Just spent some quality time with the porch kitcats

[Siwsan]

They seem to be doing great, despite the cold temps. I know they are using the straw filled boxes because there's straw EVERYWHERE.

Dylan, Rhian and Bronwyn just wanted to snuggle and purr. Rhys was busy eating and Snowdon didn't seem to know what he wanted to do - sniff at my hand, eat or hide.

I haven't seen Dot in a couple of days.

The only outdoor feral I've seen is Skittish but there are lots of paw prints and the food is being eaten.

[2naSalit]

1. Good signs all around!

[JMCKUSICK]

2. Would it make sense to have a heating pad or

Electric blanket out there in the boxes?

[Siwsan]

3. I have a heating pad, somewhere

I'm also going to see if I can find some heated pet beds, somewhere local. If not I'll probably end up ordering a couple.

[JoseBalow]

6. I've seen heated pet beds that are pressure-activated

so they don't stay on all the time, just when laid on.

[japple]

9. Don't use a heating pad meant for humans. They get too hot. The ones for

use in chicken coops, and for outdoor use is fine. I bought about 6 at a time. They all say "don't use with extension cords."

[MiHale]

4. Great news.

[3catwoman3]

5. Chewy.com carries several different sizes and styles of heated beds.

They ship very quickly and have free shipping for orders over $49. Also a very generous return policy - 365 days and they pay the return shipping.

[CousinIT]

7. All good news! With your help and care, they're staying warm, fed, and loved! n/t

[Walleye]

8. I was just wondering how your crew was doing

Tiger actually got up here in the snow about an hour ago and ate off the plate of food I put in his little house and sat on the step and I gave him a couple of more cans, then he went back downstairs. I was really glad to see him, I didn’t think he would make it tonight, but he really needs the food to get through the long, cold night. Sounds like your kitties are doing good. Stay warm!

[niyad]

10. Awwwwww, so glad to know that Tiger came and ate. May he stay safe and warm.

[Walleye]

12. Yeah good timing too, now we got about 2 inches of snow and it's blowing

[niyad]

11. Thank you for taking such good care of your outdoor babies.