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Canada’s first ‘kitten college’ opens in Langley, B.C.

A new college is opening in Metro Vancouver, but it's catering to a very specific type of student: those who want to know how to better deal with neonatal and orphaned kittens.

Canada’s first ‘kitten college’ opens in Langley, B.C.

A new college has opened in Metro Vancouver to cater to a unique group of students - neonatal and orphaned kittens. The Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS) is launching Canada's first National Kitten College, which aims to train individuals on how to effectively care for newborn kittens without their mothers. Such vulnerable kittens rely entirely on caregivers for warmth, nutrition, hygiene, and monitoring.

According to Sarah Jones of LAPS, the primary goal is to expand their foster programs and make them more robust to accommodate kittens with varying needs. The organization does not want staff members taking kittens home, as they are often up late at night caring for litters. Sarah emphasized the importance of recruiting people to help the public, removing any fear associated with the task and enabling them to contribute to their cause.

The college offers free sessions with more courses in the pipeline.

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