Adopt a Working Cat
Interested in a cat who takes care of mice, rats, rodents, snakes, etc in your area? Adopt a working cat today!
Fill out the application and an adoption coordinator will contact you shortly.
Fill out the application and an adoption coordinator will contact you shortly.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How much does it cost to adopt a barn cat?
The adoption fee is waived. You will be responsible for ongoing veterinary care (as necessary), food, water, and shelter.
Why do I need to adopt a minimum of 2 working cats at a time?
It is very stressful for under-socialized cats to be relocated to a new home. Having another cat there will help them immensely during the transition process. They are also more likely to stay at your property if they have another cat with them. There is no limit to the number of barn cats someone can adopt, so long as they can provide food and medical care for all of the cats.
What do I do when I bring the cats home?
When you bring the new cats home, they will need to be confined to an escape-proof room or enclosure like a tack room, garage, coop, or XXL dog crate for 2-4 weeks while they acclimate to their new surroundings. You will feed/water and clean the litter pan daily during the confinement period. After this period of confinement, the cats will usually accept their new home and may be released. You will continue to provide daily food and water and allow them access to shelter such as your barn or garage.
Are they spayed or neutered?
Yes. All working cats come spayed or neutered, current on vaccinations, and microchipped.
Do you have any friendly working cats?
No; the cats in the working cat program and not social, friendly cats or suited to be pets. They have no desire to be 'lap cats' and cannot be touched. Or may take a very long time to trust enough to be pet. We strongly encourage adopters to offer cats in this program an independent outdoor life complemented by appropriate care and shelter like a barn or garage.
Do you have any working kittens?
The youngest cats in the Working Cat program are approximately six months old. UVAR will not adopt younger kittens as working cats as they don't yet have the knowledge, size, or skills to remain safe outdoors. Most cats in the working cat program are young adults between one and five years of age. Though we do have younger and older cats available occasionally. If you have an age preference, just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you!
What do the barn cats require?
The cats require shelter in a permanent building or structure, like a barn, shed, stable, or garage in a suitable rural area where they will be safe. The property should be at least .5 miles away from busy roads. Daily food and water must be provided, as well as any future medical care needed. The cats must also be kept confined the initial 2-4 week relocation period to ensure a successful transition to their new home.
Can I come look at, or select, my working cats?
The holding areas for the working cats are not accessible to visitors for safety reasons. When you are scheduled to adopt UVAR will select working cats for you based on which cats are the most eager to enter a cat carrier for us. If you have a color, age, or gender preference, we will do our best to accommodate you, though we're not able to make an preferences! All barn cat adoptions are scheduled by appointment since it can take some time and extra staff to round the kitties up.
How much does it cost to adopt a barn cat?
The adoption fee is waived. You will be responsible for ongoing veterinary care (as necessary), food, water, and shelter.
Why do I need to adopt a minimum of 2 working cats at a time?
It is very stressful for under-socialized cats to be relocated to a new home. Having another cat there will help them immensely during the transition process. They are also more likely to stay at your property if they have another cat with them. There is no limit to the number of barn cats someone can adopt, so long as they can provide food and medical care for all of the cats.
What do I do when I bring the cats home?
When you bring the new cats home, they will need to be confined to an escape-proof room or enclosure like a tack room, garage, coop, or XXL dog crate for 2-4 weeks while they acclimate to their new surroundings. You will feed/water and clean the litter pan daily during the confinement period. After this period of confinement, the cats will usually accept their new home and may be released. You will continue to provide daily food and water and allow them access to shelter such as your barn or garage.
Are they spayed or neutered?
Yes. All working cats come spayed or neutered, current on vaccinations, and microchipped.
Do you have any friendly working cats?
No; the cats in the working cat program and not social, friendly cats or suited to be pets. They have no desire to be 'lap cats' and cannot be touched. Or may take a very long time to trust enough to be pet. We strongly encourage adopters to offer cats in this program an independent outdoor life complemented by appropriate care and shelter like a barn or garage.
Do you have any working kittens?
The youngest cats in the Working Cat program are approximately six months old. UVAR will not adopt younger kittens as working cats as they don't yet have the knowledge, size, or skills to remain safe outdoors. Most cats in the working cat program are young adults between one and five years of age. Though we do have younger and older cats available occasionally. If you have an age preference, just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you!
What do the barn cats require?
The cats require shelter in a permanent building or structure, like a barn, shed, stable, or garage in a suitable rural area where they will be safe. The property should be at least .5 miles away from busy roads. Daily food and water must be provided, as well as any future medical care needed. The cats must also be kept confined the initial 2-4 week relocation period to ensure a successful transition to their new home.
Can I come look at, or select, my working cats?
The holding areas for the working cats are not accessible to visitors for safety reasons. When you are scheduled to adopt UVAR will select working cats for you based on which cats are the most eager to enter a cat carrier for us. If you have a color, age, or gender preference, we will do our best to accommodate you, though we're not able to make an preferences! All barn cat adoptions are scheduled by appointment since it can take some time and extra staff to round the kitties up.