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    • About
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      • Adoptable Dogs
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      • Adoptable Small Animals
    • Off-Site Locations
    • Post Adoption Resources
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    • Third Party Events
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    • Do-It-Yourself Service Projects
    • Dog's Day Out
    • Group Volunteer
    • Board of Directors
    • Junior Board
    • Regularly Scheduled Volunteer
    • Shelter Wish List
  • Resources
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    • Animal Admitting
    • Community Clinics
    • Pet Food Assistance
    • Pet Health Emergencies
    • Pet Microchipping
    • Euthanasia
    • Lost and Found Animals
    • Emergency Foster Program
    • Obedience >
      • Obedience Classes
      • Seminars
    • Animal Behavior >
      • Behavior Consultations
      • Canine Behavior Resources
      • Feline Behavior Resources
      • Rabbit Behavior Resources
  • Youth Programs
    • Youth Programs >
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Working Cat Program


The working cat program is a way to save the lives of cats who wouldn’t be comfortable living in traditional homes. Typically, these are cats who are not social with people and prefer living outside. They make great mousers and thrive with outdoor access.
​At Humane Society of West Michigan, we believe these cats deserve a second chance at life and forever homes of their own!

What We Provide​
  • ​Working cats are spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, tested for FeLV & FIV, microchipped, and ear-tipped.
  • ​Working cats are primarily adopted out in pairs, your first 2 working cats are fee-waived!

What You Provide
  • A safe, permanent structure such as a barn, shed, or greenhouse
  • Daily food and water
  • An acclimation period of 3-4 weeks: This is critical for cats to feel at home in their new environment and to keep them from running away. During this period, they’ll need to be confined in a crate with their food, water, litter, and a box to hide in.

Working Cat Application
If you are interested in adopting working cats, please click HERE to fill out a questionnaire.

Available Working Cats
Humane Society of West Michigan
3077 Wilson Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
616.453.8900
adoptions@hswestmi.org

Photos By: AGL Photography, Sara Cozolino Photography, and Tailwagger Dog Photography