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Insulation - Batting or Packaging Peanuts work great and are easy to find around the house. You can use Hay or Shredded Newspaper too. However some cats are allergic to Hay. It is important that whatever insulation you choose, it not be rigid or unable for the feline to burrow in it.

Cats are social creatures by nature. The reason we say only some cats get lonely is because many have solitary survival instincts that kick in as an adult. Sadly, many cats live alone in the wild, but they are equipped to do so.

What Is the Average Lifespan of a Feral Cat? If a feral cat survives kittenhood, his average lifespan is less than two years if living on his own. If a cat is lucky enough to be in a colony that has a caretaker, he may reach 10 years.

It is estimated that between 60 and 100 million homeless cats live in the U.S. Since feral cats, like those who share our homes with us, are domesticated, they depend on humans to feed, water, and shelter them and to keep them safe from harm. Feral cats live short, hard lives on the streets.

Clean, dry straw inside the shelter acts as an insulator – helping to retain the body heat of the cat. Fill ¾ of the shelter with straw and the call will burrow in and crate a warm nest for itself.

In reality, feral cats live full, healthy lives outdoors. They low rates of disease just like pet cats, and their lifespans are about the same, too.

Interior insulating materials. Your cats will be warmer and cozier if they can burrow into insulating materials you've placed inside their shelters. Straw is perfect - it's loose, dry and provides added insulation. Shredded newspaper will work as well.