Apparently the Catio is Never Closed
Here is Funny Face enjoying the snow and driving me crazy because he decided to sit under the bench in the catio rather than use one of the heated cat shelters in my yard.
Colonies
Feral Cats Enjoying the Sunshine
Last night the James’ Gang Colony feral cats feasted on holiday ham and chicken. Today they stayed in my yard and followed the sun.
Hoping for a Positive Outcome for the Hoarder/Drug House this Holiday Season
My neighbor just spotted the Anti-Cruelty Society van again outside the hoarder/drug house of the indoor Stealers Wheel Colony. It sounds like they may be closer to getting all of the animals out of there. I will share the news if that happens. It’s been over a year since I was told about this house… Read more »
Please Send Healing Thoughts to a Fellow Animal Rescuer
A few days ago I called to check in with my neighbor, Kim. I met Kim in 2009 and she is known here in our neighborhood as the “Dog Lady.” Kim is the type of animal rescuer that will jump fences to save dogs from starving and freezing because of neglectful owners, and will take… Read more »
Heating Pads, Food and Water Bowls All Plugged In
I’m out of extension cords. Here’s Dash enjoying fresh, clean, room-temperature water outside in sub-zero weather thanks to the magic of my outdoor outlets. There’s another heated water dish behind him with a bowl of wet food kept warm inside. You can see the electric cord running out of his cat house, connected to a… Read more »
Cat On My Compost Bin
Jim took this aerial view photo from our deck, standing above the cats in my yard. We’ve never seen Funny Face or any other cat sitting on the compost bin before.
The Latest in Feral Fashion: Thick Winter Coats
I thought it was really cold out today, but the James’ Gang Colony stayed true to feral form and were not cooped up in their three heated cat houses. Instead they lounged in the sun all day and showed off their thick winter coats. They only moved when I came out with more wet food… Read more »
The Rockstar Colony Gets Another Upgrade
This made my day! I jogged by the Rockstar Colony today and saw they now have an outdoor heated water bowl. Cats need to stay hydrated and it is hard for them to find fresh water to drink outside. The outdoor heated water bowl is a fantastic solution for the winter. I’ve used one for… Read more »