How do feral or abandoned cats survive the winter cold?

Cats are not stupid—and they are constantly observing, a quality which befits a successful predator. Feral cats are skilled hunters in all seasons, and can provide for themselves. read more

As Leila Zai pointed out, abandoned cats often do not survive their first few winters. Their best bet is to find humans to care for them. Two of our now deceased cats found us when they had been abandoned. read more

However, before trapping cats during cold months, first provide a shelter for the colony so the animals will have a comfortable place to recover post-surgery. To learn more about feral cats and trap-neuter-return, watch the video below. read more

Problem is, our winter has gotten off to a really cold start. We’ve regularly had nighttime temps ranging from -10 to -35F. This severe weather made me concerned for this cat. read more