Tonks Tuesday: Festive Photo Fails

As we mentioned yesterday, we have a couple more days of Christmas posts to share. We're sorry for anyone who's truly done with Christmas, but we indeed have a bit left to give. For today, Tonks wanted to share some festive photos that this here human messed up. First up, Tonks's novice photographer of a mom nearly cut off the poor calico's face.

Then, when Tonks's mom tried to remedy that, all the silly human managed was a blurry shot.

We almost didn't share these at all, but if this here human had done better and the photos had turned out as planned, they would have been extra cute shots of Tonks. So, the little calico wanted you all to see the attempts.

Happy Tuesday, friends!

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Festive Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Today's discussion on shelters for outdoor ferals in the winter is to make sure you regularly check said shelters, to ensure that they are in good condition. Such checks should include looking for leaks and making sure that the shelter is dry inside. It is also, of course, important to look for broken or loose parts and pieces. These sorts of checks are especially important after storms or high winds, in order to ensure that no parts of the shelter broke loose or are posing a risk to the cats using the shelter.

In addition to regularly checking outdoor cat shelters for damage, also check to make sure that the shelters are clean and as sanitary as possible. If you are using straw as bedding in the shelter, regularly check it for dirt or excrement, and determine if it needs replaced or replenished. If cloth bedding material is being used, regularly check to make sure that it is dry and clean, and remedy it if it is not. There are many factors that go into maintaining a comfortable and clean shelter for ferals, also of course including food availability. So, if you are caring for outdoor cats, try to regularly check shelters to ensure that all is well and safe for potential inhabitants.