The WRHS recognizes that not all cats are suitable for a home environment and will, under special circumstances, adopt cats to individuals wishing to provide these special cats with an opportunity to live in a rural, farm or shop type setting with the following requirements:
● Cats adopted from our “Barn Buddies” Program are to live in a rural barn or shop type setting, must have access to food, water, shelter, regular vet care and attention.
● Barns or warehouses must be heated or well insulated and these cats must not be expected to fend for themselves. We recommend that 2 cats be adopted together so they have a companion in the outdoor environment.
● The adopter will be the registered owner and must take full responsibility for the cat(s). If the adopter leaves the place where the cat(s) is living, they must make arrangements for the cat(s). Suitable arrangements include taking the cat with him/her or finding another caregiver to accept responsibility for the ongoing care and welfare of the cat(s) and transfer of ownership.
● Businesses are required to provide written proof from the landlord of the premises agreeing to have cat(s) on the premises.
● Barn cats will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated & dewormed prior to leaving the WRHS.