Anyone who wanted the kitten without the cat is in for a treat with RSPCA ACT desperately seeking families to take an influx of kittens over the Christmas holidays.
RSPCA ACT's chief executive Tammy Ven Dange said kitten season this year had created more than the facilities at RSPCA could handle.
Ms Ven Dange said that many kittens in one place had a higher risk of getting sick, which would be the only reason the organisation puts them down.
"If we put them in foster care it helps them out because it's a less stressful and populated environment," Ms Ven Dange said.
"This is about just keeping them healthy enough for us to [rehome them]."
According to the RSPCA, it doesn't take long for them to rehome kittens once they reach eight weeks of age. Photo: Supplied.
The kittens ranged between one and seven weeks old, and RSPCA can't put them up for adoption until they're old enough to be desexed at eight weeks.
Less experienced carers would be able to register for slightly older kittens, which Ms Ven Dange said could be a way to see if people's kids are ready to have pets.
"The kids will love it, and it's a great time to teach kids about responsible pet ownership," she said.
Kitten litters can range from one to five at a time. Photo: Supplied.
The kittens from four weeks of age could be left at home while people work, assuming they take time to spin a yarn with them after work.
Families with dogs or other pets would be ideal, as it would help kittens socialise.
RSPCA ACT has tried being more proactive in dealing with kitten season, offering discounted desexing for disadvantaged Canberrans.
In August this year, the organisation desexed 490 cats and last financial year rehomed 1036 of the 1400 kittens received.
Ms Ven Dange said they needed at least 20 to 30 families to help this season and if people are interested they should contact RSPCA ACT.