A barn behind the family home: This is the best situation. People are close by and tend to spend
more time talking to the cats. Usually this means that the barn is far removed from any busy street.
There are plenty of “hiding” spots for the cats: Are there rafters for the cats to get to if chased by
another animal? Can they get under bales of hay or on top of a shed?
The barn can be closed up: Some are more like sheds with one or two open sides.
This situation does not usually provide enough cover for the caging during the relocation period.
However, each situation is unique.
Riding or boarding stable: The best situation is where a ranch hand lives in or near the barn.
If no one lives on the property, the owners think of this more as a ‘business” and usually do not pay
as much attention to the cats. However, each situation is unique.
Shed with a cat door: This could be a very safe environment for cats living behind a house.
Their food and water are maintained in the shed and they are safe from dogs and other animals.
