GARDEN KITTIES

Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode has a limited number of indoor/outdoor kitties, known as Garden Kitties, available for adoption. Whereas a Barn Cat is a working cat who is feral or semi-feral, Garden Kitties often love to be petted; they may or may not be good hunters. For safety reasons, Garden Kitties need to be taken in at night.

A Garden Kitty needs to be provided with food, water and shelter, and needs to live free of worrying dogs or other threatening animals. The cat may be free-range during daylight hours but needs to be brought in during late evening/early morning hours (routinely 8 p.m. until dawn). The cat may be brought into a cozy potting shed or garage, not necessarily the house, as long as they are safe, secure and comfortable. Water, food and a litter box need to be provided in the night-time shelter

If you choose to adopt a Garden Kitty, they will be delivered to you vaccinated against rabies and distemper, and, of course, altered. Animal Outreach requires a $25 adoption fee per Garden Kitty.

Garden Kitties, whether affectionate or aloof, should receive love and attention. Since the Garden Kitty can be picked up and transported, regular veterinary care is required.

Contact , Coordinator, My Barn Cats.com, for more information regarding our Garden Kitty program.