Programs

Barn Buddies

A truly organic form of pest control

From time to time, the HBSPCA receives cats that are not appropriate for adoption into a home environment for numerous reSlim Jimasons:

  • Their litter box habits are subpar
  • They are feral or undersocialized and prefer little or no contact with humans
  • They are too independent and adventurous to appreciate an indoor cat's lifestyle

No matter the reason, at the HBSPCA, we believe these animals deserve a happy life too and a family who will love and care for them.

Through the Barn Buddies program, we are able to place these cats into secure outdoor locations such as barns, warehouses and other buildings where they will get the care they deserve and provide benefits to the property owner such as rodent control!

About the cats:

  • Prior to adoption, the cats will be spayed/neutered, examined by a veterinarian, Rabies-vaccinated, micro-chipped, dewormed and treated for ear-mites and fleas

What the adopter provides:

  • A warm, dry secure building for the cat(s) to live in
  • Constant supply of food and fresh water
  • Provide regular veterinary care and vaccinations
  • Confinement training for first 3-4 week following adoption
  • Adopters take full responsibility for the cats for their lifetime, including finding suitable arrangements for the cats should the adopter decide to move

How the program works:

  • Complete the Barn Buddies Adoption Application and return it to the HBSPCA via email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , fax: 905-574-9087 or regular mail: 245 Dartnall Road Hamilton, ON  L8W 3V9
  • The price to adopt through the Barn Buddies program is $35.00
  • Once your application has been processed, we will call to schedule a tour of your property to ensure it is an appropriate setting for our animals
  • When we have an appropriate cat in the shelter, we will contact you. Due to limited space in the shelter, we ask that you pick up your new barn cat within 72 hours.

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More information on the Barn Buddies program

Confinement Training Guide



Contact Us
Hamilton / Burlington SPCA

245 Dartnall Road

Hamilton, Ontario L8W 3V9

Main Switchboard: (905) 574-7722

Fax: (905) 574-9087

 

The Adoption Centre

Contact us by phone

(905) 574-7722 extension 305

 

Hours of operation:
M - F	12pm - 7:30pm
Sat		10am - 5pm
Sun		12pm - 4pm