Smokey stopped using her outdoor shelter when other outdoor cats came to check it out. They may have even gone inside. I'm not sure. So my plan is to clean the enclosure and the blankets and try to insulate it again.
While searching the internet, I found this great idea for heating the inside of your enclosure. It is from a website called "Instructables."
This web article suggests attaching rope lighting to the top of their enclosures. The lights are kept on day and night through the cold weather to keep the enclosure warm. I also like this idea of using a ice chest for the enclosure. It is a good size and is all ready insulated.
There are some great minds out there with many different ideas on taking care of strays. If I find any more good ideas, I will definitely share them here.
And now, onto Smokey's shelter.
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Looks like a winner to me...and Smokey, too.
Learning new things about cats and cat care is one of my biggest loves. Thank you for this. Hugs, Deb
What a cool idea! I had thought of doing the ice chest thing, as neither feral I feed used the pretty nice shelter I made from large plastic storage containers (found the instructions online too on how to make an insulated one. I just ordered a small igloo and have a heat pad (I use these kind inside for my heat seeking Rex and Sphynx cats http://cozywinters.com/shop/kh-1060.html). I hope TomTom uses it, but as you say, all it takes is some threat when they are inside and they don't use them any more...
Wow, the ice chest with a couple of in and out doors is a great idea!!! I hope Smokey takes to it again :-)
Tee Heh..I like the way your mommy put the fancy light for you..Look fantastic ! and I hope you are warm in there : )
xox
That looks like a good idea.
We have a dog house but the cats did not use it. May be if I put lights in it they would.
You should use straw as the bedding. Rugs or blankets will absorb moisture from the wet cat, or directly from the air. Straw dries out quickly, and keeps the catwarmer.
What size cooler did you use? I'd love to do this for the outdoor cat I care for, but want to make sure I get a large enough size.
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