Tri-County Humane Society often has “working cats” (or barn cats) who are looking for homes with appropriate shelter (barns, garages, sheds). For whatever reason, these cats would NOT make good housecats. Some are semi-social; some will never want to see a human (except for maybe at feeding time). 

Working cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and their adoption fee is "name your own price." We like to adopt them out in pairs (or more) so they have a "co-worker."

For information about this program or to be placed on a waiting list for a working cat, call Tri-County Humane Society at (320) 252-0896. We often email or text when we have available working cats. 

A cat, likely found outside, who may or may not have a home. When brought to Tri-County Humane Society, we are obligated by law to advertise them for at least five days to see if they have an owner. If they are unclaimed, they legally become ours and go up for adoption. If they are feral or semi-social, they will go into our Working Cat Program. 

A cat who lives exclusively outdoors all of the time; it may or may not be friendly to humans.

A wild, untamed cat who will likely never appreciate a human’s company. All feral cats live outdoors, but not all outdoor cats are necessarily feral. If a cat will let you come close to it or touch it, it is NOT feral.

• Adopt them! (Again, they do best in pairs/small groups.)
• Spread the word about our program to friends who live in more rural areas!
• Thinking about bringing a feral cat to a shelter? Please don’t! Instead, read this.