What is a Working Barn Cat?
Some of the cats we rescue are happiest living independent lives, hunting mice and other critters, and it would be inhumane to return them to their original locations (construction zones, unsanitary sites, and abuse). Even after being spayed or neutered and brought indoors, they never became comfortable with direct human contact. But that’s okay because they’re willing to work for you as natural pest control in exchange for food and shelter and will thrive in the right environment.
Farms
Stables
Nurseries
Breweries or wineries
Hardware or feed stores
Residential properties with outdoor access
General Requirements for Working with Barn Cats
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A secure place to acclimate them in the first 2-3 weeks at their new home
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e.g. office, tack room, shed, or a large crate
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Shelter to protect them from inclement weather
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Daily food and water
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Cats can’t live on the occasional mice they kill
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Emergency veterinary care if the need arises
All of our cats have already been spayed or neutered, and vaccinated.
