The Bitty Kitty Brigade exists to serve orphaned, neonatal kittens ages 0-5 weeks who are not yet eating on their own. We are a no-kill organization. All kittens are cared for in foster homes and receive high-quality nutrition and appropriate medical care. Kittens are kept in our care until they are 12 weeks old, are spayed or neutered, microchipped, FeLV tested and receive all age-appropriate vaccinations.

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are funded exclusively through donations and grants and are entirely volunteer run.

We receive kittens from local impounds, area rescues and rescuers and other members of the community.

The Bitty Kitty Brigade was founded in 2018 by Joan Barrett and Mandy Dwyer.

EIN: 83-2267427

Volunteer Staff

Executive Leadership	Joan Barrett, Mandy Dwyer
Medical Director	Sam Jackson
Clinic Coordinator	Shey Magnuson
Financial Director	Mandy Dwyer
Accountant	Carolyn Weber
Foster Director	Joan Barrett
Adoption Coordinator	Lauren Puplampu
Events Director	Kya Anderson
Fundraising Director	Anna Kokayeff
BCB Coordinator	Jacky Wilson
Community Liaisons	Kerry Brown, Jen Friesen

Press

Cole and Marmalade – Max the Magnificent Manx Fights For A Month To Keep His Head Held High, His Spirit “Pawsitive” & His Heart Full

Minneapolis Star Tribune – Twin Cities’ Bitty Kitty Brigade steps in to save the tiniest, neediest kittens

CCX Media – Maple Grove Woman Part of Bitty Kitty Brigade

Kare 11 – Bitty Kitty Brigade helps nourish kittens when others can’t

Kare 11 – Communities that KARE: Bitty Kitty Brigade

Kare 11 – ‘Birth Control Brigade’: Cat rescue starts Trap-Neuter-Return program

Newsweek – Adorable 2-Pound Rescue Kittens Visit Aquarium in Heartwarming Video

myTalk107.1 –Bitty Kitty Brigade Mandy Dwyer on Jason and Alexis

Fox 9 – Twin Cities seeing spike in feral cats on the street

CCX Media – Maple Grove Kitten Rescue Group Benefits from Betty White Challenge

KSTP – Vadnais Heights teams up with nonprofits to tackle cat overpopulation

Kare 11 – Vadnais Heights calls in help for cat problem

KSTP – Twin Cities kittens to take aquarium field trip for Adopt a Cat Month

Fox 9 – Minnesota cat, dog rescues desperately need foster, adoptive families

Star Tribune – Can these cats help your downward dog? (Probably not — but you can help them.)

Star Tribune – Animal rescues work with city to address cat colonies in Brooklyn Park neighborhood

CCX Media – Rescue groups help Brooklyn Park tackle stray cat problem