The stray (no collar) cat
that was rescued during extreme cold weather was treated for a mild case of
frostbite on front paws. This cat was
kept in crate located in my heated mudroom for three for recovery.
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| Rescue Cat in Pet Crate |
This cat’s pet owner was
located and they confirmed that cats have fur and do not need an insulated
shelter. They expected the cat to go
under their front porch that had a foundation wind block and open lattice on
three sides. Pet
owner said; “the leaves underneath provided ample insulation when weather
was extreme cold.” I agree that leaves
do provide some warmth but they are worthless if they become damp from snow or
rain and when temperature is below zero.
The cat did not agree
with the pet owner because cat was seen going into the neighborhood sewers prior
to my husband rescuing the cat during a snow storm.
We offered to assist pet
owner by making the porch area insulated and a safer shelter for the cat. They agreed to the assistance but never came
to pick up their cat. So we did what
every cat lover does, we found the kitty, that had frostbite, a forever
home. Another cat lover in my
neighborhood agreed to take in the cat by allowing it access to their heated and
air cooled garage. The cat will have
indoor outdoor privileges on warm days only and will be kept indoors at night.
We are pleased with the
results of this cat rescue as this cat it is a happy ending for the rescued
kitty that had frostbite.
Frostbite takes only minutes to set in. Cats are susceptible to frostbite learn more by viewing this video:
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