While there is no right or wrong answer, cats are social animals that thrive in communities, so we recommend adopting at least a pair if you don’t already have an existing colony on your property. Even adopting 3-4 spayed/neutered barn cats at a time is not uncommon.

The degree to which our barn cats keep their distance varies from cat to cat and may change over time. Even those who prefer to keep their distance may form bonds with their caregiver after positive interactions with others.

Barn Cats adopted from SSHS are free, rabies vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and ear-tipped so that they’re easily identifiable as altered.

Each cat leaving the property will need safe transport, such as a carrier or trap. We can provide used carriers to our barn cat adopters for $10. 
​When you adopt barn cats, we also provide consultation on how to successfully acclimate them to their new home.

Barn cats are low-maintenance animals that require only a small amount of food, water, and shelter, such as barns, sheds, warehouses, or other outdoor-accessible spaces. You will also need a secure place to keep them for the first 2-4 weeks while they acclimate to your barn (this can be a tack room, large crate, or any secure indoor enclosure).