That moment when a mum cat finally relaxes, after her kittens have been scooped up, is the part most people never see.

SPCA says kitten season is in full swing, and Centres across the country are overflowing.

It is launching the Super Mums adoption campaign from February 9 to March 29.

It is also starting regional walk-in Caturdays, so people can meet cats and kittens without an appointment.

For Hibiscus Coast locals, it is a prompt to look past the tiny kittens.

They can be adopted within days.

Their mums often wait much longer.

Adult cats are usually calmer than kittens.

Their personalities are already formed, so you know who you are bringing home.

Many are also litter-trained, which makes the first week easier.

SPCA says many of these mums have survived outdoors through summer.

Some gave birth under houses or in gardens.

Some protected their kittens from the elements, while still kittens themselves.

SPCA CEO Todd Westwood says the campaign is about giving those mums their turn.

Every Super Mum is desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, and health-checked.

Caturdays will run for the next 11 weeks.

Different Centres will host each week. Each event will be announced 10 days ahead.

Adoption appointments still apply for dogs, small animals, and farm animals.

If you want to move quickly on the day, SPCA suggests applying online first for any cat or kitten you like.

Then check your nearest SPCA Centre in Hobsonville, or your regional SPCA Facebook page, to see when the next walk-in Caturday is on.

One Super Mum you can view right now is Marissa: https://www.spca.nz/adopt/animal/655246/cat-marissa-hobsonville

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