WHAT IS A WORKING CAT?

Cats that come to our shelters with histories and temperaments better suited to an outdoor lifestyle can be successfully placed with caring owners as working cats. These cats may live in a barn, stable or other outdoor setting where they have a “job” and a better quality of life.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD WORKING CAT?

It depends on what you need! Each cat has a unique personality, but working cats tend to fall into one of two categories:

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• Semi-feral – A semi-feral cat has had some contact and experience with humans and has developed a comfort level with humans due to feeding, receiving medical care or similar contacts, but is unsuitable as an indoor pet. Like social cats, semi-feral working cats make good companions for other outdoor animals, but will likely spend more time hunting for rodents and less time with humans.

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• Feral – A feral cat lives outdoors and has never been socialized with humans. They are not aggressive when left alone. A feral cat may become more semi-feral in nature in a consistent environment. Feral working cats love to hunt!

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All working cats receive spay/neuter surgery, a microchip ID, age-appropriate vaccinations and a rabies vaccination.

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Tell us the type of working cat you’re looking for, and we’ll find the perfect match. Please submit an inquiry below if you wish to adopt a barn cat in the immediate future (within one week). Transportation may be arraigned for out of state adoptions. Please include this request in your inquiry! 

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