Meet laid-back Jarvis – a true connoisseur of holding court while watching the world go by. But it wasn’t always like this. Jarvis was found in the gutter, after being hit by a car and came into our care needing urgent vet work and rehabilitation.
He’s now fully recovered and loves having his own bed, the constant supply of food at his beck and call, and things to do and see all day! And, he’s realised that if he raises his backside high enough in the air, a human will come along and scratch it for him. He’s so funny!
But, he also loves his own space so a home as a one and only would be ideal. He would also settle well into a hobby farm or rural property. He’s full of personality and will make you smile 🙂
Sex: Male
Age: 4 years approx
Vet work: Desexed, Microchipped, Vaccinated, wormed and flea treated.
Located: Lang Lang
Microchip: to be advised
Registration: RE100080
They were either born on the streets (where their mumma taught them to ‘be careful’ of humans) or they were abandoned by humans, forcing them to become self-reliant to survive. If not rescued by us, they would have faced a life of extreme hardship or worst case, not survived.
The term ‘barn cat’ refers to the temperament of the cat rather than a breed. They are cats that generally choose to live outdoors and enjoy human companionship from afar.
Most likely, yes! Most of these cats have lived on the streets so have learnt to respect the spaces and territories of other cats. The introduction would be as it would for any new cat (slow and steady), watching for any sign of aggression or stress.
If for any reason your newly adopted barn cat is not able to integrate with your existing crew, then we would take them back into our care.
To begin with you will need to confine the cat to a secure and enclosed space, with access to windows, for a period of four weeks. During this time, make sure to provide food, water, and a litter tray within this designated area. This will help them to adjust to the new environment and understand that this is now their new home.
After the initial four-week period, you can gradually begin allowing them outside while continuing to provide their meals in the original confined area. Ideally, feed them at the same time each day to help create a bond of trust and reliance.