BARN CAT APPLICATION

BARN CAT APPLICATION

Complete the form below if you are interested in rescuing one of our Barn Cats. You MUST live in Doña Ana County and it's surrounding areas **PLEASE NOTE** in most cases you will be contacted as soon as your application is submitted as there are TNR cats that cannot be released back into their community and these are then labeled Barn Cats to be released elsewhere.
BARN CAT PROGRAM INFO:
Name

First NameLast Name
Email:
example@example.com
Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Address where Barn Cat(s) will be kept if not same as above:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What type of facility do you have for the cat(s)?

Farm with barn or outbuildingStableResidential home with garage/shedWarehouseOther
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
Do you have any outdoor cats now?

YesNo
How many cats are you interested in adopting?
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?

I have an escape-proof building or room.I have a large outdoor kennel.I have a wire kennel.I need to be provided with a loaner kennel.Something else.
Have you lost any cats to coyotes or other predators in the past year? (Predation of cats by coyotes is rare. We are interested in confirmed cases of predation only. If the cats just disappeared, you can answer NO or not applicable.)

NoYesNot ApplicableYes, Several
Do you have a cat carrier or trap to pick up a barn cat from the ASCMV?

YesNoI need to borrow one.I can purchase one.
Where did you hear about our program?

ASCMV WebsiteGoogleFacebookInstagramWord of MouthOther
Is there anything else you'd like us to know?
1. There is no fee associated with our Barn Cats. You will, however, be expected to provide food and fresh water for your new Barn Cat (s). THEY CANNOT BE EXPECTED TO SURVIVE OFF OF HUNTING ALONE. You will also be responsible for ongoing veterinary care (as necessary and to the best of your ability) and to continue to provide adequate shelter for your Barn Cat. IF FOR WHATEVER REASON YOU CAN NO LONGER PROVIDE CARE FOR YOUR BARN CAT, we ask that you immediately contact our Community Cat Program Manager ASAP for some guidance and assistance.

2. When you bring the new cat(s) home, they will need to be confined to an escape-proof room or enclosure like a tack room, garage, coop, or XXL dog crate for 3-4 weeks while they acclimate to their new surroundings. You will need to feed/water and clean the litter pan daily during the confinement period. After the confinement period, the cats will usually accept their new home and surroundings and may be released. You will continue to provide daily food and water and allow them access to shelter such as a barn or garage. Ideally, even after the cat(s) get acclimated to their new home/surroundings, they should still continue to have access to this "safe haven" area/shelter.

3. Please note that you will have to bring a cat carrier or trap to pick up your barn cat on the date agreed upon with ASCMV Staff OR make the appropriate arrangements to borrow one.
Please check if you understand the information above.*

I have read, understood, and accepted the barn cat program procedure above.
BARN CAT PROGRAM FAQ'S
1. All barn cats come spayed/neutered, they are current on vaccinations, microchipped, and ear tipped.

2. The cats require shelter in a permanent building or structure like a barn, shed, stable, or garage in a suitable rural area where they will be safe. Ideally, this should be the same shelter/area where they are initially housed during the acclimation period.The property should be at least a 0.5 mile away from busy roads.

3. Daily food and water must be provided, as well as any future medical care needed (to the best of your ability. If the cat becomes ill or injured and you cannot afford medical care, every attempt must be made to at least capture/trap the cat and contact a vet/ASCMV)

4. If your application is approved, ASCMV will contact you as soon as a Barn Cat is available and in need of placement. If you have a color, age, or gender preference, we will do our best to accommodate you, though, we are not able to make any promises!

5. We strongly encourage Barn Cat applicants to offer cats in this program an independent outdoor life complemented by appropriate care and shelter like a barn or garage.

Cats are placed into our barn cat program for a variety of reasons. Many are feral or unsocialized cats, simply because they were born outdoors, and never had the opportunityfor human contact. But with enough time and patience, many of these feral/unsocialized cats absoutely can become friendly and social, especially our young tween kittens, under 6 months of age. ASCMV does not always have enough foster homes to socialize these kittens, and once they get past a few months of age, they are more likely to become/stay feral if no human interaction is given early enough.

Some of our cats are placed into our barn cat program because they cannot be indoors for whatever reason. Again, many are just not accustomed to indoor life, if they had been outdoors all their lives. These cats may be very friendly and happy outdoors, yet become aggressive and unsocial if forced to be indoors, they will redirect their frustration into aggression or other behavior issues. Some cats will have litter box issues when forced to become indoors, in which case we would recommend placing these cats into our barn cat program. There are MANY WONDERFUL CATS in need of good homes, but simply need to be outdoor.

6. The youngest cats in the Barn Cat Program are approximately six months old. The ASCMV will not adopt younger kittens as barn cats, as they do not yet have the knowledge, size, or skills to remain safe outdoors. Most cats in the barn cat program are young adults between one and five years of age, although we do have younger and older cats available occasionally.
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