Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals

Mission: BARN CAT BUDDIES MISSION STATEMENTBarn Cat Buddies, Inc. is a 501C 3 non-profit, charitable Organizationcomprised of volunteers with a common mission dedicated to saving andimproving the lives of feral, homeless, stray and abandoned felines in thesouthwest and central regions of Virginia. Our mission includes the relocation of sterilized feral, and socialized felinesto SAFE alternative placements such as horse farms, wineries, greenhouses, orchards, warehouses or other facilities that agree to follow our relocationprotocol. Additionally Barn Cat Buddies, Inc. supports ending feline overpopulationthrough a safe habitat program known as Trap/Neuter/Return wherecaretakers provide long-term care and monitoring of feral cat colonies. As advocates of all felines, we believe that cats, as living creatures havevalue and are entitled to ethical consideration and protection. Updated March 2016

Target demographics: unsocial and semi social felines

Direct beneficiaries per year: 180 cats

Geographic areas served: The Southwest Virginia Area

Programs: find a second chance at life by working and living in barn homes and other non-traditional homes