Dorchester Paws’ Working Cat Program will save lives. These cats are full vetted and ready to spend their days in the company of other animals. They just need a safe, independent living setting, such as a barn, outbuilding, or even a factory/warehouse.
Witch-hazel, a former DP alum, enjoying her time as a Barn Cat after being adopted!
Who are these cats?
Cats tagged as barn/working cats fall into one of the below categories:
These cats who are treated the same way as every other through our adoption guidelines. They are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Some of them have been in foster homes and are even litter box trained. Their adoption fees are the same as other cats, being $25.
What You Provide:
How does an adopter care for working cats?
Adopters are given instructions on how to introduce their working cats to their new environment during the first two weeks and how to transport cats for veterinary care, should medical care become necessary.
When bringing your cat home, you should provide them with a secure and enclosed space to help them acclimate to their new settings. This adjustment period can last between 1-3 weeks, but we recommend using an XL wired crate if the property does not have an enclosed space.