A feral cat will keep your property rodent-free for the price of daily cat food. The Kansas Humane Society regularly takes in under-socialized outdoor or feral cats that are not suitable as household companions, yet make excellent working cats and thrive in that environment. Our Working Cat Program is designed to find homes at barns, warehouses, farms, and other safe locations for cats that have traditionally been deemed unadoptable.
Generally speaking, cats placed through the Kansas Humane Society’s working cat program are independent cats who prefer to limit their interactions with humans. However, the degree to which they keep their distance varies from cat to cat and may change over time. Even those who prefer to keep their distance may develop bonds with their caregiver after positive encounters with people. Working cats often develop strong bonds with other cats and tend to stay at their new home if they are placed with a cat they've already bonded with, which is why the Kansas Humane Society requires that they be released in pairs.
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If you have a safe, warm shelter and would like to adopt barn cats, please fill out this application to get started! If you are having issues with the online application, or if you have not heard back within 2 business days, please email barncats@kshumane.org.
All working cats benefit their caretakers! Supporting a Working Cat is a great way to control the rodent population in your barn, warehouse or other structure AND you save the life of a cat in our community.
Each Working Cat Adoption includes:
When you adopt working cats, we also provide consultation on how to successfully acclimate them to their new home.
As a caretaker of a KHS Working Cat, you agree to provide:
Our caretakers can Pick Your Price meaning we simply ask for a donation.
The "Paws for Points" loyalty program is designed to reward loyal customers of the Kansas Humane Society retail store. In order to ensure a fair, transparent, and enjoyable experience for all participants, the following rules, restrictions, and regulations apply:
This program and its terms are governed by the laws of the state of Kansas. Any disputes arising under or related to the "Paws for Points" program will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Kansas.
Have questions about your pets past or upcoming procedure? Please contact our clinic by filling out the form below or calling us at (316) 524-9196.
To schedule a classroom visit, please fill out the form below. If you experience any difficulty with the online form, email Lauran at lskelton@kshumane.org with your information so we can get you scheduled.
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By checking below ,I/we agree to allow the Kansas Humane Society the right of first refusal to ownership of the above-described animal if at any time we are unable or unwilling to care for the animal and are considering euthanasia for it.
I/we agree to contact the Kansas Humane Society and, if so desired by the Kansas Humane Society, return said animal to the Kansas Humane Society for evaluation so that the Kansas Humane Society may make an informed decision prior to exercising their right of first refusal. Rescue representative understands that animals are unpredictable, and the City of Wichita and the Kansas Humane Society cannot guarantee appropriate behavior of animals transferred from our facility. Rescue representative acknowledges the City and the Kansas Humane Society has not made through its agents, volunteers or employees, any guarantees regarding the future condition, temperament or conduct of the animal, including bites, and Rescue Representative hereby fully and completely release, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and the Kansas Humane Society, its officers, directors, volunteers, agents, servants and employees from any claim, cause of action or liability of any sore or nature, whether known or unknown, directly arising out of, or, in connection with the adoption, care, or ownership, maintenance, retention, temperament, conduct or condition of the animal.
As a Kansas Humane Society Youth Education program participant, you will be required to abide by the terms of the following contract. The agreement below describes what KHS will expect of you, and what you can expect of KHS.
My signature below indicates that I understand and agree to the following:
I hereby certify that all entries on this application are true and complete. I understand any falsification of this information may cause forfeiture of my community service with the Kansas Humane Society. I understand that the Kansas Humane Society of Wichita, Kansas, Inc. (“KHS”) Youth Education Programs (“Programs”) will involve exposure to animals, including cats, dogs, puppies, and kittens, as well as conditions found in a veterinary hospital and dog and cat kennels.
I recognize that there are risks and health hazards directly and indirectly involved in participation in KHS Programs. I understand and agree that KHS is not liable for any injuries or damages sustained by any child attending KHS Programs. I am the natural parent or legal guardian of the participant listed below, and represent that the facts set forth in this registration are true. I hereby give my permission for my child/ward to participate in the KHS Programs, hereby release and discharge KHS and its employees and agents, for any liability, loss, damage or injury sustained by my child or ward as a result of attending said Programs.
I also agree, to the full extent allowed by law, for myself and my minor child or ward, to hereby release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless KHS and its employees and agents, from any and all claims and liabilities arising from or in any way relating to my child or ward’s participation in KHS Programs. This indemnification extends to any liability, expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees), claims and all other forms of damages which arise from or in any way relate to my child or ward’s participation in KHS Programs.
I hereby authorize KHS to use the photographic image of the minor listed below for the following:
By signing below, I am certifying I am the parent or legal guardian of said minor, have read the foregoing and fully understand and agree with the contents thereof.
We’re dedicated to teaching children the importance of responsible pet care and respect and compassion for other living things. Our Youth Education program offers a wide variety of activities for kids, including spring, summer and winter Critter Camp, classroom presentations, Girl Scout and Boy Scout programs, birthday parties, Tot Tuesdays, Read to Rover and tours of KHS.
If your pet is placed for adoption, we will make every reasonable effort to find your pet(s) a new home. We cannot make any guarantee that your pet(s) will be placed for adoption or be adopted. Other options we may explore for your pet include breed-rescue groups, transfer to another shelter, or humane euthanasia. You may choose to reclaim your pet through our Reclaim Program in the event that your pet is not a candidate for our adoption program. Please ask an Admissions staff member for details.