How Do I Get a Working Cat?
- Contact Mary at workingcats@asapcats.org or (805) 699-5739
- Brief phone interview, provide photos of night shelter
- Site visit/meet & greet dogs (if needed)
- If approved, placement is scheduled!
- Cats are placed in pairs usually
- Not socially suitable as a typical family pet
- Prefer outdoor life with minimal human contact
- Spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped
- Still in need of a safe, caring, and attentive home
- A poison-free alternative to pest control
In 2024:
- 112 Working Cats placed and saved from euthanasia
- That’s 41 more than 2023!
Welcoming a Working Cat: Acclimation
- In acclimation cages for 3-4 weeks
- Indoor shelter available every night
- Twice daily care:
- feeding
- fresh water
- litter box
The Cost of a Working Cat
- Working Cats is a FREE program (accepting donations)
- All initial set-up supplies are provided by ASAP
You provide:
- Wet and dry food the first few weeks (mostly dry food after release)
- Vet care in case of illness or injury, flea control
