Things You'll Need
- Hay or straw for bedding
- Dog house
- Black paint
- Insulation or dog house heater
- Heated pet bed
- Food and water
- Vinyl flap for door cover
Instructions
Building an Insulated Dog House
Place styrofoam pieces along the inside wall of the dog house for insulation. If no insulation is available, use a dog house heater instead.
Paint the dog house black to increase the heat from the sun.
Set up a heated pet bed for the sleeping area. If a heated bed is not available, lay down straw for the bedding.
Provide food and water for the cats so they do not need to search in the cold for these things. Put out fresh water daily.
Attach a vinyl flap to the door of the dog house once you know that the feral cats are frequently using the shelter for warmth. This will prevent a breeze from coming inside. The cats should be able to enter and exit easily by pushing the flap.