Got Rodents?!

We may have a solution!  You can get rid of your rodent problem by adding a few feline friends!  A barn cat (or two, or three) are  great non-toxic rodent control.  They will also prevent other unaltered cats from moving into their territory.  If you would like to know more about adopting a barn cat, please continue reading!

Barn Cats CVHS Places:

Feral Cats are wild animals that have not been socialized and want nothing to do with humans.  They appreciate a warm place to sleep and a steady supply of food and water– but you will probably never handle a true feral cat in it’s lifetime.

Semi– Feral Cats are not as frightened of humans, but still keep contact to a minimum.  These cats may have had limited socialization with people and prefer the company of other cats.  They frequently learn over time to appreciate your company.

Non-Feral Barn Cats are cats that though socialized and nice, there may not be an appropriate indoor home for them.  They may have issues with their litter box, or may be too rough for a regular home placement, but they do accept the presence of people.

CVHS frequently gets requests for help relocating barn cats.  If you have a barn, outbuilding or stable, we may have the perfect feline match for you!  Barn placement can often be the last option for cats who cannot live as house pets for many different reasons.  If you can provide them with a safe and comfortable place to live, food, water, and veterinary care, they will return the favor by keeping the rodent population down and potentially preventing unwanted and not spayed/neutered cats move in.

We will loan you a kennel that is set up for you to provide care for the cat for a period of transition that allows the cat to become comfortable in the new setting and know where his/her food is going to come from. You will be expected to provide an ongoing food source and any future medical attention that is necessary.

Adopting more than one barn cat is also a great idea.  They provide each other companionship and can snuggle when it gets cold out!

CVHS Feral and Barn cats are:

Spayed / Neutered
Current on vaccines
Tested negative for FeLV/FIV
Treated for fleas
Treated with basic dewormer

What You Provide:
Appropriate shelter in a barn or other outbuilding
A secure transition space
A comfortable transition period
(We will provide a large crate for use during the transition period.)
Daily food and water
Regular veterinary care
A second chance!

We ask a $50-$100 adoption fee for each barn cat placed to help with some of the costs of the vet care we provide.

Cats that would do well in a household are not considered for barn placement.  CVHS adopts specific cats to barn homes.

Click Here to visit the ASPCA website to learn more about feral cats