Tri-State winters hit hard. While you and I are bundling up in hoodies and cranking up the furnace at home, countless outdoor community cats are trying to survive freezing temperatures, biting winds, and snow. The good news is that you can help keep them warm with a simple shelter that is affordable, effective, and incredibly easy to build.

Why Cooler Shelters Work for Outdoor Cats

According to Alley Cat Advocates, a Louisville -based animal welfare organization that serves parts of Indiana and Kentucky, focusing on the spay-neuter-release of community cats, one of the most reliable options is a cooler shelter.

Both hard-sided coolers and thick styrofoam shipping coolers work surprisingly well because they are insulated and naturally trap heat. Many local businesses and med

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