Arizona Barn Cats

05/01/2024

27/09/2023

Its Barn Cat Season!!
I’m so proud and grateful to announce that Arizona Barn Cats (ABC) is kicking off our 6th season of Barn Cats!
THANK YOU for your interest in the Barn Cat Program.
With every drop off, ABC is constantly evaluating/re evaluating ‘how can we make this better for the cats?’ ‘How can we make this safer for the cats’ ‘what else can we do to give them the best opportunity to thrive in their new environment?’
Most importantly, please take into consideration the safety of your potential barn cats. Do you frequently see coyotes/owls/hawks on your property? Do you have large hunter breed dogs that roam freely, that could potentially attack and kill the cats? If so, then a barn cat on your property would not be the best idea.
Here are answers to some FAQ…
The Cats
These are feral cats. Born outside, with little to no human contact. They are not friendly; they are not lap cats. All the cats are spay/neutered, and ear tipped. (They are also checked/treated for ear mites and fleas at time of surgery) I like to place minimum of 3, all from the same feral colony. They are more likely to get along, and less likely to wander off. I only take cats whose lives are in imminent danger. I ensure they are healthy appearing cats, no open wounds, goopy eyes etc. I don’t place senior cats; I don’t place kittens. I don’t accept cats from hoarder houses, I don’t accept cats from extra-large colonies, I don’t accept cats where one or more of the other cats in the colony appears sick.
Acclimation
Your cats will need to stay confined on your property for 3 weeks so they can adapt to the sights, sounds, smells of the property. ABC will provide an enclosure 6’ x 3’ x 4’. This is your cat’s new home. Within the enclosure will include food, water, a litter box and a shelter tote.
Bonding
You will be using wet food to bond and build trust with your mousers while they are confined. This will lead to successful results once your cats are given free roam of your property. Ideally, your mousers ‘working hours’ will be 7 am to 7 pm. ABC will teach you how to bring your cats back into the enclosure in the evening – and locked up til morning. They will be much safer, and you will have them much longer if they are not roaming the property throughout the night.
Your responsibility
You will be responsible for providing food, water, and veterinary care to prevent suffering. Cats cannot survive on rodents alone. (Shelter will be provided by ABC.)
Fees
There are no fees for the cats. (ABC will do their best to give you all of the tips/tricks we know, but we cannot guarantee that they will stay on your property) However, there is a small delivery fee, $100. Which includes the enclosure, set up, and all start up supplies necessary for acclimation. (food/water bowl, litter box, litter and 18-gallon tote) We will also provide a bag of food that your cats are currently being fed. You can use this to gradually introduce what you intend on feeding them. Drop offs are scheduled Saturday and Sunday, early morning.

27/09/2023

We're back at it!
This is our 6th season serving Arizona property owners!!
We have healthy/fixed mousers looking for work!!
Tell your friends

10/09/2023

This is Purrfect!
Mousers are let out each morning- work all day/ then back in the catio all night!
This is how to do it

17/08/2023

Hydration Stations - keep your feral colonies hydrated with fresh cool water 24/7.

5 gallon bucket with 2 watering cups.
Tips to keep the water inside the bucket cool
-no direct sunlight- place in a shady area
-do not place on hot cement - preferably grass/block of wood
- use block ice - melts slower than ice cubes
-always fill the bucket. Air accelerates the rate at which ice melts
-Use ice packs - they are filled with gel like substance that stays frozen for extended period of time
-cover the bucket with a blanket

$30 each

09/12/2022

I’m at the Home Depot at The Pavilions, Scottsdale.
This is Sadie - she’s the shop cat- been here 3 years and keeps all the mice away!!❤️

02/11/2022

Brrrrrr…. It’s cold this morning.
Who needs shelters for their outdoor babies?

18 gallon tote, lined with insulation, filled with straw.

$25 (2 for $45)

Comment below with quantity desired and cross streets - thank you for caring for our community cats❤️

09/10/2022

15/09/2022

It’s Barn Cat drop off Opening Weekend !!!!
Yay!!!
This is our 5th season placing feral cats in barn properties, giving them a second opportunity to live their Best Life!!❤️

04/08/2022

Every barn property is going to be set up with one of my hydration stations… access to fresh water 24/7 ❤️

02/05/2022

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30/04/2022

Ms. Moustache is living her best life!!!
That tack room is air conditioned- that’s her new pet door!!

16/04/2022

Another amazing barn cat drop off in Carefree AZ. This was a gorgeous horse property subdivision. Every house has a horse out back! (I told the property owner to tell all of his neighbors about me!)
There were 4 cats - so instead of kenneling them up- I quickly threw together a box chicken coop, right under the biggest shadiest tree in the yard. They’re going to love it here

27/03/2022

Early bird gets the worm...,and the Barn Cats!!
I’m escorting 4 VIPs -Very Important Pussycats- to 2 barns this morning!!

21/03/2022

This is a video of a MOUSE drinking out of the barn cats water bowl from INSIDE the acclimation area!! Smh the cats are oblivious

08/02/2022

The self feeder/self waterer are a success!!!
The ferals always have access to crunchies and fresh water.
I fill the hopper on Sunday ... come back on Tuesday to check it... and fill it back up on Wednesday.
No more water bowls laying around ... no more empty plates to give away their location.
Just these two, need and discreet feeders ...
$50 for the set. Instructions and hardware included.

19/01/2022

I am beyond excited about my Barn Cat Self Feeders & Self Waterers!!! My colony now has 24/7 access to crunchies and water.

Self Feeder- as the food bowl gets depleted, the storage hopper releases more. The storage hopper keeps the food fresh and dry. This design allows level dispensing. Hopper holds approx 4 cups dry food.

Self Waterer-water flows automatically, cup is always half full. Hopper holds approx 40 oz.

Can be installed directly onto trees, masonry walls built with stone, rocks, cement blocks, or concrete.