Barn Cat Program by SAFE

Saving Animals from Euthanasia sometimes has cats that cannot live as house pets.  Cats in the barn cat program fall into three categories:

• Cats whose litter box habits make them unsuitable for house pets
• Cats that are just too independent to appreciate being cooped up and don’t like to be petted.
• Cats who are shy/fearful of people, and prefer the company of other cats and animals.

WE do not adopt cats who are suitable to be house pets to barns, only cats without any other options. This is the last chance for these cats; they have nowhere else to go.

We are looking to reach those with a working barn, warehouse or other safe heated outbuilding. Having a barn cat or cats will help keep down the rodent population. These cats will be helping the property owner, while the property owner provides the cats with a safe place to live.  And, because these cats are already spayed/neutered, the property owner won’t have to worry about the endless litters of kittens appearing.

A farm or barn owner who will adopt the cats must agree to give them:

• Shelter in barns, buildings or stables
• Daily food and water – cats cannot live on mousing alone.
• Veterinary care, as needed
• Secure place to keep them for the first 2-3 weeks, while they acclimate to the barn. This can be a tack room, or any secure enclosure that they cannot escape from.

The cats have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. We ask for a $30 donation to help cover some of their medical expenses.