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How The Feral Barn Cat Program Works
AVAnimal Rescue is pleased to announce their Barn Cat Placement Program.
We are looking for cat lovers who have a barn or other secure outdoor structure
that are interested in adopting cats that are not suitable for life inside
of a house or are unhappy living inside. Cat temperaments range from feral
to friendly.
This program is designed to find homes for cats that have traditionally
been deemed un-adoptable through our “normal” adoption procedures. If you
have a safe, warm barn and would like to adopt barn cats, please call or
fill out and return a Barn Cat Application. Recommended reading: "Safe Relocation of Feral Cats".
Barn cats benefit their caretakers! Supporting a barn cat is the safest
way to control the rodent population in your barn. There are no poisons
for children and pets to get into and no need to set nasty traps. They
will help keep rodents away from grain and food storage areas, and you'll
enjoy watching the cats as well as have the satisfaction of giving them
a much-needed home! Consider adopting a barn cat. We will assist you while
the cats settle into their new home.
Due to the nature of the program, we may not have suitable cats available
immediately, but will try to fill your request as soon as possible. We
will maintain a waiting list, as the number of cats available as candidates
for the Barn Cat Program will fluctuate. Filling out an application
is the first step to adopting. When we have Barn Cats for you, you will
be asked to sign an Adoption Contract.
 Cats that are placed into our Barn Cat Program fall under three main categories:
- Cats whose litter box habits are not consistent enough to be inside only
cats and/or who have lived or spent time outside per their previous owner.
- Cats who were found as strays, and who may be too independent to appreciate
living in a house.
- Cats who are shy/fearful of people, and prefer the company of other cats
and animals
We will not place cats who are best suited to be house pets as barn cats
and we won't place kittens under age 4 months as barn cats, unless they
are feral/semi-feral without hope of becoming socialized. (This “may” be
waived on a case by case basis.) A minimum of TWO cats must be placed at
the same location at the same time. We will determine if the cats can peacefully
co-exist prior to placement.
What Will You Provide?
- A warm, secure, dry barn or building in which the cats can live out their
lives.
- The commitment and ability to keep the cats confined to a crate or exercise
pen with a wire top for 1-2 weeks to acclimate them to their new environment
before release.
- A clean litter box that is scooped and/or cleaned daily while confined.
- A constant supply of dry food and fresh water. While confined and
for a short while after release, you will provide a small amount of canned
food daily. What cat can resist that?
- Monitoring and providing for the safety and well-being of the cats as their
caretakers.
- The willingness to trap and vaccinate the cats once every three years,
and to provide licensed veterinary care in the event of a severe injury
or illness.
- Spending time daily making verbal contact with the cats so that they become
familiar with you.
What will AVAnimal Rescue provide?
- All cats will appear to be in good health and have had a brief, general
exam by a vet
- All cats will be leukemia/FIV tested
- All cats will be spayed or neutered prior to placement
- All cats will be vaccinated against FVRCP and rabies
- All cats will be examined and treated for fleas and ear mites prior to
placement
- All cats will be ear-tipped
- AVAnimal Rescue will deliver and set up the cats in their new environment
and will provide detailed instructions on safely confining, releasing and
maintaining the barn cats. We will work with you to determine the best
location for the crate or exercise pen.
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The Feral Barn Cat Program
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