As temperatures rise in Albuquerque, local animal shelters are preparing for an anticipated surge in kitten arrivals, a phenomenon known as 'kitten season.' The Albuquerque Journal reports that the city's Animal Welfare Department is actively recruiting volunteers to help manage this seasonal influx, which is primarily due to the warmer weather leading to increased kitten births. Shelters are bracing for hundreds of new arrivals and are ensuring they have enough resources and personnel to properly care for these young animals. The call for volunteers is part of a larger initiative to maintain the welfare of these animals and provide them with the necessary care during this busy period.