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Home-made cat shelters should not be too big

PoC avatarPosted on February 18, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 18, 2021

This is something which has occurred to me for some time. My thoughts have been renewed by the stories of extreme weather conditions in Texas causing very low temperatures and snow storms. Feral cats are at risk of frostbite and … Continue reading →

Posted in caring for feral cats | Tagged caring for feral cats, cold weather, homemade shelter | 1 Reply

Let’s think of the feral cats during the exceptionally cold Texas weather

PoC avatarPosted on February 18, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 18, 2021

The exceptionally cold Texas weather catastrophe is a global warning. They say that it is a sign of global warming. Fortunately and thankfully the forecast for Houston Texas is that conditions are rapidly warming up this weekend. Temperatures get back … Continue reading →

Posted in feral cats | Tagged caring for feral cats, Cat News, cold weather, homemade shelter, PETA, Texas | Leave a reply

Do domestic cats feel the cold and how cold is too cold?

PoC avatarPosted on February 2, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 18, 2021

Well, domestic cats must feel the cold, common sense tells us that because domestic cats like warmth and they seek out warmth such as laps and boiler rooms. That said domestic cats allowed outside might spend quite a long time … Continue reading →

Posted in environment | Tagged cat anatomy, cat behavior, cat environment, cat hypothermia, cold weather, environment, homemade shelter | Leave a reply

Are Styrofoam feral cat shelters a good idea?

PoC avatarPosted on November 13, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 18, 2021

In one respect Styrofoam feral cat shelters are an excellent idea because its a way of reusing discarded coolers. Discarded Styrofoam coolers are easy to turn into insulated, warm and effective feral cat shelters. You’ll find videos on how to … Continue reading →

Posted in caring for feral cats | Tagged caring for feral cats, feral cat shelters, feral cats, feral cats and their management, homemade shelter | 1 Reply

Are tires safe as DIY feral and stray cat shelters?

PoC avatarPosted on January 7, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 18, 2021

This is a follow up to Elisa’s article on the topic, which I was prompted to write because a nice lady, Olivia Taylor in Mitchell South Dakota, is reported online making DIY cat shelters from tires. Very laudable but could … Continue reading →

Posted in volunteers | Tagged cat shelters, hazards, homemade shelter, substances toxic to cats, toxic to cats, volunteers | Leave a reply

Feline Hypothermia and Frostbite

PoC avatarPosted on February 18, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 18, 2021

The winter has been brutal in Midwestern United States, I am told by the newspapers online. The subzero temperatures are far lower than any that we experience here in the UK. Midwestern United States is an area which is towards … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Breeds, Cat Coats, Cat Health, double coat, ears, frostbite, fur, hypothermia, paws, Peterbald | Tagged cat health, cat hypothermia, feline frostbite, homemade shelter, treatment for frostbite in cats | 38 Replies

Homemade Cat Shelter

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Elisa Black-TaylorFebruary 18, 2021

Homemade cat shelter Step-by-step photos Cat shelter in use at NTCR The picture shown above of a homemade cat shelter is the brainchild of North Toronto Cat Rescue. From the moment I saw the unique design I decided I had … Continue reading →

Posted in outdoor cat house | Tagged homemade shelter, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 2 Replies

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