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Feral Cat Shelters
There are several options available for feral cat shelters. Below are some of those options, grouped by degree of difficulty.
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Styrofoam Cooler Shelter
Advantages: Styrofoam cooler is available from hardware stores, grocery stores, restaurants, etc. Simple to make.
Possible Drawbacks: Lightweight - provides less protection from predators than a wooden structure. Cats may scratch styrofoam.
As with many of our low cost shelter options, this shelter is not weatherproof, and will require more upkeep then some of the more permanent and professionally built shelters.
Try reinforcing this shelter by taping heavy duty lawn and garbage bags around the outside of it, to provide added protection from rain and snow.
Special Thanks to Indy Feral. |
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All About Spay Neuter Fish Box Cat Shelter
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Advantages: Available in white or camouflage, tiled floor to prevent scratches, drainage system.
Possible Drawbacks: Lightweight - provides less protection from predators than a wooden structure.
Special Thanks to All About Spay Neuter. |
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18-gallon PlasticTub Shelter
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Advantages: Inexpensive, easy to build and transport.
Possible Drawbacks: Lightweight - provides less protection from predators than a wooden structure.
Special Thanks to Community Cats Maryland. |
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All About Spay Neuter All Weather Cat Shelter
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Advantages: Pressure sealed, 2 insulations all around, low maintenance.
Possible Drawbacks: Lightweight - provides less protection from predators than a wooden structure.
Special Thanks to All About Spay Neuter. |
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Plastic "Igloo" Shelter
Advantages: Pre-made and can be purchased at most pet stores.
Possible Drawbacks: Wide door opening makes this shelter harder to insulate and guard against the wind. This also provides less protection from predators. |
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Faux Rock Shelter
Advantages: Available at most home improvement stores and garden centers, well camouflaged.
Possible Drawbacks: Prefabricated rocks can be expensive, tools will be necessary to cut opening and attach base.
Special Thanks to CSUN Catpeople. |
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Spay And Stay Weatherproof Cat Shelter
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Advantages: Inexpensive, easy to build and transport.
Possible Drawbacks: Lightweight - provides less protection from predators than a wooden structure.
Special Thanks to Spay And Stay. |
Moderate
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Alley Cat Allies' Inexpensive Do-It-Yourself Shelter
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Advantages: Sturdy design, can house multiple cats, provides protection from predators.
Possible Drawbacks: Building requires a moderate degree of skill. |
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"Dog House" Shelter
Advantages: Sturdy design, provides protection from predators.
Possible Drawbacks: Building requires a moderate degree of skill. |
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Pre-Made Insulated Cat Shelter - Feral Villa
Purchase the shelter*
Advantages: Durable wood and weatherproof shingles.
Possible Drawbacks: Requires some tools for construction.
*Check out the pre-made feeding stations available for purchase on the same site.
Special Thanks to Feral Villa. |
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Camper Topper Shelter
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Advantages: Can house 10-15 cats, camper toppers are readily available for purchase.
Possible Drawbacks: Requires some tools and moderate skill for modification.
Special Thanks to Friends of Felines in Sedgwick, Kansas. |
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Garden Shed as a Shelter
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Advantages: Shed is easily re-purposed and modified. Houses many cats and provides heating options.
Possible Drawbacks: Requires larger space, availability of a shed, and moderate skill to install a cat door.
Special Thanks to Community Cats Maryland. |
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Lattice-Wrapped Porch
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Advantages: Easy to install, provides protection from predators and its intended purpose is not noticeable.
Possible Drawbacks: Moderate skill level required to frame and apply lattice.
Special Thanks to Community Cats Maryland. |
Advanced
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A-Frame Cat Shelter
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Advantages: Sturdy design, provides protection from predators, large A-fram roof allows for heat lamp.
Possible Drawbacks: Building requires a high degree of skill.
Special Thanks to Community Cats Maryland. |
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Coop Shelter
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Advantages: Houses multiple cats, sturdy, offers protection from predators.
Possible Drawbacks: Requires skill, and large space.
Special Thanks to Community Cats Maryland. |
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