Lyra - Barn Cat Domestic Shorthair Adult Female in Flagstaff, Arizona

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Hello, I'm Lyra! If you treat me right, I'll always come back. I'm not really interested in people and wouldn't do well as a house cat, but if you need a mouser, I'm your gal! I'm a part of High Country Humane's Barn Cat Program - please see below for more information!

Not every cat thrives indoors. The Barn Cat adoption program is designed for cats that need to be outside to live happy, healthy lives. We match special outdoor cats with adopters who have a barn, shed, warehouse, or other secure structure to offer as a safe home. The cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped, and adopted at no charge. They are required to go home in a carrier, so please bring one, or you can buy one for $15 from HCH. If you are interested in adopting one of these special cats, please call us at (.

Adopt pairs: Feral cats are more likely to stick around if they have a friend with them. So if possible, adopt a pair of barn cats - or more!

Confine them at first: You want to confine the cats for three to four weeks until they get over the stress of the move and become acclimated to their new home. Otherwise they may disappear in search of their old place. One of the best ways is to shut them in a garage, shed, or room without access to the outside where the cats can feel safe and sheltered. Wherever it is, it needs to not get too hot or too cold. An animal shelter may be able to provide a large wire cage or crate where the cat can stay with a small litter tray plus food and water dishes inside; you'll want to have a cardboard box inside it where the cat can hide when you freshen up everything.

Talk to them: During this settling-in period, be sure to talk or even read to the cats. They'll learn the sound of your voice and that they don't need to fear you.

Feed them: A well-fed cat is a more efficient hunter because a cat who must spend all her active time just getting enough to eat doesn't have the energy for additional recreational hunting.

Keep safe from predators: Bobcats and coyotes are a danger to cats in more rural areas. One way to keep them safe is to put out yummy food after dark every night just inside their garden shed, barn, or garage and shut them in for the night. Then let them out in the morning. They will quickly get used to this routine of coming inside when they're more likely to be prey themselves.

If you adopt a barn cat, you will likely be saving a life because they are among the animals most likely to be euthanized in shelters for want of a home. It's a win for you because your possessions will be protected from rodents and a win for the cats, who get a renewed chance at life outdoors.
If you have any questions or would like to adopt Lyra - Barn Cat, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.

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