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Barncat Program

There are many cats that are brought to the Franklin Township shelter that have had minimal contact with people. While we do our best to socialize them, some cats may not ever become true house cats.

Yet these cats can live useful lives as barn cats. Their owners can benefit from the satisfaction of giving these kitties a second chance on life and possibly see that pesky rodent population kept at bay!

Before a barn cat is adopted, we will have the cat spayed or neutered, checked for FeLV and FIV, and brought up to date with its shots.

If you have an outbuilding like a barn that can provide a safe haven for our cats, won’t you consider adopting one or more? We have a contract that applies to these types of adoptions. Some pertinent pieces of information from that contact are listed below.

You understand that this cat was previously unwanted or lost and lived on its own with minimal or no human contact, and/or may have been rescued by us from a dangerous or unhealthy situation. This could have long-lasting effects on the cat. You agree that we are making no representations or warranties about the temperament, personality or condition of the cat.

For health and safety reason, and to help ensure that the cat is properly acclimated to his/her new home, you agree not to allow the cat out of the homing crate for three (3) weeks after adoption. After release, you will give the cat free run of the building and yards and provide fresh water and food. We will provide a homing crate for 6-8 weeks with a $50.00 check deposit. You will return our homing crate promptly in good, clean condition.

You agree to provide the cat with daily fresh water, cat food and comfortable, safe and sanitary shelter in your barn or other outbuilding at all times after release, and for the rest of the cat’s life.

You agree to ensure that the cat stays healthy and will provide licensed veterinary care in case of serious illness or injury. You will keep rabies, distemper, and feline leukemia vaccinations current. You understand that outside cats should be wormed a minimum of once a year, ideally in cold weather. We assume no responsibility for expenses incurred for treatment.

You agree not to abandon, give away, sell, or dispose of the cat in any way, and to notify us immediately at any time you determine you no longer want to keep and/or no longer can keep the cat, so that we may take the cat back to arrange another adoption. You agree that you may never surrender the cat to an animal shelter that euthanizes surplus pets and/or undomesticated cats. You agree that you may not euthanize the cat except in case of terminal illness or injury, or old age accompanied by pain and suffering, and in that case the euthanasia must be performed by a licensed veterinarian.

You agree to make a serious effort to find the cat if it becomes lost, by: a)filing a lost report with local authorities; b)filing a lost report with local shelters, and c) calling us for additional advice.

We are not liable to you or any other party for losses, injuries, damages, expenses, liabilities, lawsuits, or judgments whatsoever in connection with your adoption or ownership of the cat.

You agree to allow us, from time to time at a mutually agreed upon date and time, to visit the cat’s new home and determine how the cat is adjusting.

In the event that you do not comply with the terms of the agreement, or the cat is neglected or abused, one of our remedies will be to recover the cat from you upon demand. Promptly after the demand, we will come to your address and you will surrender the cat to us immediately. There may also be financial penalties associated with your breach of the agreement.

For more information, please call the shelter at 732 873-2500 X 255, or Second Chance for Animals at 732 748-SCFA.

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Last Updated: Sunday, June 07, 2009