Sunday, November 12, 2017



Blog 11/06/17 to 11/12/17

Seeking someone to take over Barn Cats, Inc.:  I would like to officially retire as Executive Director in 2019.  I can retain the fundraising pieces but would like to stop the relocations, equipment pickups, phone calls, and emails…the day-to-day stuff.  I will be available for consultation.  If interested call or email Barn Cats…972-315-2875 info@barncats.org

Fall Barn Cat Bash – Friday, 11/24/17, 3 pm
info@barncats.org 972-315-2875

Relocations
October Close Out
Our Cats after Release
Calls/Emails:  Mom Was Feeding Cats
BMG (Bitch/Moan/Groan:  She Won’t Leave the Garage
OMG (Oh My God):  Jeffy-Jeffy and the Ladder

Relocations and In Take:   I placed 11 this week.      
1          Garage in Garland (Cowboy) (see BMG)
3          Barn in Argyle (David, Darrell, Dana)
3          Warehouse/Barn in Ovilla (Maggie, Chester, Chrissy)
4          Cat House in Gunter (Elmo, Mick, Moscow, Pennywise)

Our Cats after Release:    
1.     Celina:  Midnight, Brona, Stormy, Socks, and Athena went to two separate barns on this property.  All 5 have been spotted at different times.  I even saw a gray one when I was picking up equipment.  She took off through a window when I was coming into the stall to get the equipment.  I DID SEE – RESULTS! 

  
2.     Brazos Point:  Madge, Edwin, and Sylvia went to this garage.  The girls have turned friendly but Edwin is still “a streak through the night”.  BUT – all 3 are still around. 
3.     Wills Point:  Wisteria, Scar, Molly, Peachy, Blackie and Patches all went to this garage/workshop.  Only the big orange tabby has not been seen.  The others are all hanging around and two have even tried to get into the house.  WAY TO GO KIDS!  
    
Calls/Emails:  Mom Was Feeding Cats 
I have received several calls/emails this week from folks who have had their parent(s) go to assisted living and leave cats around their homes.  Hey, folks:  This did not just happen.  You need to have addressed this before it became an emergency.  We have not entered our “slow” season – getting colder with holidays approaching.  Folks are not thinking about cats/rats/etc.  I have NOTHING scheduled currently for next week.   GEEZ – and a “full house” in the cat rooms.  Also, usually none of mom's cats have been sterilized…so kittens too!  What a mess!   

BMG:   She Won’t Leave the Cage
I took Freckles out to a garage in Garland.  The home owner had a warm bed for her and a cat door in the garage door.  Well - Freckles (now Hallo --- delivered on Halloween) will not leave the garage.  OOPS!  Well she wanted another more feral cat and is keeping Hallo.  SO – Cowboy went out to be a friend for Hallo and use that cat door to keep rodents out of her flower beds.  Hope Cowboy will take care of business for her.      

OMG:  Jeffy-Jeffy and the Ladder
Jeffy-Jeffy is a GIANT brown tabby what came to Barn Cats several years ago from a terrible hoarding situation raided by Feral Friends.  We got him and his brother Crinkles.  Neighbor Nancy is currently over at my house a lot doing the BIG CLEAN before the Bash on November 24th.  She is using the big ladder to clean light fixtures and the ceiling fans.  She is the QUEEN OF CLEAN!   So, Jeffy-Jeffy has taken over the ladder.   Take a look…


Thanks for following the Barn Cats Blog.            Peg

Sunday, November 5, 2017



Blog 10/30/17 to 11/05/17

Seeking someone to take over Barn Cats, Inc.:  I would like to officially retire as Executive Director in 2019.  I can retain the fundraising pieces but would like to stop the relocations, equipment pickups, phone calls, and emails…the day-to-day stuff.  I will be available for consultation.  If interested call or email Barn Cats…972-315-2875 info@barncats.org

Fall Barn Cat Bash – Friday, 11/24/17, 3 pm
info@barncats.org 972-315-2875

Relocations
October Close Out
Our Cats after Release
Calls/Emails:  Shed/Dog House? 
BMG (Bitch/Moan/Groan:  Good Stuff:  Miss Mew-Mew
OMG (Oh My God):  Too Much White Fur

Relocations and In Take:   I placed 13 this week.      
2          Warehouse in Dallas (Crystal, Christopher)
1          Garage in Fairview (Miss Mew-Mew)
3          Shed in Celina (Scruffles, Phara, Ashby)
4          Barn in DeSoto (Amy, Abby, April, Amanda)
2          Workshop in Pilot Point (Thunder, Willy)
1          Backyard Cat House in Dallas (Morris)

Our Cats after Release:    
1.     Copper Canyon:  Ella went to this garage when 2 ferals are also currently living.  She has a new insulated, heated cat house….take a look: 


2.     Celina:  Carl, Sweetie Pie, Chucky, Precious, and Berta went to this home with a new cat house.  Here are a couple of them…

   



3.     Celeste:  Whitney went to this garage where she is now a friend for Buddy.  They are getting along great. 
4.     Parker:  Riley, Taylor, and Cameron went to this barn home in Parker just down the street from South Fork Ranch.   The rodent population is definitely down and they are all three hanging out. 
5.     Allen:  Earin went to this barn to be a friend for Boomer.  After some male posturing, Earin has learned that Boomer is the boss and everything is great.
 

  
6.     Collinsville:  Missy, Tom-Tom, Savannah, and Wren went to this kids’ camp location.  Missy and Tom-Tom are seen each day but Savannah and Wren are being illusive.
    
October Close Out:  Placed 79 in October in 13 North Texas counties. 
Bosque            Dallas              Grayson          Rockwall         Wood
Collin              Denton            Hunt                Tarrant
Cooke              Ellis                 Johnson          Van Zandt

Calls/Emails:  Shed/Dog House? 
Scruffles, Phara, and Ashby (all from Lewisville Animal Services) were placed in a BRICK, INSULATED shed/dog house on the people’s property.  There is a GIANT dog door in the side wall that is now boarded up.  Our guys will come and go from a window with a cat door.  This is a save place for them – hope they stay!  The family has an extensive garden and these cats are definitely needed. 

BMG:   Good Stuff:  Miss Mew-Mew
Check her out with the twin boys in Fairview…    

  
   
OMG:  Too Much White
Got 4 cats from a local veterinarian.  Christopher had a lot of white on him – I was worried about where to place him…but…a call came in from a warehouse.  So Crystal and Christopher are going to live in their office in Dallas.   White cats reflect moonlight and become a target for coyotes.  NOT NOW!  These guys are safe!       

Thanks for following the Barn Cats Blog.            Peg