Barn Cat Program
Adult feral cats can not be tamed. For this reason they can not be adopted as house pets. Indeed, when brought to a shelter and caged, feral cats are unable to be handled at all. For this reason, the majority of feral cats relinquished by people to shelters are euthanized.
The only survival option available for feral cats relinquished to the Burbank Animal Shelter is to be relocated to a safe outdoor area where food and shelter will be provided. The Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter is in constant need of places to move feral cats to. Ideal locations include; barns or stables, industrial facilities, residential yards and hotel gardens.
Feral cats require minimal care. They must be fed once a day and be provided with a safe refuge to gain protection against the elements and to have a means to escape from natural predators such as coyotes. Feral cats provide a great service as they are a natural deterrent to rats and mice. Adopting a feral cat is also a great solution for people who love cats but cannot have them indoors due to allergies.
For more information on adopting feral cats please contact Anne Macleod at anne@thevbas.org or 818-469-3937.
Please note: The VBAS works exclusively with cats that have been relinquished to the Burbank Animal Shelter. Our Volunteer Organization does not accept cats from the public.
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You can find more information on feral cats by following the links below:
Feral Cat Overview
Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR)
Spay/Neuter Assistance
Cat Socialization Program
