At Barn Patrol, Inc., our mission is simple: to improve the lives of community cats in Pasco and Hernando counties through humane, life-saving action.
Feral, stray, and community cats are particularly vulnerable in our society. Shelters and their dedicated staff do incredible work, despite being stretched thin and overwhelmed. However, there is a significant gap between what shelters can provide and the specific needs of stray and/or feral cats, such as controlling population, maintaining adequate health, and reducing nuisance behaviors to help both cats and communities coexist harmoniously.
What We Do
Humane Population Management
We partner with individuals, neighborhoods, businesses, and animal welfare organizations to carry out Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) — a proven, compassionate method that stabilizes community cat populations and improves their overall health.
Barn Cat Placements
We also save cats facing euthanasia in local shelters by placing them, in pairs, into safe, loving barn homes as working cats. Before placement, each cat receives a thorough health screening, spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and microchipping — giving them a real second chance at life.
Why It Matters
Population control through TNVR reduces suffering, nuisance behavior, and the number of cats entering shelters. By stabilizing colonies where they already live and placing unsocial cats into appropriate barn homes, we help cats and communities coexist more harmoniously and humanely.
Our Vision
Our vision is a world where community cats are valued and cared for, and where communities play an active role in humane population control and long-term solutions.
Giving Scaredy Cats & Feral Cats a Second Chance at Life
County and municipal shelters frequently struggle with overcrowding, and sadly, cats labeled as “unadoptable due to behavior” often face the risk of euthanasia. At Barn Patrol, we believe every cat deserves a second chance. After undergoing thorough health screenings, spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and microchipping, these cats are carefully placed in pairs into barn homes. There, they can enjoy a fresh start as working cats, living healthy and fulfilling lives.
Patches
Hudson, FL
Patches was born with her sister Francis at an RV Park. Left unattended and not cared for, they ended up in a local shelter until placed in a local barn home as working cats.
Marshall
Hudson, FL
Marshall and his mom, Skye were living at a dangerous, busy intersection. They now have a safe space to call their own.
Francis
Hudson, FL
Francis and Patches no longer face euthanasia in the county shelter. They were placed together at a local stable and enjoy their days mousing and lounging.
Skye
Hudson, FL
Skye was living with her one surviving kitten at a busy and dangerous intersection. They both live now on 3+acres with loving caretakers.
Resources in our Community
Our community has low-cost spay/neuter programs and vaccination clinics. If you cannot find what you are looking for please click this link:
“Barn Patrol has helped out with the stray cats that wondered onto our work property. We absolutely love the help and care they have given the cats here with trapping and fixing and releasing. Everything has been done with ease, patience and understanding. Absolutely recommend them!.”
Cooks Sheds
Spring Hill, FL
“This Rescue is amazing! Goes out of the box to help. Highly recommend.”
- Jan Brown
- Kent Grove, Spring Hill