Feral Cat Shelters

It is very important your cat colony has adequate shelter. A solid shelter  will allow them to get away from the wind, rain and snow.  Cats living under a shed, deck, stoop or in a window well are not adequately sheltered. 

-Never use blankets, towels or similar items in a cat shelter because these items get wet and freeze.  -----Straw is great as an insulator and wicks away moisture from the cat, keeping them warm and dry.  

-Face the entrance of the cat shelter towards a wall so the wind doesn't blow in. 

-If you use a heating pad make sure the heating pad only covers half of the shelter floor.  The cats have to be able to get off the heating pad without leaving the shelter.  

-We recommend a shelter with only one opening as a shelter with two opening will have the wind go right through it.  All opening should be 6"-8" in diameter.  This will prevent larger wildlife from getting inside.  

There are many great options of outdoor cat shelters on-line.  

Feral Villa (No skill required just a credit card and mailing address) is one of many options.