07/29/2025
Not every cat we meet at CCHS will thrive in a traditional home. Some cats find it overwhelmingly stressful to be confined, especially when they’ve spent most of their lives outdoors. When these feral or semi-feral cats arrive at our shelter, it’s still our mission to make sure they have access to housing and care.
The Working Cat Program at CCHS provides positive outcomes to cats not behaviorally suited for adoption into a home, WHILE benefitting their adopters with a natural, eco-friendly pest control solution.
Here are some recent “working cats” Paprika, Sandiego, and Salt, settling into their new "home base".
Their adopters have created reliable indoor shelter for them, and will provide food, water, and necessary vet care for the remainder of their lives. In return, these feline friends will help with pest control, as studies show even the scent of a cat on property will deter pests. And while some of these cats prefer to stay distant, some do grow to offer varying levels of companionship.
All Working Cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, ear tipped, vaccinated, and treated with flea and tick preventative. If you have suitable indoor/outdoor space where a cat can thrive, such as barns, sheds, or warehouses, please consider providing a second chance to a deserving feline friend. There is no fee to adopt from the program. However, all donations are appreciated so that we can continue to operate this program.
Interested in welcoming a working cat into your space?
Contact us at [email protected] or call 217-344-7297 learn more at: https://www.cuhumane.org/adoption/adoption-information/
