Adopt a Working Cat
Working Cats: Your Natural Pest Control Solution
Not every cat is suited for a traditional home, but every cat deserves a chance to live a happy and fulfilling life. Our Working Cats Program provides an alternative placement for feral or semi-feral cats that aren’t comfortable living indoors. These cats thrive in outdoor environments such as barns, warehouses, farms, and other properties where they can serve as natural pest control while receiving care and shelter from their human caretakers.
What is a Working Cat?
A working cat is a cat that is not well-socialized with people but still deserves a safe and purposeful life. Instead of being kept inside as a pet, these cats live in outdoor or semi-outdoor environments, where they provide effective, chemical-free rodent control. Many of these cats come from situations where they cannot be returned to their original location but are not suited for a traditional adoption.
Benefits of a Working Cat
- Natural, Eco-Friendly Pest Control: Working cats help keep rodent populations under control without the need for harmful poisons or traps.
- Low Maintenance: Once acclimated to their new environment, working cats require minimal daily care – just food, water, and shelter.
- Companionship & Security: While they may not be lap cats, many working cats form bonds with their caretakers and can provide companionship in their own unique way.
- Saving Lives: By adopting a working cat, you’re giving a feral or unsocialized cat a second chance at life in a safe environment.
Where Can a Working Cat Live?
- Barns & Stables
- Warehouses & Factories
- Farms & Rural Properties
- Greenhouses & Nurseries
- Breweries & Wineries
- Feed Stores & Garden Centers
What We Provide
When you adopt a working cat from our program, we ensure that they are:
- Spayed/Neutered (no more unwanted litters!)
- Vaccinated (rabies and core feline vaccines)
- Healthy and Ready for Work!
We provide guidance on how to properly acclimate your new working cat to its environment to ensure a successful transition.
What You Need to Provide
- A safe, enclosed space for a brief acclimation period (usually 2-4 weeks)
- Daily food and fresh water (even the best hunters need proper nutrition!)
- Protection from extreme weather
- Veterinary care if needed
Apply to Adopt a Working Cat
If you have a property that could benefit from a working cat, consider adopting one today! Click the link below to fill out our Working Cat Adoption Application, and our team will get in touch to match you with the perfect feline worker.
Thank you for giving these cats a second chance at life and providing them with a safe and purposeful home!
