The hottest, or should we say warm and coziest topic every winter, are Feral Shelters.
The Feral Shelter Program was started to address the problem of homeless cats without shelter from the elements, and to provide colony feeders and anyone caring for a homeless cat sturdy, differently-sized Styrofoam shelters to fit 1-4 cats, along with straw for the best insulation. These are available at no cost, although donations are always appreciated!
This endeavor is one of our newest programs that has faced high demand in January and February especially. We are asking for supplies of rectangular shaped Styrofoam boxes with internal dimensions at 21” x 13” or 21 x 16” and at least 1.5 in thick. Other items we need for these shelters are large plastic totes and straw for better insulation.
Making these shelters requires some tools such as a 6″ hole saw and an 18 volt electric hand drill. If you received new tools for the holidays and don’t know what to do with your old ones, we can take your old saw and hand drill off your hands so we can continue building our winter shelters!
If you have additional questions about our Feral Shelters Program, visit our FAQ page to learn more. If you are ready to donate, take photos of the items you would like to donate, email your name & phone number to Robert at feralshelters@sanantonioferalcats.org