Working Cat APPLICATION

Working CAT PROGRAM INFO:

Name

First NameLast Name

Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number:

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email:

example@example.com

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Please describe the area and structure where the working cat(s) will always have access to.

How many working cat(s) are you interested in at this time?

Working cats must be securely confined in the barn or other structure for 3-4 weeks to establish their territory. Are you prepared to allow this much time, and do you have the location to do it? Please describe.

Do you agree to provide daily food and water? Working cats will still hunt even if provided food and hunt more when they are not starving or fighting for food.

YesNo

Do you agree to trap and take to the vet if they become sick or injured?

YesNo

How did you hear about our program?

Do you have a cat trap to pick up a working cat from the ASCMV?

YesNoI need to borrow one.I can purchase one.

Is there anything else you'll like us to know?

Please describe the area and structure where the barn cat(s) will always have access to.

Does the facility have any heat during the winter? (Not a requirement but sometimes aids in placement of certain cats in winter).

No HeatHeated above freezing, but below 50 degreesHeated to 50 degrees or higher

What will you feed the cat(s)?

Canned FoodDry FoodNo Food Provided

The cat(s) will need to be confined for 3-4 weeks before being released. This helps ensure they stay at their new homes. How will you keep them confined?

1. There is no fee associated with acquiring a Working Cat. However, you will be responsible for providing food and fresh water for your new Working Cat(s). Please note that they cannot survive solely on hunting. Additionally, you will be expected to provide ongoing veterinary care as needed and ensure that adequate shelter is available. If, for any reason, you are no longer able to care for your Working Cat, we kindly request that you contact our Community Cat Program Coordinator as soon as possible for guidance and assistance.

2. Upon bringing your new cat(s) home, they must be confined to an escape-proof area, such as a tack room, garage, coop, or large dog crate, for a period of 3-4 weeks to allow them to acclimate to their new environment. During this period, you will need to feed and water them daily, as well as clean their litter box regularly. After the confinement period, the cats will typically become accustomed to their new home and surroundings and can be released. You will still need to provide daily food, water, and access to shelter, such as a barn or garage. Ideally, even after acclimation, the cat(s) should continue to have access to a designated safe haven or shelter area

3. Please be aware that you will need to bring a cat trap to pick up your Working Cat on the agreed-upon date with ASCMV staff. Alternatively, please make arrangements to borrow one if necessary.

Please check if you understand the information above.*

I have read, understood, and accepted the working cat program procedure above.