Working Cat Program

Why Adopt a Working Cat?

Working Cats benefit their caretakers! Supporting a Working Cat is the safest way to control the rodent population in your barn, warehouse, winery, brew house or other storage areas. There are no poisons for children and pets to get into and no need to set nasty traps! Working Cats will keep rodents away AND you’ll have the satisfaction of giving them a much needed home. And if you have a business, a Working Cat makes a great mascot or social media sensation!

Each Working Cat adoption includes*:

• General physical/wellness exam
• Spay or neuter surgery
• Ear tip and microchip
• Initial vaccinations
• Initial flea treatment
• Working Cat Introduction Flyer on introducing and caring for Working Cats

*Please note: KHS typically adopts out Working Cats in pairs, so each Working Cat adoption includes two cats. Single Working Cats may be adopted out on a case-by-case basis to homes that already have Working Cats.

What Will You Provide?

• A warm, secure, dry building or space for shelter from the elements and predators
• The space and ability to keep new Working Cats confined to a sheltered, enclosed area for four to six weeks to acclimate them to their new environment before release
• Regular/daily food and water
• Monitoring and providing for the safety and well-being of the cats
• Willingness to vaccinate the cats once every three years (by trapping, if necessary) and provide licensed veterinary care in the event of injury or illness

What is the Adoption Fee?

Working Cat adoptions are a “Pick Your Own Price” adoption, so adopters can choose how much they would like to donate. KHS relies on these donations to cover the costs of providing all the medical care to each Working Cat.