Cats

Here, kitty kitty!

Two gray kittens with white markings playing on grass.

Cats play a valuable role in our farm community, contributing in various ways that enhance both the environment and the well-being of our farm animals.

One of the primary benefits of having cats on a farm is their ability to control rodent populations. Farm settings often attract mice, rats, and other small pests that can cause damage, spread disease, and create an unhealthy environment. Cats are natural hunters and can significantly reduce these populations, leading to a healthier and more productive farm community.

Meet our Kitty Crew

  • Gray and white cat lying on the ground near a metal object and straw.

    Boots

    Boots and Heather were found in an older mans barn in Shelby, NC in April 2024. He wanted nothing to do with them. A facebook friend mentioned them and we agreed to pick them up. 

    We bottle fed them until they could eat solid food. We were told they were sisters, until be took them to be spayed and the vet said, "surprise" Macy is a boy. So, we changed his name to Boots. 

    Sponsor Boots!
  • Gray cat interacting with fake flowers and ribbons on hay

    Heather

    Rescued together with Boots!

    Sponsor Heather!
  • A gray tabby cat walking on a mulch or dirt patch outdoors, with a garden and outdoor furniture in the background.

    Sammy

    This sweet little boy was found all alone in my neighbors front yard on a hot summer day. The shelters were at maximum capacity and he had no where to go. He is now a permanent resident at Storybook Farm.

    Sponsor Sammy
  • Three kittens, one orange, one gray, and one orange with white, sitting together.

    Kit & Kat

    Kit and Kat were feral cats rescued in the summer of 2025. At Storybook Farm, the trio quickly found their favorite place: the branches of the weeping willow. Unfortunately, Our little gray kitty died within a few short months.

    Rescue brought them warmth, steady meals, and safe places to play, but it also gave them each other. Together they have learned to trust the humans at the barn and the rhythms of farm life.
    Sponsor Kit & Kat
  • Jami

    Jami

    Jami was the only kitten from her litter who survived after being found in a wooded area in Reidsville. In August 2026, Storybook Farm took her into our care. She stayed at our Wells Trophy store until she finished her kitten vaccinations.

    Sponsor Jami
  • Barney

    Barney

    Barney joined the Storybook Farm Kitty Crew in 2026. His owner entered a nursing home and wanted to ensure his cat was well cared for. Barney has been a joy to have around. He is very laid-back and gets along great with the Kitty Crew.

    Sponsor Barney
Young man sitting outdoors holding a ginger cat.

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A gray kitten being bottle-fed by a person.