Some people call them community cats. Whatever the name, they are survivors. Rugged individuals whose existence falls somewhere between the resilience of their wild hunter-ancestors and the pampered, adaptable lifestyle of their domesticated kin. But without the advocacy of a designated carer, life can be harsh. Caught between nature's relentless breeding cycles, and the fierce attention of larger predators, one compassionate human can be all that stands between these at-risk felines and death. Add to that the inconvenient reality of unsympathetic landlords, for example and you have the makings of a feline-shaped emergency. While a patient foster can sometimes work wonders to prepare some of these community cats for a forever home, many community cats are just not cut out for such a radical lifestyle change. At traditional shelters, they face the risk of euthanasia. The Barn Cat Network is all about exploring alternative opportunities. Barn cats act as nocturnal security guards to keep pests and rodents at bay, while enjoying the support of human interaction from a safe and non-demanding distance. Filled with tips and opportunities, the group functions to reach out as a safety net, to transition cats at risk into the safe space of barns, especially when previous human sponsors become overwhelmed, or can no longer fulfill their vital role, due to unforeseen circumstances.
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