An intact dog can produce an average of two litters in one year, and depending on the size and breed, a dog can become pregnant as early as 4 months old.  The average number of puppies in a canine litter is six to 10, and up to 508 puppies can be born from one intact female dog and her offspring in seven years. An intact cat can become pregnant as early as 4 months old and can produce an average of three litters in one year. The average number of kittens in a feline litter is four to six, and up to 4,948 kittens can be born from one intact female cat and her offspring in seven years.

About Gulf Coast Community Foundation

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity that has been serving the people of South Mississippi since 1989. The Foundation’s primary mission is to increase philanthropy by assisting donors in establishing endowments and legacy giving plans, making grants to worthy causes, and providing leadership in response to the community’s changing needs. Over the years, the GCCF has been a leader in addressing the most pressing needs in the community, from disaster relief and recovery to supporting education and child welfare initiatives. To learn more about Gulf Coast Community Foundation and the important work it does in the community, please visit mgccf.org.