Barn cats deserve to be treated like other high-performing work animals. If you want an animal to perform work for you, then you should feed it adequate nutrition, so it has the energy and stamina to perform, asserts author Janet Garman.
She addresses spay and neutering, veterinary care, shelter, nutrition, feeding locations, collars, microchips and monitoring working cat health.
Source: Countryside, December 6, 2021. Link.
INSIGHTS: Garman’s description of her barn cats and their care is much different than the near-feral barn cats of my youth. She describes a more free-range cat that is managed and nurtured for a purpose. While there are considerable reasons to keep cats indoors, this article explains the responsibilities of being a good steward for these barn buddies.