surviving winter – Michael Broad

Before and after photos of feral cat winter housing and facilities

December 11, 2021 by Michael Broad

Feral cat sleeping in snow under a table which barely protects him

The pictures on this page are before and after photographs. You see a black-and-white feral cat under a table. The snow is falling heavily. The cat is sleeping on an old cushion. The table barely protects the cat. It looks pretty brutal and distressing if you care for animal welfare. In the words of …

How do feral cats survive the winter cold?

March 10, 2021 by Michael Broad

Ossining feral cat in winter exposed to the elements

There is no secret method or clever strategy as to how feral cats survive the winter cold. Firstly they have their winter coats, a three tier fur coat with downy fur next to their skin. And they manage by finding the warmest place they can which provides some cover such as underneath buildings, inside …