Ingham County offers free winter shelters for stray cats

Ingham County Animal Control is providing free winter shelters to help keep stray cats warm as freezing temperatures and snowfall approach Michigan. The county has units available for pickup at 600 Buhl Street in Mason for residents who cannot construct their own.

DIY shelters typically use a Styrofoam cooler with a cut-out hole and filled with straw. Officials emphasize using straw over hay because the hollow pieces trap air for insulation, whereas hay retains moisture and can grow mold.

The program addresses the safety of community cats during the colder months when the sun rises later and sets earlier. Residents are encouraged to utilize these shelters or build their own to protect outdoor felines from the elements.

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