Is this going to protect a cat from rain if left in an open porch? I feed 3 feral cats in my backyard. Is this really good against the rain? Thanks!
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The company recommends that you keep on a covered porch, barn or garage. I THINK if you don't use the heated bed it would be ok. It is well constructed.
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I would recommend making a cover of some sorts to put over it. Heavy rain it will not hold up. I have 2,n 2 cat houses. Mine are covered w a tarp n insulation boards. They love them
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Not adequately. I personally would not use these in an area where there is poor weather. They have doors on both front and back, and have to be plugged in as well. One of my kitties is big, and her rear sticks out the back. These are really small. Kitties cannot stretch out in them. I can tell you that if you get a good quality Styrofoam ice chest, tape the top to the bottom, cut a small door and put in a blanket, that will insulate the kitty and keep them warm. I know many of the shelters in our area are doing this. You may even be able to get a few from your local shelters. Our give them away here to those wanting to help. Hope that helps :) Not adequately. I personally would not use these in an area where there is poor weather. They have doors on both front and back, and have to be plugged in as well. One of my kitties is big, and her rear sticks out the back. These are really small. Kitties cannot stretch out in them. I can tell you that if you get a good quality Styrofoam ice chest, tape the top to the bottom, cut a small door and put in a blanket, that will insulate the kitty and keep them warm. I know many of the shelters in our area are doing this. You may even be able to get a few from your local shelters. Our give them... » Read More Not adequately. I personally would not use these in an area where there is poor weather. They have doors on both front and back, and have to be plugged in as well. One of my kitties is big, and her rear sticks out the back. These are really small. Kitties cannot stretch out in them. I can tell you that if you get a good quality Styrofoam ice chest, tape the top to the bottom, cut a small door and put in a blanket, that will insulate the kitty and keep them warm. I know many of the shelters in our area are doing this. You may even be able to get a few from your local shelters. Our give them away here to those wanting to help. Hope that helps :) « Show Less
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The ad states you can put it out anywhere outside, as it is waterproof, but I decided to put mine on the front porch (south side), covered, to keep it out of north winds. The heated pad is really neat.
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Absolutely! I use it outside whenever my cats or someone else's cats "mark" territory. Works great. May have to reapply if heavy rains occur within 72 hrs of application.
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I didn't see where you live, but I would suggest sliding the tube up against a bench in such a way that the cat can approach the entrance from under the bench. While the awning does a pretty good job of keeping out the rain/snow this would give some further protection from the wind. My feral cat also likes laying on the bench. This is by far the best product I've seen/used.
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We use it as a rabbit house for two small rabbits, and it works very well. It's strong and secure, and the roof really protects them from the rain. We live in Oregon, so the rain is a huge concern for us.
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Yes I do. IT lacks weight for high winds and still manages to loose a little color in the sun. But my cats love it. I placed it under my porch because of wind hazards in my area. I thought it would be too small. But it seems to work just fine. Also, it's easy to add a heat mat to it if ever needed. They velcro and zip together. I would recommend adding your own straps of velcro above the doors and adding a little bit of felt/vinyl strips to help keep wind from cooling the inside too much.
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The cover protects the sand from stray cats taking care of their business in there. If you dont have a cat problem then you are ok. We will definitely use the cover in our back yard.
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The cord on our Kitty pad gets wet. It actually is buried in snow right now. We do not have problems. Ours is inside a house but it is partially outside going to the outlet. Our outlet is made for outside use. Our feral cats love it!
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It depends. Some cats like to sleep together. Some don't. I believe that it would fit them all. However, I would buy one, see how it works out, and if it does, then buy another one. The kittens are going to be growing so they will eventually need at least one more. The feral cat shelter is made extremely well and keeps rain out. However, I would place it on top of a table in an area close to your home. The table should have slats or an opening for water to drain out of. You don't want the cats wading through water to get in. Plus I believe the feral cat shelter affords more protection when it's off the ground. It depends. Some cats like to sleep together. Some don't. I believe that it would fit them all. However, I would buy one, see how it works out, and if it does, then buy another one. The kittens are going to be growing so they will eventually need at least one more. The feral cat shelter is made extremely well and keeps rain out. However, I would place it on top of a table in an area close to your home. The table should have slats or an opening for water to drain out of. You don't want the cats wading through water to get in. Plus I believe the feral cat shelter affords more protection when... » Read More It depends. Some cats like to sleep together. Some don't. I believe that it would fit them all. However, I would buy one, see how it works out, and if it does, then buy another one. The kittens are going to be growing so they will eventually need at least one more. The feral cat shelter is made extremely well and keeps rain out. However, I would place it on top of a table in an area close to your home. The table should have slats or an opening for water to drain out of. You don't want the cats wading through water to get in. Plus I believe the feral cat shelter affords more protection when it's off the ground. « Show Less
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I have mine under a covered porch so it doesn't get rained on. Unless you get some sealant to coat the top with, I don't think it would hold up too long in the rain/snow. It's fine in the sun, it lets fresh air through. It would probably be fine in windy conditions but it's light enough be be knocked over by a large dog unless it's backed up against a wall. Also, I'm in the pacific northwest so we have an abundance of rainy weather. If you're somewhere with tamer weather, it might be fine in the rain.
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Yes, but in all honesty, I only use it as a feeding station for neighborhood cats. I have no idea if it could be a shelter. In driving rain it gets damp at the door.
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yes, it is great for outdoor weather..I live in Pa where it is very cold in winter and hot and humid in summer and rainy in spring...I purchased it for the rear of my yard for stray cats in the area.......its been outside for a year now and is still like new
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I really don'tknow: mine are under a porch roof. They are sealed well, but there is nothing to deflect the rain. I would recommend finding a way to protect them from constant direct exposure to the rain
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I don't think it would hold up well in weather. Outside, I would use a tree! My parents have a large cat cage with a huge trunk from an old tree within - the cats love it.
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Mine sits on a covered porch where rain can't hit it. I bought the cover to keep the outside clean fron dust and bird poop.
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I keep it under a porch roof, but when rain has blown in, the contents have remained dry. My suspicions are that in direct rain, it would keep contents dry, but not prevent dampness from humidity.
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I am pretty sure that cats will use the shelter if you can somehow introduce them to it. Obviously, dog smells will likely keep the cats away. The shelter itself is definitely waterproof if set up correctly....down here in the south-east, we are subject to horrendous rain storms when rain is measured in inches per hour...the inside of our shelter is dry come what may.Strangely enough, the dog for whom our shelter was purchased has yet to use it...at least to the best of our knowledge. He will sit under the beach tent or on the covered porch but we have yet to see him actually enter the dog shelter with his entire body...just far enough to reach for his play ball if it has landed there. Good luck! I am pretty sure that cats will use the shelter if you can somehow introduce them to it. Obviously, dog smells will likely keep the cats away. The shelter itself is definitely waterproof if set up correctly....down here in the south-east, we are subject to horrendous rain storms when rain is measured in inches per hour...the inside of our shelter is dry come what may.Strangely enough, the dog for whom our shelter was purchased has yet to use it...at least to the best of our knowledge. He will sit under the beach tent or on the covered porch but we have yet to see him actually... » Read More I am pretty sure that cats will use the shelter if you can somehow introduce them to it. Obviously, dog smells will likely keep the cats away. The shelter itself is definitely waterproof if set up correctly....down here in the south-east, we are subject to horrendous rain storms when rain is measured in inches per hour...the inside of our shelter is dry come what may.Strangely enough, the dog for whom our shelter was purchased has yet to use it...at least to the best of our knowledge. He will sit under the beach tent or on the covered porch but we have yet to see him actually enter the dog shelter with his entire body...just far enough to reach for his play ball if it has landed there. Good luck! « Show Less
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I would not leave it out in the backyard considering insects and such can crawl into the ball pit and cats could possible ruin it too if you know what I mean..that could be a nightmare.... You also would not want this to get rained on. We have ours in the game room. Its large but it is not obnoxiously large