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Got rats? You need a cat.

Our Working Cat Program provides a second chance for cats who are not suited for traditional indoor homes, but thrive in alternative environments like barns, warehouses, and outbuildings.

About the Program

  • These cats are not feral, but may not be suited for life as your typical indoor pets.
  • Many shelters have limited placement options for these animals, despite them being healthy and capable of a good quality of life in the right setting.
  • Our program helps this population by placing them in working environments where they can thrive.

How It Works

  • Cats are placed in barns or similar spaces where they can safely roam
    (Think sheds, warehouses, etc.)
  • They remain dependent on their new caretakers for:
    • Food
    • Water
    • Shelter
  • This routine helps them settle in and encourages them to stay in their new environment.

Adoption Details

  • Working cats are placed through a by-donation adoption fee.
  • We provide everything you need to help your new cats acclimate successfully.

Our goal is simple: give these cats a safe place to live, and give you a natural, effective form of pest control.

Get started here

Begin your hiring process by completing our working cat profile by clicking on the button below. This information will help us learn more about your needs to help us select the best cats in our care to work for you!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at adoption@berksarl.org.

ADOPTION PROFILE
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