Saturday, January 2, 2021

Caturday Art

As we've said before, we celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas around here. Today is the Ninth Day of Christmas, and our doodle to celebrate is all about my favorite festive red truck. And cats, of course.


Merry Ninth Day of Christmas, friends!


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Tip of the Day

Today's tip on caring for ferals and strays outdoors during the cold winter months is to, if possible, offer them some sort of shelter. Even a makeshift shelter is better than no shelter at all. For example, outdoor tables and chairs can be arranged to form a shelter under which a feral or stray can get some respite from direct inclement weather. Another cheap, makeshift option includes turning a Styrofoam cooler upside down to form a shelter, with a door cut out as an entrance. Other relatively cheap storage containers can also be used to create makeshift shelters, again simply by cutting out a door and ensuring that it is safe for use. Of course, if it is possible, you can also buy or build a sturdier, more permanent shelter, such as one constructed out of wood. Another option, although of course only if it is safe and free of dangers, is to allow ferals and strays to spend cold winter days or nights in a garage or shed. Again, only if they are free of potentially dangerous items, a garage or shed can be used as a warm place for ferals and strays to spend cold winter days or nights. All in all, if you are able to, consider setting up some form of shelter to help ferals and strays have some respite from the elements. Even a makeshift shelter formed out of materials you already have could be a great benefit to them. Our next couple of tips will discuss feral cat shelters and their components in more detail.

9 comments:

pilch92 said...

Very nice drawing and excellent tips.

Marvelous Marv said...

The doodle is fabulishious, we love your doodles and great information for the feral cat shelters!
Purrs
Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon and Barb

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Love it!

Happy New Year x

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

This reminds me... I need to send you a picture of a Christmas item I bought this year!

Cathy Keisha said...

Pawsome doodle. TW bought Pop jammies bottoms with the red truck on them. MOL!

meowmeowmans said...

We love your ninth day of Christmas doodle!

Great tips today. Yes, our community cat friends need lots of help all year round. Shelters during the winter are so important!

The J-Cats said...

Mummy would like to put some makeshift shelters down near where she feedds the feral kitties in Our Street. But how can We make sure the neighbours or the garbage collection men don't remove them?

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

We love your doodle.

Peachy, Stippie, Angel Binky and Granny said...

WOW! Someone has his drivers license...MOL..Love this!😸Pawkisses for a Happy New Year. Let's all make it a better one🐾😽✨