I dont know how young they are. My conversation I had with the young girl seemed to come to a dead end after she told me about the special formula.I did send an e-mail to our local SPCA asking for information about who to contact and what the issue is. If they havent replied by the time I get home from work today I will call around and see what I can come up.. It really bothers me to think about these poor little things.. Last night I was wondering about what they do with them at closing time??? The thought that they may be just left there till the next day at opening time really disturbs me.