Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition (BARC Shelter)


cher #5043		Cher has been at BARC for a while. She's a stunning beauty, with a diva personality to match. This gal’s feisty, so she needs an experienced cat person willing to give her some space to adjust in a new home. She would also do best in a home without small children and as a solo pet. Despite her sometimes challenging personality, she has calmed down considerably while at BARC. We think once she is in a new home away from the stress of the shelter, she will become more mellow. She particularly loves to play with string toys. Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: Grey Tiger Age: Adult Size: Medium Sex: Female
Dipsy #4893		Dipsy was adopted from BARC and recently returned by her person who could no longer care for her. She is a nice, friendly cat. She likes people but does not like all cats, so she may do best in a home as a solo pet. Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: Black & White Age: Adult Size: Medium Sex: Female
Castaway #5037		Castaway was adopted from BARC several years ago and recently returned. A beauty who’s also a big talker, she’ll meow for attention and let you say hello, then occasionally give you a swat with her paw. Often, cats react this way due to the stress of finding themselves in a shelter environment. She is used to being a house cat and would like to find another loving home. Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Color: Grey & White Age: Adult Size: Medium Sex: Female
kali #3398		Kali is along time BARC resident. She came to us several years ago from a severe neglect situation which left her both very fearful of, but not aggressive toward, people. Over time she has begun to come out of her shell. Please give this lovely lady a chance. She needs a person willing to allow her the time and space to get used to her surroundings. She may never be a true "lap cat" but she is a gentle and beautiful girl who will show you her love and and appreciation in her own way. Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: Pastel Calico Age: Adult Size: Medium Sex: Female
mr. Chairman #4872		Mr. Chairman is a real lover. He likes pets and head butts and will "coo" at you like a kitten for attention. And for wet food-- he'll practically shout at you! True to his name, Chairman can often be found perched on one of the several chairs in the cat loft, watching the goings-on with a commanding air. He is a friendly boy, but is large and likes to play rough at times. Therefore he would do best in a home without small children. Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: White Age: Adult Size: Large Sex: Male
scratch #4762		Scratch occasionally lives up to her name. She came to BARC when her person could no longer care for her and she's not happy about her current situation. However, as a former house cat, she is very likely to settle down in a new home where she will feel comfortable and loved. She'd do best as an only pet. Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: Brown Tiger Age: Adult Size: Medium Sex: Female
pan #4501		Pan was brought to BARC as a stray. He is a large boy who is obviously a house cat fallen on hard times. He needs a forever home and a healthy diet to lose some unhealthy excess weight. Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: White & Black Age: Adult Size: Large Sex: Male
kaia #2685		Kaia wasn't too happy when she arrived at BARC and required some caution when handling & caring for her. She's warmed up to the situation now and would make a great feline companion. She's big cat with a distinctive white diamond on her chest. Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: Black with white Age: Adult Size: Medium Sex: Female
kittens!		We usually have a high turnover of kittens. Please visit the shelter during adoption hours to see which kittens are available at this time. Better yet, consider adopting where the need is greater... an older cat or teenager! Breeds: All Kinds Color: All Colors Age: Young Size: Little Sex: Males & Females

SEE MORE CATS FOR ADOPTION

adopting
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Interested adopters should visit the shelter. There are more cats available than our Web listings indicate. We advise people to come and walk some of our dogs and play with our cats to get a better idea of which animal would be best for them. We are open for adoption, Tuesday through Saturday, 12pm - 5pm. Please come at least 2 hours BEFORE closing.

We require an adoption fee of $150. This covers, in part, the extensive medical care all of our pets receive before adoption, including:

examination and treatment by a veterinarian
spaying or neutering
current vaccinations against distemper, kennel cough (dogs) and rabies (if the pet is old enough)
testing for feline leukemia and feline AIDS or heartworm (dogs)
deworming, and
microchipping (dogs)

All adopters are required to complete and sign BARC's adoption agreement.

Please see our ADOPT section for more information on our adoption process.

And don't forget to check out our COURTESY page for more adoptable animals.

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We adopted YOSHI in October 2002. She lived at BARC for 6 years before, in the cat loft, behind the counter, and in the vet's office. She doesn't wear her green rhinestone collar anymore, but I've kept it as a reminder of how cute she was at BARC.

She was adopted once and returned because of her meowing— I think she just had a lot to say!

We visited the cat loft and she jumped into our laps and purred. It took her about 10 minutes to acclimate to a new apartment. She manages to take up the entire bed when she sleeps even though she's only 6 lbs, and loves sitting in the lap of anyone who sits at the computer.

She will not eat chicken or tuna, but loves ranch dip!

She must be about 7 years old, but she plays and make me laugh as much as any kitten might.

Yoshi knows her name (flips her tail or comes running if you call her) She used to bite playfully when she lived in the cat loft, but she's very gentle now that she's adopted.

I would encourage anyone adopting a cat to check out the adult kitties at BARC—Yoshi is the best cat I know!