Animal Rescue Monday: How to Make a FERAL Cat House

The winter is approaching us, and anyone from the Midwest knows that the winters here can be pretty brutal. You wouldn't want to have to try and survive the harsh conditions, so why should any helpless animals?

:::DISCLOSURE::: PLEASE READ:::

FERAL cats are cats that have been raised in the wild. The best thing to do for these animals is CATCH THEM, take them to your vet to be FIXED, then RELEASE THEM back where you found them. This will help with the population problem. The difference between an abandon cat and a feral is their behavior. Abandoned cats will approach you and being generally will be nice. Ferals will not come near you only because they have not been socialized to humans, but they still need warmth and food to survive like a domestic house cat, otherwise they start to harm the bird populations. The best thing is to TNR and provide for them.  

If you find an ABANDONED CAT, please take them in. Or find a new home. NOT A SHELTER.

Moving on...

How to Make a FERAL cat house

You will Need: (1) Rubbermaid Tote - 18 GL Pictured. (2) Styrofoam Cooler. (3) Hay or Straw. (4) Duct Tape. (5) Exacto Knife.

Start by cutting a 6" diameter hole in the tote to act as an entrance or exit. *Always cut away from your body*

Insert your StyroFoam cooler insulation and cut a matching 6" diameter hole to match the tote.

Add hay or straw in and around the Styrofoam cooler for added insulation, using as much as possible.

Add your Styrofoam lid for added insulation. Secure lid in place with a few pieces of duct tape.

Complete by adding your lid back onto the tote. You may want to place additional duct tape on the lid as well.

MAKE SURE that you place somewhere that the tote wont get wet. This is very important. 

Thank you!