Bay Area kitten season in full bloom

NBC Bay Area reports on the Bay Area's peak kitten season (March–October), when stray cat populations surge and rescue organizations are overwhelmed. The article features the newly formed Ohana Paw Patrol Rescue, which has taken in two dozen litters in recent weeks, along with the East Bay SPCA, which handled 1,600 kittens last year. Bylined reporter Joe Rosato Jr. provides named sources—including rescue founder Annetta Giambruno-Mobley and SPCA representative Joseph Romero—with specific details on volunteer foster operations and practical guidance (e.g., not to remove kittens unless the mother is absent for over a day). The reporting is grounded in local on-scene observation and direct quotes, though it lacks broader state-level data or expert commentary on root causes of feral cat overpopulation; independent search results show kitten season is a recurring national issue, not unique to the Bay Area. Watch for updates on whether early-season influx (noted by SPCA) strains foster networks through peak summer months, and any policy changes among cities with varying approaches to population control.