I was nothing less than surprised. The listing brought me to a site called Safe House, a program committed to sterilizing, vaccinating and rehoming cats. What surprised me was the program that they offered that I have never seen before. Safe House has a special Barn Cat Program. These are cats that have been brought to shelters and have been deemed unadoptable. Safe House will come and rescue these cats and get them in this program. Safe House does not take feral/wild cats off the streets, rather they save those cats that have been brought into shelters. In regards to finding feral cats, Safe House's site states, "The most important thing to remember is that feral cats should never be taken to animal control pounds or shelters. Because feral cats are not socialized, cannot be socialized, and are wild animals unsuitable for adoption, even no-kill shelters are not able to place feral cats in homes - they will almost certainly be killed immediately."
The Safe House barn relocation program works solely on donation. These cats are free with the promise that they will be taken care of, however, donations are welcome and very much needed. If you live in IL from Rockford, to Princeton, to Joliet to McHenry or anywhere in between, Safe House will bring you your new, neutered/spayed/up-to-date vaccinated mouser to your barn, shop, or warehouse complete with the kitty condo and litter box she will need during her 2 week acclimation period.
In addition to the barn program, Safe House also has cats that are looking for homes with people to call their very own. These are cats that have been given up by their previous owners for different reasons. Safe House works with foster homes, cats live with a family, in a home, awaiting adoption. The foster parents will be able to give you an honest description of the cat's personality so you may make a proper decision on whether a particular cat is a match for you and your family. Adoption for these pets is $50, the cats will be spayed/neutered, up to date on their shots, dewormed, microchipped and tested for FIV and FeLV.
Ernie is part of the Barn Cat Program. He is a young, medium sized, orange tabby.
Jim Bob is part of the Barn Cat Program. He is a young, medium sized, white and gray tabby.
Kevin is a medium sized, adult, male tabby. He is available for adoption
Bessie is a large, adult, black and white female. She is available for adoption.
Safe House is a nonprofit organization, run exclusively on volunteers. "We focus on rescuing at-risk pets, adopting these pets into loving homes, practicing Trap Neuter Return as the humane and effective solution to community cats, and offering impounded feral cats a second chance at life as working mousers through our Barn Cat Program. Safe House is a no-kill organization where no pets are ever euthanized for space."
To learn more about Safe House and the organization or to view the other adoptable cats, please visit their website or Facebook.
Taking home a pet is a big commitment, one that should not be made lightly. If you are not sure if you are ready or if you are not able to have a cat but would still like to help, visit their "Get Involved" page here.
Vicky
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