Barn cats

WHAT ABOUT BARN CAT PROGRAMS? CAn feral CATS GO LIVE SOMEWHERE ELSE?

Relocation is not as easy as one would think, and should only be considered as a last resort.  Community cats become very attached to their surroundings - they know familiar paths, good hiding spots, and where to find food.  Relocation places them in an unfamiliar environment, often leaving them stressed and disoriented. Successful relocation requires very careful planning. Without effective planning, cats may try to return to their original home, making relocation both dangerous and pointless. If cats are not in danger in their current environment, it’s best to work to keep them where they are while implementing trap-neuter-return.  Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the most humane and effective method to control the overpopulation of community cats.  If you know of a community cat who is in imminent danger, please reach out to the following organizations to discuss barn cat relocation:

Barn Cats-R-Us
Kent, WA
Website: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/regional-animal-services/special-programs/barn-cats-r-us.aspx
Email: pets@kingcounty.gov
Phone: 206-296-3936

Back Yard Buddy Program
Tacoma, WA
Website: http://www.thehumanesociety.org/services/barn-cats/
Email: backyardbuddies@thehumanesociety.org
Phone: N/A

Community Cat Coalition
Mukilteo, WA
Website: http://communitycatcoalitionwa.org/
Email: cccofwa@gmail.com 
Phone: N/A

Oasis for Animals
Whidbey Island, WA
Website: http://oasisforanimals.org/
Email: oasis@whidbey.com
Phone: 360-321-4142

Seattle Humane
Location: Bellevue, WA
Phone: 425-649-7561
Email: pethelp@seattlehumane.org
Website: https://www.seattlehumane.org/services/pet-rehoming/