Interior Design Couple Builds Stray Cat A Winter Home
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I dont know for sure whether this is the best plan, but it seems logical.
Date: 2024-03-26
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cindee1794
It took almost three years for the feral that hung outside of my house to let me get close. Once I did, he was all in on the attention! It took another year before he would come all the way into the house and stay for more than 10 minutes, even though I had him neutered. I don't know where he would go to stay warm during that time, but fortunately we live in Florida so it rarely gets too cold for a cat to be outside. It has been almost 10 years now and he is an indoor/outdoor cat by choice, but I do not let him go out after dark.
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It took almost three years for the feral that hung outside of my house to let me get close. Once I did, he was all in on the attention! It took another year before he would come all the way into the house and stay for more than 10 minutes, even though I had him neutered. I don't know where he would go to stay warm during that time, but fortunately we live in Florida so it rarely gets too cold for a cat to be outside. It has been almost 10 years now and he is an indoor/outdoor cat by choice, but I do not let him go out after dark.
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joelturner6312
Black cats need to be more cautious around people because some people are very mean to them. They are more likely to be put down at the shelter because people think bad of them and therefore are the last to get adopted. I bought and also made a cat house using a storage container then lined them with emergency blankets to keep the heat in. I ended up taking in a black cat.
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Black cats need to be more cautious around people because some people are very mean to them. They are more likely to be put down at the shelter because people think bad of them and therefore are the last to get adopted. I bought and also made a cat house using a storage container then lined them with emergency blankets to keep the heat in. I ended up taking in a black cat.
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DS-tt9vz
I did something similar. I would see a cat roaming our property and decided to build it a shelter. I made multiple homes hoping he would seek one out before winter hit. I stacked bales of hay and covered with a heavy duty tarp. He took to his shelter right away. I am the only one he trust. Now he has a warmer and safer spot in the corner of my garage.
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I did something similar. I would see a cat roaming our property and decided to build it a shelter. I made multiple homes hoping he would seek one out before winter hit. I stacked bales of hay and covered with a heavy duty tarp. He took to his shelter right away. I am the only one he trust. Now he has a warmer and safer spot in the corner of my garage.
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nancyturner217
Yall are apparently not too familiar with what actual stray cats look like their coats aren't sleek well maintained nor are their bellys so plump.
This is someone's cat they just let wander or roam the neighborhood he's not going to be living in that house in winter he's just gonna go inside whatever homes been feeding him
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Yall are apparently not too familiar with what actual stray cats look like their coats aren't sleek well maintained nor are their bellys so plump.
This is someone's cat they just let wander or roam the neighborhood he's not going to be living in that house in winter he's just gonna go inside whatever homes been feeding him
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scoffeecats
They reminded me when I met my first stray cat. Another best thing they can do after he stays around the house is to catch him and have him fix. Because that was my lesson, I learned from the first stray that if Tom Cat is not fixed, they would go out and fight constantly with other cats and could get the incurable disease FIV.
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They reminded me when I met my first stray cat. Another best thing they can do after he stays around the house is to catch him and have him fix. Because that was my lesson, I learned from the first stray that if Tom Cat is not fixed, they would go out and fight constantly with other cats and could get the incurable disease FIV.
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tomhamilton214
My Ferrel friend looks just like that, I named him OJ. He loves the little house I made for him. I put one of those electric heated cat house cushy pads in there. It only gets warm when OJ goes in there. He loves it in the winter, he spends a lot of time in there staying warm. You guys did a fine job!
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My Ferrel friend looks just like that, I named him OJ. He loves the little house I made for him. I put one of those electric heated cat house cushy pads in there. It only gets warm when OJ goes in there. He loves it in the winter, he spends a lot of time in there staying warm. You guys did a fine job!
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omagrandma4111
Once I was visited by a black cat daily for nearly six years. He came in because he wanted to be petted only by me. He didn't got food or water. He died last November, because he was something around 18 years old, the neighbor told us. He was found, so we buried him. We miss him.
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Once I was visited by a black cat daily for nearly six years. He came in because he wanted to be petted only by me. He didn't got food or water. He died last November, because he was something around 18 years old, the neighbor told us. He was found, so we buried him. We miss him.
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shed66215
Not long after moving to the town where we now live (in 1985) a stray grey tabby kitten adopted us, stayed with us through two further house moves before a car unfortunately hit her in 2002. Was very quick on her feet, once caught a stout which she kindly presented to us as a trophy.
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Not long after moving to the town where we now live (in 1985) a stray grey tabby kitten adopted us, stayed with us through two further house moves before a car unfortunately hit her in 2002. Was very quick on her feet, once caught a stout which she kindly presented to us as a trophy.
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oKazaryo
It’s a great lil house but if anyone wants to make their cats a shelter, make sure there are at least two exits. If there’s one exit/entrance cats don’t like it and it stresses them as it means no escape if predators trap them inside.
With two exits they can always run.
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It’s a great lil house but if anyone wants to make their cats a shelter, make sure there are at least two exits. If there’s one exit/entrance cats don’t like it and it stresses them as it means no escape if predators trap them inside.
With two exits they can always run.
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the-dodo
. and don't forget to put a blanket inside for the cold weather. It also helps to keep his body heat inside and incase of any drafts he can use his paws to arrange the covers to his needs. Love the house. And he looks well pleased with himself sitting outside the entrance.
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. and don't forget to put a blanket inside for the cold weather. It also helps to keep his body heat inside and incase of any drafts he can use his paws to arrange the covers to his needs. Love the house. And he looks well pleased with himself sitting outside the entrance.
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terrypetersen2970
When i was about 8 or 9 i took a bunch of my dads wood scraps and built a 2 story house. My dad asks what is that I said its a cat house and my dad spit out his coffee and busted up laughing. Wasnt till about a year later i figured it out.
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When i was about 8 or 9 i took a bunch of my dads wood scraps and built a 2 story house. My dad asks what is that I said its a cat house and my dad spit out his coffee and busted up laughing. Wasnt till about a year later i figured it out.
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spremier9626
Happy and unique story! I love the house and how they care about Fat Billy. My favorite parts are seeing Da and the dog watching out the indoor. When he says Interest is high! that was really cute. Is Fat Billy going to meet the goggie Sequel!
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Happy and unique story! I love the house and how they care about Fat Billy. My favorite parts are seeing Da and the dog watching out the indoor. When he says Interest is high! that was really cute. Is Fat Billy going to meet the goggie Sequel!
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lanialost1320
A very kind couple -- but quit feeding dry food -- it's garbage! You can give him canned food by Feline Natural (a New Zealand company) that doesn't have rendered meats and the crap ingredients of US pet food manufacturers.
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A very kind couple -- but quit feeding dry food -- it's garbage! You can give him canned food by Feline Natural (a New Zealand company) that doesn't have rendered meats and the crap ingredients of US pet food manufacturers.
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jillanejames4590
Husband: he is a cat, he does not need us to build a house
a moment later.
Husband: If we are going to build this we need, insulater for warmth, weather proof roofing, good material etc
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Husband: he is a cat, he does not need us to build a house
a moment later.
Husband: If we are going to build this we need, insulater for warmth, weather proof roofing, good material etc
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julieann5196
Around here where I live I see so many stray cats. I try to help but most just run away. Thank goodness for people like you who go out of their way to help strays. Fat Billy looks very happy with his new home.
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Around here where I live I see so many stray cats. I try to help but most just run away. Thank goodness for people like you who go out of their way to help strays. Fat Billy looks very happy with his new home.
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christine-ow4pw
That's so nice. we get threatened when we feed cats. neighbors push for fine. were I live i can't even trap them take to SPCA they are over crowded. .me and husband get them fixed so no kittens. it's so sad.
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That's so nice. we get threatened when we feed cats. neighbors push for fine. were I live i can't even trap them take to SPCA they are over crowded. .me and husband get them fixed so no kittens. it's so sad.
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boyohio1980
I am a huge cat person! vWe just lost one of ours. She lived a VERY LONG GOOD life but had cancer and was at her end. Her name was Ellie. Was black and white and lives forever in are hearts and on are tv walll.
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I am a huge cat person! vWe just lost one of ours. She lived a VERY LONG GOOD life but had cancer and was at her end. Her name was Ellie. Was black and white and lives forever in are hearts and on are tv walll.
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robertfoerster566
Oh this is a all a game. They want you to think you did this completely on your own volition. In reality, this cat had you targeted as servants for quite a while and was simply laying out it's plan. ;)
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Oh this is a all a game. They want you to think you did this completely on your own volition. In reality, this cat had you targeted as servants for quite a while and was simply laying out it's plan. ;)
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ntdtmn2111
This cat is not stray cat. He is huge and looks good. He has a house, but he probably just likes to wander the street from time to time and goes back to his house once in a while. I had a cat like this.
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This cat is not stray cat. He is huge and looks good. He has a house, but he probably just likes to wander the street from time to time and goes back to his house once in a while. I had a cat like this.
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droppedyogurt
I have the exact same sitch with a stray black cat as well, except Buddy will come up by my wife and i for a petting. Built him a nice insulated house with a heating pad for our cold Wi winters.
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I have the exact same sitch with a stray black cat as well, except Buddy will come up by my wife and i for a petting. Built him a nice insulated house with a heating pad for our cold Wi winters.
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richardsawyer5428
Fair play to him. I can see this bloke's reasoning. I once turned a box for birthday presents into a Landrover for my niece. That little job took on a life of it's own.
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Fair play to him. I can see this bloke's reasoning. I once turned a box for birthday presents into a Landrover for my niece. That little job took on a life of it's own.
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bourbontraveler
Just take a large plastic box with a top cut a whole in both ends of it and put a blanket in it
I think cats usually want an escape hatch 2 ways in 2 ways out
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Just take a large plastic box with a top cut a whole in both ends of it and put a blanket in it
I think cats usually want an escape hatch 2 ways in 2 ways out
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WelIata
Why do they always build the entrance in the middle For the cat, symmetry doesn't matter and the entrance on one side would provide more space to hide from the wind.
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Why do they always build the entrance in the middle For the cat, symmetry doesn't matter and the entrance on one side would provide more space to hide from the wind.
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florinpricop7813
This cat doesn't look stray, but well fed and taken care of. Just look how the fur is shining, and how fat it is. You probably lured somebody else's cat.
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This cat doesn't look stray, but well fed and taken care of. Just look how the fur is shining, and how fat it is. You probably lured somebody else's cat.
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carolyncruse5495
I now have twenty cats on my property because of the idea of building shelter for one. Houses everywhere now. I thank you for doing so for him.
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I now have twenty cats on my property because of the idea of building shelter for one. Houses everywhere now. I thank you for doing so for him.
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sparkle3000
He's actually doing you a favor. He's fat by eating the mice around your property.
He looks like he has a home, just coming to visit.
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He's actually doing you a favor. He's fat by eating the mice around your property.
He looks like he has a home, just coming to visit.
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dutchsailor6620
By the looks of it, Fat Billy has more places were he picks up some snacks. He must be a great manipulator of his human servants.
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By the looks of it, Fat Billy has more places were he picks up some snacks. He must be a great manipulator of his human servants.
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jacksimmons3895
More people need to be like you and provide for animals instead of scaring them off. Many times it heals BOTH parties involved.
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More people need to be like you and provide for animals instead of scaring them off. Many times it heals BOTH parties involved.
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johnmesser3278
No heat source.
What arrogant, self important assets.
I listened to every word.
You did this for you not the cat.
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No heat source.
What arrogant, self important assets.
I listened to every word.
You did this for you not the cat.
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Krazy_KZs_Garage
Love this little vid. Awesome build right there. The cedar is so cool. I wonder if the drywall is up to code though 1/2
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Love this little vid. Awesome build right there. The cedar is so cool. I wonder if the drywall is up to code though 1/2
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houdini-ng9yv
Kudos to you- first, for the name Fat Billy, and second, for the kind and generous 'house build' for said Fat Billy.
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Kudos to you- first, for the name Fat Billy, and second, for the kind and generous 'house build' for said Fat Billy.
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Jenny. Anderson76
You should get him a electric blanket or reptile warming pad for inside and a flap for the door to block wind
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You should get him a electric blanket or reptile warming pad for inside and a flap for the door to block wind
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drewschumann1
So now the little murder mittens can maim songbirds and crap in flower beds, spreading disease
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So now the little murder mittens can maim songbirds and crap in flower beds, spreading disease
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wizrom3046
The neighbour 4 houses down the road cannot understand why their black cat is getting SO FAT
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The neighbour 4 houses down the road cannot understand why their black cat is getting SO FAT
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