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Barn Buddies

Adopt A Barn Buddy

The Humane Society of Oakville, Milton & Halton occasionally rescues cats best suited as Barn Buddies: working cats for barns, shops, or warehouses with a heat source. These cats may not thrive as indoor pets, but make great outdoor companions.

The Barn Buddy Program matches these cats with cat-loving property owners who provide safe homes, while the cats help control rodents and deter other strays.

These cats are looking for the proper setup, including a safe place to roam, a cozy spot to curl up, and a caretaker who respects their independence.

They may not want cuddles, but they’ll happily help keep your space mouse-free.

Adoption Process

ginger cat lying on straw

Step 01

Submit an Application

Let us know a bit about your needs, your property, and your care plan using our form below.

Step 02

We’ll Reach Out

If it’s a good fit, we’ll connect to learn more and answer any questions you might have.

Step 03

Match & Transport

Once a match is made, we’ll help coordinate a time for you to meet and safely bring your new Barn Buddy home.

Step 04

Support & Set-Up

We’ll provide tips for helping your Barn Buddy settle in and stay safe, including the all-important acclimation period.

Adoptable Barn Buddies

Here are some of the cats currently available through the Barn Buddy program.

Freckle

Freckle

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 1 Years Old

Full Profile Of Freckle

Floofy

Floofy

Breed: British Shorthair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 7 Years Old

Full Profile Of Floofy

Kovu

Kovu

Breed: Scottish Fold

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 1 Years Old

Full Profile Of Kovu

Saffron

Saffron

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 1 Years Old

Full Profile Of Saffron

Sylvie

Sylvie

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 3 Months Old

Full Profile Of Sylvie

Squeakers

Squeakers

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 3 Months Old

Full Profile Of Squeakers

Perry

Perry

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 6 Months Old

Full Profile Of Perry

Telly

Telly

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 6 Months Old

Full Profile Of Telly

Buttons

Buttons

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 6 Months Old

Full Profile Of Buttons

Spot

Spot

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 4 Years Old

Full Profile Of Spot

Cosmo

Cosmo

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 1 Years Old

Full Profile Of Cosmo

Grayson

Grayson

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 8 Months Old

Full Profile Of Grayson

Dottie

Dottie

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 6 Months Old

Full Profile Of Dottie

Pickle

Pickle

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 2 Years Old

Full Profile Of Pickle

Tootsie

Tootsie

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 7 Years Old

Full Profile Of Tootsie

XiaoXiao

XiaoXiao

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 6 Years Old

Full Profile Of XiaoXiao

Harley (bonded To Quinn)

Harley (bonded To Quinn)

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 2 Years Old

Full Profile Of Harley (bonded To Quinn)

Quinn (bonded To Harley)

Quinn (bonded To Harley)

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 2 Years Old

Full Profile Of Quinn (bonded To Harley)

Ready to Apply?

If you’ve got a safe space and a heart for independent animals, we’d love to connect.

Our Barn Buddy application helps us get to know you, your property, and the type of setup you’re offering so we can find the right match.

A big gray cat hanging out with some cows in a barn.

Barn Buddies Resources

Caring for a working cat comes with unique responsibilities.

Our Barn Buddies resources page includes everything you need to help your cat settle in safely and stay healthy long-term. From building a secure shelter to understanding feeding routines and acclimation tips, you’ll find practical guidance for every stage.