If you find a stray kitten, here are some steps you can take based on the search results:

1. Assess the situation: Before taking any action, evaluate the situation to determine if the kitten is truly abandoned or orphaned. In most cases, the mother cat is nearby and temporarily leaves her kittens for good reasons, like looking for food. Wait and watch for several hours or even a full day to see if the mother cat returns. Watch from a hidden spot or from inside so you don’t scare the mother cat away. Your presence may keep her from returning to her kittens’ nest.

2. Leave them be: If you see kittens alone, it is more than likely their mother is nearby. A mother cat is kittens’ best possible caregiver, so it is best to leave them be. This best practice involves allowing the mother cat to care for her kittens in their outdoor home. Do not remove kittens younger than ~8 weeks old from their mother. It is harmful to their wellbeing.

3. Provide food and water: If the mother cat is not around, provide high-calorie food and fresh water in a nearby location (but not too close to her nest). It’s a myth that cats won’t care for kittens after you’ve touched them; however, if you hover around, she will likely move her kittens. Keep your distance and let her do the hard work of raising her babies.

4. Capture the kitten: If the kitten does not have a mother or is in immediate danger, capture the kitten. For some kittens, this is as easy as reaching out and scooping them up. For others, you may need to contact a local animal society or shelter to obtain the humane traps often used in TNR. Simply place the trap out with some food inside, and wait nearby. The kitten should wander in and trigger the trap to close its door. Kittens do not get hurt in the process.

5. Get the kitten to a veterinarian: Once you have captured the kitten, get it to a veterinarian for a checkup as soon as possible. Even if you can’t foster a stray kitten long term, you’ll be a lifeline during this first phase of rescue.

6. Find a no-kill animal shelter: If you cannot foster the stray kitten for any amount of time, find a no-kill animal shelter. The No Kill Network has a list of organizations by state, and Adopt-A-Pet lists cat.

7. Contact local shelter/rescue: Contact an animal welfare organization or shelter that can help you assess the situation. Most animal shelters dont have staff able to provide the level of care that neonatal kittens require, so its best to contact a rescue group or shelter that specializes in kitten care.

Remember, it is important to handle kittens with care and to avoid removing them from their mother if possible.