07/23/2026
🐈❤️ Homestead Spotlight: Our Barn Cats ❤️🐈
When we moved to our farm, the previous owners left behind about five barn cats. By the following spring, we realized they were all pregnant.
Of course... I did exactly the opposite of what my husband suggested—I started feeding them. 😅
Before long, more kittens were born, and even more stray cats found their way to the farm. What started with five cats quickly became overwhelming.
Thankfully, Cacapon TNR came to the rescue.
With their amazing help, we've trapped, spayed, and neutered 22 cats so far! We still have a few more to catch, but we're hopeful we've finally stopped the population from exploding.
Only three of the cats will let me pet them, but they all earn their keep as full-time mouse and mole hunters—with the occasional bird added to the menu.
Cacapon TNR's mission is to humanely reduce feral cat populations through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). They spay or neuter, vaccinate, and return healthy community cats, helping prevent thousands of unwanted kittens while improving the lives of both cats and the communities they live in.
Spaying and neutering is especially important in rural areas like Hampshire County, where one unspayed female and her offspring can lead to dozens of cats in just a few years. TNR helps prevent overpopulation, reduces disease and fighting, and creates healthier, stable barn cat colonies.
If you're looking for a hardworking barn cat, let us know! We have several that are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ready to keep your barn, garage, or shed free of rodents.
Please take a moment to check out Cacapon TNR's page. Give them a like, a follow, and, if you feel led, consider making a donation. Their volunteers made a huge difference for our farm, and we are incredibly grateful for everything they do for our community.
https://www.facebook.com/cacapontnr
