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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / January 2007Arizona ferals: can they handle the cold ?
We have about a dozen ferals that live in and around our backyard here in Phoenix, Arizona. It doesn't get really cold here (the low last night was about 32 degrees), but I am wondering why the cats won't come into the house (my wife had a cat window installed in our backroom) ? We are thinking of putting an electric blanket outside for them; would that benefit them at all ? Thanks. Does the window have a flap? If so, you need to tie it up and put on the other side of it (inside) to train them. Gail > We have about a dozen ferals that live in and around our backyard here > in Phoenix, Arizona. It doesn't get really cold here (the low last [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Thanks. I'm not exactly sure what you mean; the cat window is exactly like a doggie door; the cats can come and go as they please. > Does the window have a flap? If so, you need to tie it up and put on the > other side of it (inside) to train them. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > > > Thanks. Yes, but does it have a cat flap that is down? Most cats need to be taught how to go through the cat flap. Gail > I'm not exactly sure what you mean; the cat window is exactly like a > doggie door; the cats can come and go as they please. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >> > >> > Thanks. Oddly enough, most of our ferals know how to use the cat flap; I just worry that the ones that won't/don't use it might be too cold, so we are going to get a few of those pads that recirculate the cat's own body heat. > Yes, but does it have a cat flap that is down? Most cats need to be taught > how to go through the cat flap. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >> > > >> > Thanks. You can provide shelter for them by purchasing or making a weather proof structure (those igloo dog houses are cheap). Place straw inside and you can use the snuggle safe pads (heated in the microwave and wrapped in a towel) to further keep them warm. You are wonderful to care for them. Gail > Oddly enough, most of our ferals know how to use the cat flap; I just > worry that the ones that won't/don't use it might be too cold, so we [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] >> >> > >> >> > Thanks. My wife actually bought a queen-sized electric blanket for the cats, and they seem to love it. I feel like I need to look after these cats; they give me such joy just by being cats ! I love them like they're my children, which makes it all the more difficult to lose one. On Monday past, two wild dogs mauled one of our ferals to death, and I was powerless to help him, though I kicked at the dogs and some neighbors also tried to scare them away by "strafing" them with their truck. They took off with my poor "Booty," and haven't been seen since, though I have made a report to the Animal Control, and I also made a "911" call. I have been in shock ever since; my heart was broken a little. Thank you for caring, too. > You can provide shelter for them by purchasing or making a weather proof > structure (those igloo dog houses are cheap). Place straw inside and you can [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > >> >> > > >> >> > Thanks. > My wife actually bought a queen-sized electric blanket for the cats, > and they seem to love it. [quoted text clipped - 52 lines] >> >> >> > >> >> >> > Thanks. That is terrible! I am so sorry about Booty. Be sure to follow up with Animal Control. The dogs could be rabid. MLB <<That is terrible! I am so sorry about Booty. Be sure to follow up with Animal Control. The dogs could be rabid. MLB >> I have called as well as e-mailed the local Animal Control, and they have yet to respond. The other night (the 29th), very early in the morning, FIVE wild dogs were tearing around outside our home, and I saw that they had killed yet another stray cat. This was at about 4:AM, so I couldn't call the Animal Control people, and the vile dogs more or less took off again. Outside of getting some mace (where would I get that) to spray in their eyes, I don't know what else to do, and I fear for the other stray cats in our area, particularly the ones that live in our backyard (which is fenced, so I am assuming that the fence will protect them). on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 20:47:00 GMT, "UsedtobeRumouredToBe" <therealshell@gmail.com> wrote: > I have called as well as e-mailed the local Animal Control, and they > have yet to respond. I would call the police and let them know AC has not responded to a dangerous situation. Perhaps the PD will get AC off their butts?  SignatureLynne http://picasaweb.google.com/what.the.hell.is.it/ "First get your facts; then you may distort them at your leisure." -- Mark Twain <<I would call the police and let them know AC has not responded to a dangerous situation. Perhaps the PD will get AC off their butts? >> I think that this is a good possibility, although I wonder if the police would be quick to respond; I fear for the safety of the other stray cats, as well as for the many small children that live in the neighborhood who could also be at risk. Thank you for your concern. > on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 20:47:00 GMT, "UsedtobeRumouredToBe" > <therealshell@gmail.com> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > "First get your facts; then you may distort them at your leisure." > -- Mark Twain |
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