Bonded Colony Cats
Honey and Dice are inseparable this week. These bonded feral cats keep each other warm, and keep reminding me to feed them.
James’ Gang Colony
Outdoor Cat Houses In My Community
Feral cats know how to find shelter from the cold, just like other wild animals outside. If you provide shelter, they will use it. The James’ Gang Colony cats in my yard have a Feral Villa and another insulated outdoor cat house filled with straw that we built for them. For my neighbor’s feral and… Read more »
Caring for Colony Cats in the Cold Weather
Good morning from the James’ Gang Colony cats in my yard! I found Dice and Honey Bouncy Bear doing just fine in the colder weather. They were snuggling in the cat house, but they came right out for breakfast. Here are some great tips for caring for stray cats and feral cats in the winter.
Outdoor Heated Water Bowls for Feral and Stray Cats
Every year, the temperatures drop after the holidays, along with my mood. I’m not a fan of winter. But my mood picked up when I saw the James’ Gang Colony cats in my yard lounging all morning, looking totally comfortable in their environment. These particular cats in my yard have been around for a few… Read more »
Chiminea Cat
Honey Bouncy Bear found a new use for our chiminea. She’s a part of our James’ Gang Colony and has been coming to our yard regularly since being TNR’ed in May of 2011 at PAWS Chicago.
Happy TNR Anniversary, Dash!
I found Dash, one of our colony cats, sunning himself in my yard this morning despite the cold. I call this little sitting area the Catio. He definitely has beefed up and grown a winter coat in preparation for the weather. This is the closest Dash has ever allowed me near him. He is tolerant… Read more »
Winter Care for Cats in MY Yard
We’ve had a mild winter, but last night the temperatures dropped along with a bit of snow. For the past year there are three cats in my yard that have formed a feral cat colony, which I call the James’ Gang Colony. Feral cats grow winter coats to help them withstand cold temperatures, and then… Read more »