescue pets, but I don't think there's a single person on Earth who's immune to the charms of newborn kittens.

Even so, each animal shelter sees dozens of new kittens every year. Springtime is infamously known as 'kitten season' among those who work or volunteer with animals, and it can be downright chaotic. However, as a March 25 video proved, it can also be unbelievably adorable.

At the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, a pair of newborn kittens received their very first bath and pampering session after being brought in. Despite being without their mom, they seemed to relax and enjoy the warmth and love. Who wouldn't?

OMG! Those kittens are so tiny! The darker-colored baby seemed a bit more fussy about being in the water, but I can only imagine how much better it felt to wash all those itchy fleas away. Before long, they were both wrapped up like pint-sized feline burritos, as warm and cozy as can be.

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It's hard to imagine that any creature could weigh only an ounce or two at birth, but sure enough, these little ones are as teeny as can be. Don't be alarmed, though--this is completely normal for newborn kittens!

According to the veterinary experts at the Univeristy of Wisconsin, newborn kittens should gain about 4 ounces of weight per week. That means in just a few days, these baby rescue cats could double or even triple their size! However, they need proper care and feeding to be able to grow at a healthy rate.

To Let Be or Not to Let Be?

As the Florida animal shelter explained, it's not always the best thing to 'save' newborn kittens right away. Even when it seems like one or more kittens have been abandoned, the odds are that the mama cat isn't far away. As many outdoor cats learn, food and shelter aren't often in the same place as they are in a home.

If you wait around for a while, you just might see the kittens' mother wander back to nurse her babies or curl up for the night. If the kittens remain alone for hours and hours, though, taking matters into your own hands may be a smart plan.

There are many helpful resources online and in person if you find yourself in sudden possession of orphaned kittens. When in doubt, it's never a bad idea to start at a vet's office to scan the stray kitties for microchips and illnesses. Even if no pet microchip is found, your vet can help you spread the word about the kittens in an attempt to find them homes. Most of the time--kittens have no trouble getting adopted!

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