There are some animals HHS doesn't have the time or resources to care for newly-born kittens or puppies that would normally be fed and cared by their mother. "Unweaned kittens and puppies automatically are put down, even though we have people who love to bottle feed. Our foster coordinator has said no. Also, if the [puppy's] mother comes in and she's scared, not aggressive, that she and all her puppies will also be put down," Worth says.