We are Working To Provide Safe Relocation Sites for Feral Cats In Harm's Way!
We have healthy, sterilized cats in need of new outdoor homes! These cats are feral (semi-wild) and need to live at a farm, horse stable, warehouse, or other suitable outdoor location.
Veterinary care has been given (sterilization, rabies vaccination, felv/fiv testing, worming, etc.) No adoption fee will be assessed but we do ask that you make a donation if you are able to. Your only responsibility will be to provide daily food and water, protection from the elements, and long-term vet care. After a short period of secure confinement, the cats will accept their new home.
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! If you own or manage property and have permission for long-term placement of animals on the property, please call us! We will assist you while the cats settle into their new home.
Barn cat adoption guidelines:
1. You will need an enclosed place to house the cats for 1-2 weeks while they become acclimated to their new environment. Placing food, water litter, and a bed in this area will help them learn where their home base is. If they are wild cats, place the bed inside a box or other enclosed area so that they can hide and feel safe. Giving the cats occasional treats of wet food will really keep them around, especially at first while they are disoriented from the move. When it is time to release the cats, quietly open the door and leave. Let them explore the rest of their territory on their own terms and come back to the food when they are ready. If you want to move the feeding station, move it just a few feet per day until it is in the desired location. This will keep them from leaving the area looking for food.
2. All cats must have access to a safe, dry bed, dry food, and thawed water at all times. These cats are very smart and capable, but still depend on you for basic care. Studies have shown that cats that are fed regularly are better mousers because they have better overall health and more energy.
3. If you have adopted feral barn cats, you will probably not be able to touch them during their lifetime. If you find one has been injured or is in need of medical attention, please borrow one of our cat traps and bring the cat to Clarkson-Wilson Vet Clinic or to your regular vet if they are capable of treating feral cats.
4. Tame cats will need to stay current on vaccines, at least a booster one year from adoption and every three years after that. You can buy these vaccines at the feed stores or on-line and give them yourself, or your regular vet can give them. Clarkson-Wilson Vet Clinic offers vaccines as well.
Interested in adopting one of our working cats? Print out and complete the Barn Cat Adoption Application and email or fax it to our Barn Cat Adoption Coordinator, Barb at bvanderme@yahoo.com or fax (636)220-7391 .