Feral Cat Friday

A few years ago I trapped Buddy (left) and Bronte (right). They're wild babies, but that's tough to tell from this photo.

We've had a feral cat house (see under the blanket??) for the cats for years, but they never seem to use it. We found a possum in there and some chipmunks, but that was about it.

Each winter I've rigged up a box with an outdoor rated, heated cat bed inside it so the cats can get warm. The raccoons found it so I had to toss it out. This year I got a cheap electric throw and set it up in a nice box. The cats wouldn't go into it, even after a week and with it being so very cold this time of year, Sam suggested taking it out of the box and putting it on the cat house.

It worked well enough that Bronte began to use it. She is less fearful of us and trusts that we won't disturb her. Buddy, however, is very suspicious and always runs out the door every time we feed him. This photo captures something we've never seen before-Buddy, relaxed and resting comfortably with Bronte by his side. These cats are not related, but show how cats in the wild can get along just as well as cats in any home-as long as there's a darn good reason.

An electric blanket cranked up to “10” might be one of them.

Yes, only the best for my cats whether they live in my house or outside of my house!