Cats are crawling around some offices in Black Hawk County.

These cats are part of a program called Office Cats. It's a new way to help animals in need and maybe boost the morale of office employees.

The Office Cat program has only been around for a month. Five businesses are already taking part in it.

The shelter selects a cat with the right temperament for the office. Then the office takes care of the cat until someone wants to adopt it.

A cat named Squeak currently lives at the Family and Children's Council.

"We're all really big pet lovers here for the most part," Vernessa McGuinness said, "there are a couple of people here that we're still trying to get on board but the thought of having a cat in the office that we could love on and that they would have some time out of the humane society while they are waiting for a home, it just seemed like a really rewarding opportunity for us and for the cat."

Cedar Bend says it helps free up space for more cats in the shelter. It can also help boost morale in the workplace.

"There are studies that show it's you know stress-relief so it's good for the people that work but it also helps get the cats out of the shelter and seen by the public," Abby Cresap said.

As much as the employees at the Family and Children's Council love Squeak, they hope she eventually finds her forever home.

"She talks to us every morning, she meets us at the door... She would be perfect for a family," program director Missy Denning said.

If you are interested in 'hiring' an office cat. You can call Abby at 319-232-6887 or email cedarbendadoptioncounselor@gmail.com.