Today is National Feral Cat Day, and in our neck of the woods, winter is right around the corner. Overnight lows in the next few days are expected to dip into the teens and 20's! This is going to be my first Vermont winter and I'm so thankful to have a warm home and beds and Mommy to cuddle with. But my heart breaks to think about our feral cat friends trying to survive another long, cold winter.
Fortunately, there's something we can all do to help. It's incredibly easy to build a feral cat shelter using only a plastic tote, a styrofoam cooler, straw, and a knife.
Check out this cool video by Cole and Marmalade:
How easy was that??? Once you see that a cat has begun to use the shelter you can also add a plastic or vinyl flap over the opening to protect them even more from the elements.
If you don't know of any feral cat hangouts in your area, ask your local shelter to help you distribute them where they're most needed!
We know the video, and we love it : it shows very well how easily and cheaply you can help feral cats. Purrs
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to help cats get through the cold winter when they don't have a forever home.
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
We've seen this before. What a great...and easy way...to help the ferals. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melissa. I made one, last year, and put a heated pad inside.
ReplyDeleteour rescue loves it when people offer to help make shelters!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great DIY idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteRosa @ Cat Lady Confidential
After yesterday, I ain’t letting TW anywhere near a knife. Heh heh. UCFCC provides warm igloos for the colonies around here so the cats can winter in style.
ReplyDeletePawsum posty Mudpie. And a gweat idea fur a shelter. Weez so fankful fur all who help those poor kitties dat be less furtunate than us.
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi and Lexi
Wow, it's getting chilly here too,but not that chilly! Those are awesome outside kitty houses!
ReplyDeleteWe just love Cole and Mamalade!
ReplyDeleteLast year Mommy made shelters with her friend. We were glad that kitties were able to stay warm.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this, I may try to make one to donate.
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