Experience the Loyalty of Hardworking Barn Cats
Experience the Loyalty of Barn Cats
Adopt A Barn Cat
These “working cats” are happiest when they have the ability to “work” while having their physical needs met. Cats available for adoption through our Barn Cat Program are considered poorly socialized or feral and not suitable for a home environment. We find that a non-traditional adoptive home is best suited for these types of cats. This alternative approach allows these cats to have access to shelter, food, water, and care while they provide the service of rodent control to an adopter’s property.
All barn cats are fully vetted with: spay/neuter, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, flea preventative, and ear-tipped. Barn cats are adopted at no charge.
Walk-In Adoption Hours:
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Mon–Wed, Fri: 10:00am–12:30pm & 2:00pm–4:00pm
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Thu: 10:00am–12:30pm & 2:00pm–6:30pm
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Sat: 9:00am–1:00pm
What makes a cat eligible to be a “barn” or “working” cat?
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The cat is unsuited for traditional adoption as an indoor cat
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Unable to be returned to the location they were trapped from
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Healthy with no injuries
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Reasonably capable of living a colony life
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Barn or Shed
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Farm
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Factory or Warehouse
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Office or Retail Store
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Body Shop or Car Dealership
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Stables or Equestrian Center
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Greenhouse, Flower Shop or Nursery
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Vineyard, Winery, or Distillery
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Salvage or Scrap Yard
Humane Society of Carroll County believes in keeping animals out of the shelter and helps facilitate private rehoming of pets through an online forum.
Adopt A Barn Cat
These “working cats” are happiest when they have the ability to “work” while having their physical needs met. Cats available for adoption through our Barn Cat Program are considered poorly socialized or feral and not suitable for a home environment. We find that a non-traditional adoptive home is best suited for these types of cats. This alternative approach allows these cats to have access to shelter, food, water, and care while they provide the service of rodent control to an adopter’s property.
All barn cats are fully vetted with: spay/neuter, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, flea preventative, and ear-tipped. Barn cats are adopted at no charge.
Walk-In Adoption Hours:
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Mon–Wed, Fri: 10:00am–12:30pm & 2:00pm–4:00pm
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Thu: 10:00am–12:30pm & 2:00pm–6:30pm
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Sat: 9:00am–1:00pm
What makes a cat eligible to be a “barn” or “working” cat?
-
The cat is unsuited for traditional adoption as an indoor cat
-
Unable to be returned to the location they were trapped from
-
Healthy with no injuries
-
Reasonably capable of living a colony life
-
Barn or Shed
-
Farm
-
Factory or Warehouse
-
Office or Retail Store
-
Body Shop or Car Dealership
-
Stables or Equestrian Center
-
Greenhouse, Flower Shop or Nursery
-
Vineyard, Winery, or Distillery
-
Salvage or Scrap Yard
Humane Society of Carroll County believes in keeping animals out of the shelter and helps facilitate private rehoming of pets through an online forum.
Adopt A Barn Cat
Scroll to find a real-time list of adoptable barn cats to find your perfect protector.
These “working cats” are happiest when they have the ability to “work” while having their physical needs met. Cats available for adoption through our Barn Cat Program are considered poorly socialized or feral and not suitable for a home environment. We find that a non-traditional adoptive home is best suited for these types of cats. This alternative approach allows these cats to have access to shelter, food, water, and care while they provide the service of rodent control to an adopter’s property.
All cats are fully vetted with: spay/neuter, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, flea preventative, and ear-tipped.
Walk-In Adoption Hours:
-
Mon–Wed, Fri: 10:00am–12:30pm & 2:00pm–4:00pm
-
Thu: 10:00am–12:30pm & 2:00pm–6:30pm
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Sat: 9:00am–1:00pm
What makes a cat eligible to be a “barn” or “working” cat?
- The cat is unsuited for traditional adoption as an indoor cat
- Unable to be returned to the location they were trapped from
- Healthy with no injuries
- Reasonably capable of living a colony life outdoors
Barn cats are adopted at no charge. Ideal locations for a barn cat include: barn/shed, farm, factory/warehouse, office/retail store, body shop/car dealership, salvage/scrap yard, stable/equestrian center, greenhouse, flower shop, nursery, vineyard, winery, distillery.

