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North Texas Barn Cats provides all necessary kenneling equipment for the acclimation period. Equipment typically includes a kennel run (minimum size 6 ft L × 2 ft W × 2 ft H), two gravity feeders (one for water and one for dry food), and a litter box. Large dog kennels may also be used.

Kenneling should be placed in an enclosed area protected from the weather. When this is not possible, the acclimation setup must be discussed and approved by your North Texas Barn Cats representative.

Cats remain confined for a minimum of two weeks. After two weeks, doors may be opened to allow exploration of a larger enclosed area. After an additional week, the cats are typically ready to access the outdoors.

Release dates and equipment return information are included in the Care Giver Contract. Once acclimation is complete and the cats return regularly for feeding, NTX-Barn Cats will arrange equipment pickup.

Adoption Process

Once the Care Giver Contract is signed, the barn cats are considered adopted. Key conditions include:

Adoption Fee

There is no fee for adoption or placement. North Texas Barn Cats is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and gratefully accepts donations.

The average cost to fully vet a cat is approximately $65. This includes spay or neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, distemper vaccination (FVRCP), deworming, and flea treatment.

Donations also support kenneling equipment, feeding supplies, and transportation costs.

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