A little help for our friends!

With low temperatures below zero and wind chills -15 to -30 range, I decided to built a shelter for the local tom cat. 

 

I used a tote that I wasn't using, an empty 20 lb cat litter container (also already had) and straw. Josey assisted. 

 

I cut a whole on the side of the tote (the most difficult part of this project) and added a layer of straw on the bottom. I removed the lid from the empty cat litter container, turned it on its side and stuffed straw all around it and on top of it. 

 

Josey consumed several pieces of straw!

I taped around the opening as the cuts weren't perfect and added straw to the litter box. 

 

I taped the lid on top and sat it out end of December.  I think someone has been in it, but I don't believe anyone is sleeping there overnight. I still see the tom daily, so I guess he's got another place to keep warm. 

 

Of note, I suggest doing this outside before winter arrives! I had straw everywhere!