10/19/2026
It breaks our hearts to know how many community cats and outdoor animals face freezing temperatures without adequate shelter. Whether they were born outside, lost, or abandoned, none of them chose this life—and none of them should suffer through the cold.
If you care for outdoor cats, here’s how you can save lives this winter:
🏠 Provide Insulated Shelter: Fill shelters with straw (never hay or blankets, which trap moisture and freeze!).
🍲 Up the Calories: Offer extra food to help them maintain body heat.
🥣 Keep Water Unfrozen: Check bowls frequently or use heated water dishes.
A little preparation today can mean the difference between life and death tomorrow. Please don't wait until it's freezing to act! ❤️
We are taking orders for custom, heavy-duty winter cat shelters for a $25 donation. Pickup is located at Save-A-Lot in Roselawn.
Shelter Specs & Features
Durable Build: Made in the USA from heavy-duty 27-gallon polypropylene tough boxes.
Superior Insulation: Lined with high-density polyethylene foam (Astro-Armour), foam coolers, and fresh straw to trap heat.
Capacity: Comfortably houses 1–2 cats.
Why Outdoor Cats Need a Shelter
-Protection from the Elements: Shield cats from rain, snow, wind, hypothermia, and frostbite.
-Critical for Fall Kittens: September litters have underdeveloped thermoregulation, leaving them vulnerable to severe cold, digestive failure, and illness.
-Safety & Refuge: Offers a dry retreat from predators, traffic, and dangerous hidden spots like vehicle engines or crawl spaces.
-Supports TNR Efforts: Creates a consistent feeding and resting location, making trapping for spay/neuter and vaccination significantly easier.
-Community Impact: Improves the quality of life for outdoor cats while helping local rescues currently operating at maximum capacity.
CRITICAL: WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A COLD KITTEN
-Warm First: Gently stabilize the kitten’s temperature using a heating pad on low (wrapped in a towel) or via direct body-to-body contact under a warm blanket.
-Do NOT Feed Yet: Never offer food or formula to a cold kitten; their digestive systems cannot process food until their body temperature normalizes.
-Get Guidance: Contact a local veterinarian or animal rescue immediately for next steps.
