![Cat standing on a barrel in a distillery while a person standing behind them looks on](/sites/default/files/styles/hero_mobile/public/hero-dash/DistilleryCatGimlet9505sak-hero.jpg?h=2afd0386&itok=uaLSrJ1f)
Save the life of an independent cat
When community cats — cats who live outdoors and are cared for by community members — are unable to be returned to their previous outdoor home and aren't good candidates for traditional adoption programs, they might become what we lovingly call "working cats."
Working cats are healthy, independent cats who act as natural pest deterrents for businesses and other properties. These cats are often killed in shelters simply because they’re unable to be adopted into homes, but working cat programs can save their lives.
When you welcome working cats from Best Friends in Utah into your barn or business, you’ll not only be providing a lifesaving second chance, you’ll be freeing up space in shelters for other pets looking for homes.
![](/sites/default/files/inline-images/cat-icon_1.png)
Working cats thrive in breweries, garages and warehouses — anywhere rodents like to roam.
A win for cats and humans alike
The working cat program gives independent cats the space they need to roam. Customers and business owners get to enjoy the company of the cats every now and then, too.
What to expect with a working cat
In return for providing basic care, you’ll be gaining a natural deterrent for rodents and protection for your enclosed property.
![Person feeding a cat in a barn](/sites/default/files/styles/image_mobile_square/public/image/SweetOliveFarm8507sak.jpg?h=1d9be254&itok=xSWj9iq4)
Happily ever afters
Heartwarming stories of cats who found their callings in Salt Lake City area barns and businesses.
![Line drawing of person with cat](/sites/default/files/media-icon/line-drawing-person-cat_0.png)
More ways to help cats in Salt Lake City
Every action you take for homeless pets helps to save their lives and gets the country closer to no-kill; we’ll show you how.
You can help a Utah shelter or animal rescue group
Best Friends Network Partners are made up of thousands of public and private animal shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations, and other animal welfare groups, all working to save the lives of dogs and cats here in Utah and across the country.
Each and every one of our network partners needs caring people like you to adopt, foster, donate, volunteer, and advocate to help save the lives of pets where you live.