
Winter can be tough for stray kitties! You can help homeless and feral cats get through the season by creating outdoor protective shelters. These containers shield cats from predators, environmental dangers, and cold weather.
Build a shelter for the homeless cats in your neighborhood, or donate your project to Animal Humane Society’s Trap-Neuter-Return program by bringing the container to the customer service counter at any AHS location during regular business hours.
How to build a shelter for homeless and feral cats
Supplies
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Rubbermaid tote
- Styrofoam cooler
- Hay or straw
- Duct tape
- Exacto knife
Instructions
- Cut a six-inch diameter hole in the tote to act as an entrance/exit for the cat.
- Place the Styrofoam cooler inside the tote and cut a six-inch diameter hole in the cooler to match the tote entrance.
- Put hay or straw in and around the Styrofoam cooler. Use as much hay or straw as possible, this will provide added insulation.
- Place the Styrofoam lid on the cooler and secure the lid with a few pieces of duct tape.
- Complete the project by securing the lid onto the tote. You may want to place duct tape on this lid as well.
Found a feral cat in your area?
If there are stray or feral cats in your community that need sterilization surgery, you can participate in our Community Cats program by trapping and transporting community cats to one of our shelters.
Call us at 952-435-7738 for more information on how to get involved.