Sister Kitten's Working Cat Program

Maggie Valley -- At Sister Kitten, the mission is clear: to save the lives of these often misunderstood and underappreciated cats by providing them with a new purpose in life.

Instead of facing the heartbreaking fate of being euthanized, these cats are given an opportunity to become indispensable contributors to the community. The Working Cat Program finds them suitable homes on farms, businesses, and properties, where they can shine as natural-born hunters, helping to keep mouse and rat populations in check.

Through the partnership between Sister Kitten and their adoptive families, these cats are not only given a safe haven but also a chance to thrive in their inherent instincts. By embracing their natural hunting skills, they forge a unique bond with their human companions and become integral members of the ecosystems they call home.

Read their press release below to find out more!

Sister Kitten Animal Rescue Announces Its New Working Cat Program

Asheville, N. C. (July 31, 2023) Sister Kitten Animal Rescue is launching its Working Cat Program to save the
lives of feral cats, targeted for euthanasia at municipal shelters due to severe overcrowding, by finding
outdoor homes for them where they can contribute to pest control at a farm, business or other property.
The cats will be spayed/neutered and will be up to date on vaccines. There will be a mandatory 30-day
acclimation period so that the cats can adjust to their new homes. Sister Kitten will provide all necessary
equipment to house the cats during this period.

A Working Cat Adoption Application is available on Sister Kitten’s website (www.sisterkitten.org/workingcats).
• Working cat adopters will benefit from natural, poison-free pest control.
• In exchange for food, water, and shelter, working cats will help rid the property of unwanted mice, rats,
snakes, and other critters.
• Cats will be saved from needless euthanasia.

Eric Phelps cites examples of pest control from previous working cat placements. According to Phelps, “Mice
and rats have been eliminated from destroying grain supplies, destructive squirrels have been driven off from
ruining a log-built house, and a serious rattlesnake and copperhead problem associated with plentiful field
mice, voles, and moles have been eliminated.”

Working with local artist Kim Jones of BlueGate Design for poster design and a mailer to publicize the program,
Sister Kitten will be promoting the program in Western North Carolina.

There is no charge for adoptions but donations or sponsorships are welcome since Sister Kitten is supported
solely by donations.
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Sister Kitten Animal Rescue (SKAR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in North Carolina. Founded in 2019
by Eric Phelps, the organization works to improve animal lives through trap-neuter-return (TNR), community resources, and education to the
caregivers of outdoor cats and dogs. Learn more about Sister Kitten at https://www.sisterkitten.org/

WNCTimes August 2023