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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.

Mouse

Mouse

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 4 Years Old

Full Profile Of Mouse

Darcy

Darcy

Breed: Domestic Longhair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 1 Years Old

Full Profile Of Darcy

Bella

Bella

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 3 Years Old

Full Profile Of Bella

Bella Bobbi (bonded To Lovey Leona)

Bella Bobbi (bonded To Lovey Leona)

Breed: Siamese

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 11 Months Old

Full Profile Of Bella Bobbi (bonded To Lovey Leona)

Lovey Leona (bonded To Bella Bobbi)

Lovey Leona (bonded To Bella Bobbi)

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 11 Months Old

Full Profile Of Lovey Leona (bonded To Bella Bobbi)

Orca

Orca

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 1 Years Old

Full Profile Of Orca

Bread

Bread

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 2 Years Old

Full Profile Of Bread

Fess

Fess

Breed: Siamese

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 3 Years Old

Full Profile Of Fess

Tor

Tor

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 2 Years Old

Full Profile Of Tor

Amethyst

Amethyst

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 2 Years Old

Full Profile Of Amethyst

Joel Z Wales

Joel Z Wales

Breed: Domestic Longhair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 2 Years Old

Full Profile Of Joel Z Wales

Marshall

Marshall

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 1 Years Old

Full Profile Of Marshall

Bluebell

Bluebell

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Female

Age: 3 Years Old

Full Profile Of Bluebell

Henry

Henry

Breed: Domestic Longhair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 2 Years Old

Full Profile Of Henry

Toby (golden Years Adoption)

Toby (golden Years Adoption)

Breed: Domestic Longhair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: Yes

Sex: Male

Age: 15 Years Old

Full Profile Of Toby (golden Years Adoption)

Edgar

Edgar

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 1 Years Old

Full Profile Of Edgar

Miso

Miso

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Declawed: No

Sex: Male

Age: 2 Years Old

Full Profile Of Miso

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.