Barn Cat Co-op

14/09/2025

Bruce Wayne (now Rebus) and Meowstro (now Shuggie) joined our family at the end of August. They were two of 10 kittens and a momma who joined us from this property. Unlike their siblings Koa and Shaurya, Shuggie and Rebus were in good health 🙏

Yesterday was a super special day for Rebus and Shuggie as another chapter in their story unfolded. These bonded brothers found a loving home of their very own, where their journey can continue together.

Happiest of new adventures fellas❤️

13/09/2025

Riddle Us This…

What has 2 eyes, 8 legs and is covered with soft fur?

It’s US of course! Me and my bestie Shaurya just wanted to let you know we’re doing ameowzing! We are all healed up from our surgeries and our foster mom Carrie has taken really great care of us.

And you know what? We are absolutely lovin this indoor lifestyle. And now that Dr Beshay has given us the ‘all clear’, we’re told we can find a family to call our very own! We can’t wait to meet you🥰

Thank you for your donations to Seraphina’s Critical Care Fund… your kindness has helped so many, including Shaurya and me 🙏

Purrs,
Koa

12/09/2025

Today was one of those daze. Multiple vet visits… little ones fighting for their lives, while we fight alongside. They are little warriors and as of this evening, we are happy to report, everyone is still fighting.

Earlier this evening, Lorraine said exactly what we were all thinking, “It’s been a really long day, I’m going home now to snuggle with my kitties”. Nothing like a cuddle with our own fur babies to lessen the days’ stress and heal the heart.

I walked into a kitty puddle of my own this evening. My rescues turned forever family… Belmont, One-Eyed Jack and Bolt, cuddled together in a puddle carefree contentment. Knowing where they came from, watching their transformation over the years, and seeing where they are now, is a heart warming reminder that although we can’t change their past, we most certainly can rewrite their future ❤️

Although “we rescued them”, on days like today, they rescue us ❤️‍🩹

11/09/2025

Ellie is one of four bottle babies who joined us on September 1st, after their momma was killed in a predatory attack. Sadly, one of Ellie's siblings passed away shortly after arriving. Ellie and her two surviving siblings , Franklin and Moe have been thriving in foster mom Carrie’s loving care.

Late last evening, foster mom Carrie noted Ellie was a bit off and with further investigation, Carrie noted one of Ellie’s legs was quite swollen.

Ellie is one of three kitties seeing Dr Beshay and his team at the Animal Clinic of East Durham today for immediate medical care today.

Please keep Ellie (and all of our kitties) in your thoughts and prayers. It’s been an incredibly difficult, stressful and challenging kitten season with so many vulnerable cats and kittens in need of urgent medical care ❤️‍🩹

10/09/2025

Her beginnings may not of been the easiest but Duchess has embraced all of the benefits of indoor living. She is now ready to embrace another chapter in her story… finding her forever family ❤️

10/09/2025

This tiny crew joined our family very late one evening after their momma hadn’t been seen for a couple of days. At only a week old, they were cold and hungry. Foster mom Dawn immediately welcomed them into her foster family.

Lovingly named our “Winnie the Pooh” crew, Kangaroo, Roo, Eeyore, Tigger and Piglet appeared to be thriving until yesterday, when they quickly developed some very significant GI symptoms. They are but a few of our tiniest family members who are struggling 😢

Yesterday foster mom Dawn rushed them to Dr Beshay and his team at the Animal Clinic of East Durham where tests were run and meds were given. Thankfully, the tests for those nasty infections came back negative but severe diarrhea and weight loss is a huge concern for ones so tiny.

Please keep our ‘Pooh Crew’ in your thoughts. They are only five of the more than 50 kittens currently in the BCC family, many of whom are struggling, being so tiny and vulnerable.

Come on Kanga, Roo, Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore! You got this!

09/09/2025

Oh the wonder of seeing their world for the first time! And although they can’t hear the voice of their foster momma yet, they most certainly can feel her love. Never will they face the hardships and suffering that their momma did.

Welcome to a lifetime of cozy beds and full tummies little ones ❤️

08/09/2025

Medical Update
Koa & Shaurya❤️❤️‍🩹

It was only 11 days ago that Koa and Shaurya joined our family. The following morning, they had an urgent vet visit with Dr Beshay and his team at the Animal Clinic of East Durham where it was determined that Koa and Shaurya both required an enucleation surgery.

The surgeries, as expected, went very well, as have their healing journeys. Foster mom Carrie shares the great news that this adorable duo are doing great!

This Friday, Shaurya and Koa have a final recheck. Once they get a medical clearance, they will be ready to find families of their very own🥰

Although Shaurya and Koa came from incredibly difficult beginnings, that most certainly hasn’t jaded their sweet and social dispositions! According to their foster mom, Koa and Shaurya are the sweetest kitties. As soon as they see you coming, they go belly up for tummy rubs, their little engines running with purrs of affection.

Our deepest thanks again to Dr Beshay and his team for their immediate and wonderful care. Our gratitude as well to the incredibly generous folks who donated towards the cost of their surgeries (which were paid IN FULL) 🙏

Koa and Shaurya, we look forward to watching each page of your stories lovingly be rewritten ❤️

07/09/2025

Sundays are for coffee, contemplation and, in the home of foster parents Bill and Lisa, loads of catnaps 😻

Enjoy your day!

07/09/2025

Happy Gotcha Day to this precious pair who found a family of their very own 💖

It is easy to know how & why Bolt & Shadow's new family fell so in love with them: they are such an adorable & silly pair! 😻 These lucky girls head home together furever as adoptions 2502 & 2503!! 🎉🎉

06/09/2025

A sweet update from foster mom Carrie💖

A quartet of newly born kittens joined our family a few days ago after their momma was found deceased. They were immediately introduced to Ember, one of our nursing moms, but unfortunately, they were too weak to nurse. One kitten passed shortly after joining us😞

Foster mom Carrie decided the trio required additional TLC and welcomed them into her foster family, providing round the clock care.

This evening she shared the wonderful news that all three kittens were now thriving, along with this adorable video ❤️

04/09/2025

Oh my gosh! The words ‘THANK YOU’ just don’t seem adequate…

To EVERYONE who sent financial donations, we ALREADY began putting them to good use. Several of our admins were ‘shopping’ today. It was like ‘Christmas for the kitties’! Kitten food, cat food … we were busy purchasing the most urgently needed items and immediately distributing them to our foster families, keeping those tiny tummies filled!

To those who send Amazon orders, this afternoon my front door was literally ‘blocked by boxes’. It was an absolutely glorious predicament. Carolyn came over to help me dig out🥰

Many of your hearts, like ours, have been captured by Ferb and Little Bean and it seems fitting to provide an update on them, as we count our many blessings.

From foster mom Carrie:

“Little Bean is now a month into his FIP treatment program. Ferbie is nearing the 6 week marker. Both kittens are gaining well. Ferb is almost 1100 grams (he’s quadrupled in size since he joined us in June). Little Bean isn’t far behind, now almost 1000g. Both kittens are playful, content and eating well, a dramatic transformation since joining our family.

Ferb continues with f***l incontinence and may have long term issues from megacolon, but it most certainly doesn't slow him down. He's just a frequent flyer for wipes and warm baths.”

Being afforded the honour of helping Ferb, LB and so many others is truly a privilege. Most days bring joy, others bring sorrow, but journeys like Ferb and LB’s are a heartwarming reminder of why we do what we do. And frankly, we simply couldn’t help so many, WITHOUT YOU❤️

On behalf of Ferb, LB and each of the deserving BCC cats and kittens, THANK YOU for helping us, help them🫶🏻