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Karadeniz

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8. They'll love the straw!!! I've made straw bale houses..hay since we don't get straw here... for cats

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Sun Sep 25, 2022, 11:54 AM

Sep 2022

dogs and deer. Fabulous insulation in the winter and even better if it has a pet heating pad in it. Offset the entrance so they can get away from the wind, put the entrance facing south and cover the bales with a tarp. The idea came from PETA's answer to someone asking how to best protect a Rottweiler from the winter elements, but it's also good for hot times.

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The kittens have started napping beneath the firewood rack that's on the deck, so.... [View all] Siwsan Sep 2022 OP

Spoiling them? MuseRider Sep 2022 #1

Sounds like a plan. Go for it. wnylib Sep 2022 #2

Sounds like a great plan! SheltieLover Sep 2022 #3

If you have pine trees, the needles make great bedding happybird Sep 2022 #4

You're such a good mama Siwsan. onecaliberal Sep 2022 #5

They make me feel useful and I love the challenge of getting them to trust me. Siwsan Sep 2022 #6

It speaks to your heart and humanity. onecaliberal Sep 2022 #7

They'll love the straw!!! I've made straw bale houses..hay since we don't get straw here... for cats Karadeniz Sep 2022 #8

☺️☺️☺️ Rebl2 Sep 2022 #9