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Thank you for your interest in the National Kitten College Program. Together, we can save countless kittens in communities across the country. The National Kitten College (NKC) program offers a well-supported, adaptable program that organizations of any size can implement to
improve their neonatal kitten care efforts. Here’s how to join:

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Initial Information Session

Submit an application below to connect with an NKC representative or attend an open house to learn more about the National Kitten College. During this session, we’ll review:

 

  • The story of how Kitten College started at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA), its impact, and how it became a national initiative
  • What it means to be a Satellite Campus/Network Partner and the steps to join our network
  • The support NKC provides to help Satellite Campuses succeed in neonatal kitten care

By the end of the conversation, you’ll know if your organization is ready to become an official Satellite Campus or Network Partner.

 

On-Site Training and Program Development

Once your organization decides to join as a Satellite Campus or Network Partner, NKC will work with you to schedule on-site visits to help with program setup, staff training, and planning.

Mandatory Training Commitment (1 Day)

We know your time is limited and we work to get as much information to you as quickly as possible with access to follow up at any time post training. Training agendas are adaptable to meet your organization’s needs but generally follow this outline:

 

Day 1:

  • 10 am – Noon: Program Development Meeting
    • Overview for administrative staff on program implementation and management.
  • Noon -1 pm: Lunch Break
  • 1 – 3 pm: Kitten Care Training
    • Taking the Fear Out of Bottle Feeding and Basic Kitten Care for animal care staff and foster volunteers.
  • 3 pm: Facility Tour/Q&A

Day 2: (Optional)

  • 10 am – Noon: Implementation Round Table
    • Discuss how to use NKC resources to optimize your organization’s neonatal care efforts.
  • Afternoon: Optional Seminars
    • Combating Ringworm
    • Advancements in Neonatal Kitten Care
    • Handling PanleukopeniaFoster Retention and Recruitment
    • Defending Kittens Against Diarrhea
    • Taking the Fear Out of Tube Feeding

Program Costs

NKC is committed to making program implementation affordable and scalable. Choose the level of support that best fits your organization:

Full In-House Training Package

  • One-day on-site training
  • Access to all seminars
  • Three months of online support
  • Case analysis and follow-up consultations

Comprehensive Implementation Package

  • Includes everything in the Full In-House Training Package
  • Individualized support for staff
  • Six months of one-on-one consultation for program leads
  • Custom training templates for in-house replication
  • A second on-site visit (2–6 months post-launch) for ongoing refinement and problem-solving

Campus Application

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Organization Address*
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Have you already connected with an NKC Representative or attended an Open House?*
Have you enrolled in Maddie's University Course?*
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Day 2 Seminar Options*
We offer optional seminars for a 2nd day of training. Please select which ones your organization is interested in.
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