Interview! Cathy Unruh and Chad Thompson, Board President and Executive Director, Meow Now, Inc.
October 7, 2017
Interview! Bryan Kortis, Director of National Programs for Neighborhood Cats
October 14, 2017
For those of us that face cold, hard and long winters, October is the month where it is Time to Think About Winterizing Feral Cat Shelters. We need to go around to our feeding stations and shelters and give them a good cleaning. It’s time to fill them with new straw so that our cats will have nice places to stay warm, safe, and cozy!
Time to Think About Winterizing Feral Cat Shelters
The folks at the World’s Best Cat Litter have some great suggestions of cool cat housing.
Also, here is a quick video from Hannah Shaw, aka Kitten Lady, on how to make a good shelter for kitties:
Hannah will be joining us for a webinar on October 21! I’m thrilled that she will be joining us. Please sign up today!
More Tips
After you have cleaned up your feeding area and replaced the straw as the weather gets colder, think about how much and what kinds of food to give. Don’t forget how to keep your water from freezing right away!
Some feeders will only put out dry food, as it won’t freeze like wet food. But if you have a colony that you feed on a schedule and they are ready and waiting, it’s best to stay with the wet food. Hydration is tough for cats in the winter!
Here is a link to a great tip sheet by the folks at Neighborhood Cats on how to keep your water from freezing.
Some may think it isn’t necessary to clean up shelters, but it makes a lot of difference to the kitties on the streets. Do you have an awesome Community Cat Shelter or any special tips? Share your photos with us on Facebook!
