Make sure to use STRAW and not hay with your shelter! Also, if you can elevate your shelter off the ground, even better. On top of something like 2 by 4s would be good. Whatever you do, make sure it is steady but still accessible to those kitties!

@252trace6

6 жыл бұрын

Why not hay

@JF-ef7qs

5 жыл бұрын

Why not a nice soft fleecey blanket all piled up inside ? instead of hay or straw?

@breezeluvr8470

5 жыл бұрын

@@252trace6 - This is written right under the video in the note area, "IMPORTANT: Make sure to use straw, NOT HAY, in your cat shelter. Hay can attract other wildlife looking for food and can hold in moisture and get moldy. Straw is the way to go."

@barbibutton9619

5 жыл бұрын

@@JF-ef7qs you can get warming blankets/pads for cheap on Amazon. I got 2 for 9.00. I elevated mine and put 2 entrances so they don't feel trapped

@tanyasavescats8777

5 жыл бұрын

@@JF-ef7qs Blankets soak up moisture like a sponge and make the shelter wet and cold.

I live out in the country and I take care of 22 outdoor cats , I built 4 heated cat houses . They are 4×6 & 4 foot high all 4 have peaked roofs that hinge up for easy cleaning . They are 2 stories with heat lamps , the walls are 2 inches thick and the floors are 4 inches thick . They have a hallway that leads to the main room and by having a hallway that keeps the cold wind from blowing in . When it's 10 blow zero outside the temperature in the cat houses is 68 degrees and they love it , when I feed them (twice a day) they are warm to the touch when I go to pet them . When I look inside to check things out and to clean there is usually 4 to 6 cats on the top level and 4 to 6 on the lower level and when I 1st open the roof it warms my heart when they look up at me and make their little meow noise as to say "thank you" 😊. These cats will only let me interact with them and if my wife or another person tries to pet them they scatter . My wife calls me the Pied Piper of cats , when ever I walk to the back of our field there's a long line of cats following me my wife says it's a site to see . I also have 4 inside cats that are rescues 2 of them have only one eye from being attacked by something & one was abandon and the other one gotten nipped by a car .

@lindafolk4598

8 ай бұрын

I love hearing people care and step up to do something for animals who are depending on us humans. I have done cat and some dogs, rescue work for years. So needed as there is the same need for helping homeless people. Compassion and empathy needed so much more in this world. Thanks for showing your Compassion ❤

Get a can or two of spray foam to fill in the space between bins, makes things much easier! Just don't put too much in, you can always go back and add more later.

There are a dozen stray cats outside my apartment. I want to make a few of these. I’ve already been giving them food and water, but I can’t imagine how cold it must be for them.

@jillw2015

5 жыл бұрын

Cat hero !! I do the same too everywhere

@janehyden1652

4 жыл бұрын

PLS CALL TNR !!!!!!!THTS NOT FAIR TO THE CATS TO HAVE THEM BREEDING OVER AND OVER!

@janehyden1652

4 жыл бұрын

@@jillw2015 PLS CALL TNR---WHY MAKE MORE KITTIES WHEN U ARE ALREADY OVERRUN! NOT FAIR TO THE CATS!!!!!!!!!!

@surrealverve7113

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mae, I am an artist and just opened my KZread chanel. I hope to contribute to helping animals in need, would you have a look at my latest painting of a girl holding her cat in her arms kzread.info/dash/bejne/d2GYqsWIp5nFpbA.html Thank you

@Mar-ft9xu

4 жыл бұрын

A DOZEN!?!?!?!?

I am considering doing one. I have extra plastic containers that I can use. The previous owner adopted some kittens and he was feeding them. Believe or not it is already more than 10 years, and they still waiting for him. My previous owner died of an aneurysm. My garage is not fully closed, and I see the cats come in the winter, like right now. This will be a warmth place for them. Thank you for sharing!

I did this with an old dog house 3 yrs ago for a stray cat for my momma. Now have to do this again as I've been trying to catch the stray black cat at our new house. We'll my husband caught him 2 nights ago and since then he's been making himself at home inside and outside so he is family now. We got him a litter box for indoors and his own space for him while indoors. We're going to get him fixed next month right now is to make him as comfortable as possible with our dog who just wants to play with her new brother.

he says he's using a 44 gallon RuggedTote container but he's holding a 31 gallon according to the label. Thanks for the link with all the different types of kitty shelters!

Ill be doing this this winter! We have a homeless kitty that lives on our deck(my roommate won’t let her come inside because we have cats). I got her a house but there’s a couple other cats in the area as well that I feel bad for. Thanks for the video!

May God Bless you 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️👍😃😺😸 All kitties deserve to have a warm and dry place to stay!!! ❤️

This video is very useful, hope that you get blessed by your chosen deity 😌

Thank you for caring.

I put the door (6” diameter ) higher up on a long side, on the left or right of it, not an end, it’s warmer, otherwise, a great job!!

I need to make this for the cat that showed up at our house.

Thank you very much young man. I'm in the UK and all the ready made cat shelters are so expensive. Subbed 😊❤

Thank you so much for this fabulous idea as I applied it tonight and now the abandoned stray cat will be warm in this minus 2 weather here in Vancouver B.C.

your video was the best one I have seen, short, simple, and to the point, TY.

Few added tips: 1) you can also use flexible upholstery foam sheets, shredded paper, sheets of cardboard, or straw rather than insulating board - these will all be cheaper and probably quicker. 2) It might be best to get a slightly smaller inside box, and add your chosen insulation on the bottom and top of the box rather than just inside the lid. 3) Depending on budget, you can use a store bought plush cat bed inside for extra comfort, rather than straw. 4) If possible, add a small overhang around the top and sides of the entrance to keep out rain better. Overall this is an excellent way to help out stray cats or lure a lost cat back home, a bowl of clean water on one side of the entrance and a food bowl on the other would also be appreciated, and hey if its in your budget why not duct tape a fluffy ball toy to one of the corners :)

@Midori_Seabreeze

2 жыл бұрын

You must have skipped the video. He did exactly what you have suggested for #2. He insulted all 6 sides. Js

@g.m.5395

2 жыл бұрын

Luv Ya BABE, thanx!!🤨🤔😃😺😸😹😽😼♥️👌👏👍👍🏾

@onekinkstar

2 жыл бұрын

Fabric wicks the moisture from the air so no do not use a stuffed animal as bedding. Outside animals need straw to keep warm.

@user-hg5gl8wj6w

Жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips! But as well cat bed is nice addition inside but only if your able to check on it after it rains. If it go wet from the cats being wet it can cause mold and sickness :( Also do not use anything that can get wet and soggy as insulation(ex. paper, cardboard, newspaper) it will always get wet, moldy and cold and will be very bad for the cats.

@susanshew2373

Жыл бұрын

I don't think a cat bed would be warm. . . like blankets, they get cold and don't keep the cats warm outside.

My uncle does this! Men like you give me so much hope

Thanks for posting this. My roommate currently has a plastic garbage covered cardboard box on our porch. That cat just has a blanket. I got it a plastic bin last week and wasn’t sure what else to do. Now I at least have a better direction to go in

I use a hooded litter box with insulation glued in and fill with straw..my woodpile cat has used it for 18years of course with straw changes when needed..the box sits on the woodpile sheltered by the roof on my home

@CatsandPats

5 жыл бұрын

Nice Lynden!

@sharitaylor3142

5 жыл бұрын

lynden Mcdonald ❤

@barbibutton9619

5 жыл бұрын

hey- great idea

@julies1795

3 жыл бұрын

What type of litter box?

@toasted_butter1882

3 жыл бұрын

@@CatsandPats straw is illegal to use in my state

Thank you Cats and pats, i used your video to create a cat home just in time for the snow for the stray who hangs out in my back yard.

Right on and thank you God bless your a.cool guy for helping those cats

I like you're videos because not only do i love animals but i like that you care about strays...like i do.

Thank you so much for this video!! I was able to do a TNR on a feral cat and since he is still coming here for food and water, I decided to make him a winter shelter. I used your video and it turned out GREAT!!! It was also very easy to make!! I now have a bale of straw sitting on top of two Rubbermaid containers, covered with a shower curtain. The shelter is sitting on top of 4 container lids because I didn't have wood. He's eating on top of the shelter but has not entered it yet. My indoor cat went in easily. LOL I love how much you love cats! Have a great day.

Thanks for the video! I used it as a guide for slapping together a quick shelter for a neighborhoid kitty. I didn't have bins, so I used what i had... a tarp, a cat carrier, a foam insulation board, and tape. I cut the board to cover 5 sides and taped them on, then wrapped it all with the tarp, and taped it securely. It's getting down to 28°F tonight, so hopefully kitty will use it and be wsrm. Thanks again!

Awesome! Thank you for making this video, I'm going to have a couple happy outside cats!

Thanks, darlin’ - very good idea and excellent job❣️

I really like this!!!...I've been feeding a few outdoor cats for over a while now I wish I had seen this video before now!!!...Time to get ready for the winter months, MEOW THANKS!!!

Amazing shelter. Double tote tubs and foam board insulation. If mylar were inside, that would also reflect the cat's heat. I am a beginner making a cat shelter and just used one big tote container, foam board, mylar and straw. I don't know much about the plastic quality, so hopefully it does not crack. In the future I will attempt a double container.

@maryjeanorozco929

3 жыл бұрын

alanguages j

You did a great job explaining. And it's all stuff I get at the hardware store. Thanks!

thx! it actually worked. i helped a stary cat. wow thx

@CatsandPats

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I like this because I have 2 cats who keep coming back to our yard. Good idea!

Great work. I did three of these houses for the stray cats here meanwhile.

This was great! I'm not terribly handy, but know I can do this now that I have a step-by-step easy-to-follow video. We have indoor cats and over the past few years, strays and ferals have found us: now there are four, and I want to keep them healthy over the winter until we can trap and vet them. Thank you!!

@CatsandPats

7 жыл бұрын

That's awesome that you do all of that! Good luck to you and all of your kitties! There are lots of good tutorials so I'd say look around! Some people really recommend the two doors

Ended up just buying some cat shelters and straw and placed in backyard. So happy to see the cats LOVE IT!

@justynak7644

2 жыл бұрын

where can one buy straw?

@jackifrench8902

Жыл бұрын

Most hardware stores sell straw. Also lawn and garden centers.

I had 9 cats visit my backyard at the beginning of summer. They were tiny and I gave them food and water regularly. Now only 3 still come and visit and it’s getting cold and I can tell they aren’t comfortable even tho I have a lot of things outside to sleep on and have a blanket on the table they sit on, so I really want to make them a nicer shelter to protect them from the cold wind. Thank you for this tutorial! I like the idea of using foam as insulators so I might do that or stuff the sides with straw as well. I plan to only put one hole in it since no “predator” comes to my backyard, so I’ll do that for now and if I ever hear anything suspicious, I’ll make sure to add a second hole.

Its really heartwarming to see people like you who care enough to do all this. I just wish there were more like you and less of the Hunting (any form of hunting but the type with the pack of hounds...which are treated terribly themselves. ..hounds with injuries are shot and fed to their kennelmates...yes they do it to foxes, deer and hares and people in rural villages are forever losing pets to them...its bloody barbaric. Your channel has really cheered me up. Thanks x

@RobScenity

6 жыл бұрын

I fully agree! Blood-sports and trophy hunting are barbaric, disgusting, and should carry heavy penalties. It's said that a society can be judged by the way it treats its animals; if that's true, we may be in trouble if not for people like us working to stop these horrific practices. Many thanx to all of you!

@surrealverve7113

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Foxie, I am an artist and just opened my KZread channel. I hope to be a contributor and help as much as I can the animals in need. Would you have a look at my latest painting of a girl holding her cat in her arms ? Here it is : kzread.info/dash/bejne/d2GYqsWIp5nFpbA.html I also added a link to a foundation helping stray cats have a better life. Please consider sharing so hopefully through art and kindness we can create a better world.

@Carl-ld5jy

3 жыл бұрын

Dude hunting is fine. Society has been hunting since day 1, and there is nothing wrong with it. Please grow up karen

@stxclout3247

3 жыл бұрын

@@Carl-ld5jy but our ancestors would hunt for food, many hunters just hunt because it’s fun and for glory because they’re not manly enough to put down the guns

@Carl-ld5jy

3 жыл бұрын

@@stxclout3247 "Manly enough to put down the gun". Dude, grow the fuck up, killing animals is fine. Can't handle it, then fine by us, but keep ypur thoughts to yourself.

This is brilliant, thank you.. An important thing also, is to raise it off the cold ground an inch or two, just four bricks or a couple of wood battens will do the trick as long as its stable.

Happy kitty house!😻💖

When cutting the plastic, you can use an old solder iron to cut it out, only make sure you don't inhale the fumes, so do outside . This is a great shelter by thd way, I have seen someone use an old kitty door on the entrance, just not sure if it worked out as I wondered about the size of door to the size of box esp on entering . Iam looking for ideas that will house 3 cats , looking at triangle shapes for now . But that means using wood , I need to hurry up and get my ideas moving though, winter just round the corner

Great vid

Great information, thank you so much, building ours today!

@CatsandPats

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, good luck! :)

Awesome job

Thanks. I followed your instructions and now have an outdoor cat shelter. I hope the feral kitty who's been living under my porch will use it:)

@CatsandPats

7 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I hope they will too :) It might take a little bit for them to get used to it. Some people say that you need an entrance and an exit door, but I'm not the biggest fan. The least amount of air that can get in the better :) Though, that only helps if they are using it :-)

@sherrychubb5941

7 жыл бұрын

Cats and Pats My outside farel Cat wouldn't get into it without 2 doors. I had no choice. she'll use it as long as she can run if anything comes around..

@belindastoner6576

7 жыл бұрын

There's a lot of controversy surrounding the need for an escape door. It probably depends upon each kitty's individual preference. I agree that it would reduce warmth in the shelter to add an escape door--but if that's the only way the cat will use it, then it's a necessity!

@cherielektra

5 жыл бұрын

@@sherrychubb5941 I think it's a good idea for all the shelters. I don't want a kitty to get trapped or stressed. You have to make the entrance and exit diagonally opposite so it prevents draft. Never straight across

@leilanithebadger8297

4 жыл бұрын

@@CatsandPats straw might be also dangerous for cats because it can get in their mouth and they can choke.

Thanks. My daughter has a couple cats that have adopted her when she moved into her house. We'll be doing this since we are in ohio. I have plenty of totes

Great tutorial, thanks!

Old coolers work great too, save steps insulating.

@mikespeer7659

3 жыл бұрын

Old plastic coolers are already insulated very well & usually without any gaps or seperations in the walls. An insulated plastic cooler with a styrofoam cooler placed inside it does an outstanding job of retaining their body heat, but it takes a little bit longer to cut through the walls. It's sturdier, the top fits tighter, and it's warmer. An added bonus is the walls and top will take far more abuse from a predator than the other design and it resists being flipped over a bit better as it is heavier. It also does a decent job of keeping condensation out of it.

God Bless You for doing this Cats and Pats! I have made many my self for the feral Cats I care for And remember everyone please spay &neuter!

Yes two entrances Incase an enemy corners them. They can escape easy.

@cableknitter7346

4 жыл бұрын

Two entrances just creates a wind tunnel and defeats all the insulation. No "enemy" has bothered my feral cats in their shelter.. their claws, I'm sure, could dissuade anything from entering, and their flanks are protected entire time.

You’re my hero ❤️

Great instructions ! 😃

One thing that makes it easier is if you have a drill. I make at least 50 shelters and I find that a drill with a 6" holesaw makes those entrances a lot easier and faster. Good vid.

Yes, use straw because it will not hold moisture like hay or blankets which will hold moisture and result in the cats getting respiratory infections. $10 will buy a bale of compressed stray from a tractor or farm store & there is ALOT when you open it. Good Job !!

@user-vf8pw3om2w

5 жыл бұрын

I purchased a bale of straw here in NC for $6.

@ANewEvilRising

4 жыл бұрын

Wtf is a tractor or farm store? I hate when ppl suggest such things cause I have never in my life seen a store sell something like hay or straw. Like yea let me just go down the street to buy some straw from my neighborhood liquor. I dont think I've ever seen home depot sell it and they're the most likely to sell such a thing in my area

@ptquilter48

4 жыл бұрын

Farm & Fleet, Fleet Farm, Tractor Supply all rural type stores. Here in WI the local Steins Garden store also sells bales of straw,

@leilanithebadger8297

4 жыл бұрын

Straw Is Dangerous for cats because it might get in their mouth and they can choke

@toasted_butter1882

3 жыл бұрын

Straw is illegal to use in my state. Straw + cats = death. Get your facts straight

Beautiful!!

Great job.

Might want to put the hole that cats enter into a little HIGHER up. Prevents snow & rain bouncing off ground from getting inside.

Thank you for your tips ! I will build a few ones for the cats outside in my town. Poor kitties that have to sleep in the cold :/

@CatsandPats

7 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome! It doesn't take too much to turn a cold kitty into a happy kitty :)

@angiem3484

2 жыл бұрын

Breaks my heart so much!

Good vid. I made one similar but used Installation and a rug inside☺️

all these materials can be acquired for free with a little diligence and patience. Its a nice feeling to create projects like this that cost nothing but time, effort and care. the best is when your intended target inspects, approves and accepts your offer.

Scared me with your hand so close to the knife Lol!!!! SO easy to slip the blade and mess yourself up when cutting these containers!! Great video!!

great video

Great Idea!

Nice, I'm gonna make one for my stray cat

Good boy. Love you.

If your buying plastic tote for this purpose find one that won't pool water on top it will freeze or insulate it and cover with rain proof roof

First video I watched of yours. Subbed right away. Couldn't resist that smile and style. Love the way you present the material. Perfectly. Im going to start collecting the bins i see everywhere . Can they be stacked and grouped? For multiple cats in a colony? Also, do you insulate it- even in Florida?^

Thanks!

Thank you for your work. I myself is new to this. In fact, I do see some stray cats around my living area, and I give them food and water daily. I like to know if you have some more ways and ideas for the shelter. The problem I have here is that there are dogs, and so I decide to buld a shelter (s) that cat could be safe, and can escape. (if no need to escape surely is better) There is environment limit and I know its hard for you to tell any specific that match my need. I did wonder to make shelter putting in higher places, tunnel, etc. I bet higher places perhaps is good.

I have two cats I always think of the cats outside when it rains or snows I made a shelter two boxes tape but I want to make it better so they can be warm.

Thanks. watched your video a couple of times and I think I have all the materials you suggested but had to buy a larger outside container, my inside container was to lg to put the foam board and straw. I also added a pets outside heating pad to get some more warmth. very cold in Michigan in our winter months. I put a pallet underneath with straw also And covered the whole set up with a nice heavy duty tarp so the wind and snow would fall off. I Thank-You very much for for your help and your info.. I'm an old gal..lol so I bought a good box cutter with extra blades. wish me luck she'll use it. had to put 2 doors-holes in, she wouldn't go into without an escape hole. Thanks again, lot's of help..

@CatsandPats

7 жыл бұрын

Wow that shelter sounds amazing! Those outdoor heating pads are awesome! I bet the pallet underneath will help a lot too :) Good idea with the tarp to help block some of the elements :) The biggest thing at this point will be to check on the hay every once in a while, as it might get damp via humidity and moisture. But super awesome, thank you!

@sherrychubb5941

7 жыл бұрын

Cats and Pats Thanks, I worked on it last night until my fingers felt like the duck tape was taking my skin off. Cut the holes to get in and out with a box cutter, wrapped the tape around the holes. Just getting back to it as soon as I can feel my arms and hands again.. A bit of a project. Wanted to buy one at chewy.com on sale for 50$.. Thought I could make it cheaper and theirs I would have still needed to protect it from the elements. I'll try to post a picture when I'm done. Wish me luck it'll be done in a few hours.. Have a nice Warm weekend...

@sherrychubb5941

7 жыл бұрын

Cats and Pats Thanks for the info about the straw.. I didn't know about the straw getting gunkey when it goes through winter and spring. Found that out when taking last yrs down.. yuck

@sherrychubb5941

7 жыл бұрын

Cats and Pats I can't Thank-You enough, I made my list after watching your video a few times. You gave great info and lead me right through at least half of it. I had no idea how to do this without watching your video. Great help!

@CatsandPats

7 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have to brave the elements! Hope it all went well! :)

Use a styrofoam cooler for the inside

@carolvandyke6926

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes the Styrofoam coolers are hard to find off season ! Nice to know how to make them !!

@leilanithebadger8297

4 жыл бұрын

@@carolvandyke6926 or find them online

@susanmarshall817

3 жыл бұрын

I just made one tonight of a styrofoam cooler. Believe it or not, that might be all you need to do.

@MariaSilva-to6cd

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I just made another with a big Rubbermaid 20 gallons container and inserted a cooler inside cut two holes, stuff it with straw and that should do it. Keep it off the ground

@MariaSilva-to6cd

3 жыл бұрын

Check Walmart, the usually carry those styrofoam colors for around 3 bucks

IMPORTANT! Outdoor cat shelters must be off the ground for circulation under and to keep inside bottom as warm as possible. Also, add animal heat pad with wooly cover. If no electricity, get the pads that absorb the cats body heat. Please contact me for additional information on helping cat clowders ...and on anything 'cat'! nikki@nikarl.com. Nikki Wharton of Grand Rapids, Ohio.

We built a heated one on our channel works great.

Awesome video

Thanks for your video ! Where you get that foam you used that you were cutting ?

I have 8 strays outside my house, I'm guessing I need to do a couple of these? I used to bring them inside in the dog crate when it was super cold, but that was when there were three at most.

To cut door opening drill holes in the corners and use a fine jigsaw blade to cut door

I just bought a house and previous owner took care of feral cats. I have inherited and will be making this shelter for the two kitties. Not sure how they will fair with my pitbull.

I just made 2 myself, just cut a hole in the front and put a doggy bed that rides up the sides. As long as they are out of that wind and snow/rain that's all that matters. Thought about running a heating pad out there under the mats but the risk of shock/fire is too risky for me. But to improve on your concept I would have went with a slightly bigger outer tote and used spray foam to fill in around the sides of the inner chamber but that will do just fine :) Could also have used a cooler ;)

@leilanithebadger8297

4 жыл бұрын

Your right I do not recommend using straw

This is fab, you heat the knife too that helps

Thank you

OMG ur soo genius!!!!!😇😇😇

Your the best aww

I need one of the ASAP, I live in maryland and I have a family friend who has abandoned her property and locked them outside. I've been feeding them but it getting cold out and I really need help, idk what I'm doing rescue wise. But in the mean time I need to find or make one of these as soon as possible!!

I also did one box shelter for my house cat just in case he wants to be outside when the weather a bit cold. For the entrance hole of the shelter I made with a bit thick clear plastic with parallel running grids bought at dollar store, that roll sheet 3.5 dollars is quite good and work for making flapping doors like an X and the edges tapped around to make it smooth and it works quite good leaving only small hole when cat in and out, it automatically close and my cat loving it after got trained he has used it since then when raining and cool. He is able to sleep inside peacefully and observation from inside very well. But with extremely cold weather like Canada I don't think it works as my back yard has a stray cat family with mother and 2 litters I am really concerned about them how are they able to survive when the weather getting really cold from now on with the box like you are making?

So I heard that when you do this you should also add another way out just in case they need to get away from a predator.

@julalavalley2527

2 жыл бұрын

@Ordonityraccoons and night time animals don't bother them? I have a lot in my area

@softykletus

2 жыл бұрын

@@julalavalley2527 same here! I am wondering the same thing.

@julalavalley2527

2 жыл бұрын

@@softykletus according to Google raccoons WILL eat cats and kittens and they are in extreme danger from this

@softykletus

2 жыл бұрын

@@julalavalley2527 oh jeez, thanks for your reply

@julalavalley2527

2 жыл бұрын

@@softykletus well I was really worried cuz I have feral cats in my yard and kittens. Since someone other than myself was concerned and nobody was answering I tried another way. Bad news for me too

Would love to do this but kitty wouldn't go in it i have a chair he sleeps on on my porch I put a blanket down thats as far as he will go to being in a small space

God bless you

Great thank you 😊

my dad kicked out my cat today, this was pretty useful :D

I filled any gaps with canned foam insulation. It's getting hard to find those storage bins with thick plastic.

Cool guy... 💜

TY. WELL DONE. Question - is the insulation safe?

Help me out some1 with advice. I leave water for my street cats but mosquitos use it in the summer even though I place fresh water everyday. What to do how to fight mosquitos and let my ca5s enjoy fresh water in the summer hot days?

just wondering if placing it on its lid it would be better because that lip is going to hold water/ice??

I have a large doghouse that I no longer use and I'm thinking I could insulate it inside and have a shelter for the 40+ strays we have around here. Would that work?

Also if you build a cat shelter, please use the materials I suggest. That includes sheep's wool ( ask ur local farm if they have wool) That includes blankets too (that's my way to go) Hamster bedding (not really for a cat to burrow in but comes in handy) And that's all :D

@susanshew2373

Жыл бұрын

Blankets and wool are not the way to go. These are useless in keeping cats warm and may make them colder. Straw should be used. . . NOT hay, straw.

Awesome idea but the hole is to close to the ground especially if your in a state where it rains or snows. Thank you

You are so cool

@CatsandPats

7 жыл бұрын

Haha I just like kitties 🙂👌

i just made 3 of these in 10 min by buying styrofoam coolers and putting them inside bins. cutting the hole with the itchen knife was fast. tho i dint find any straw :(