TNR Handbook - Neighborhood Cats

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11. Seal all seams and cracks of the shelter with silicone. The Neighborhood Cats TNR Handbook 12. After the silicone glue has completely dried (usually 24 hours), paint the shelter with one or two coats of latex deck paint, matching the color to the surroundings where the shelter will be placed. (NOTE: the paint will not adhere to areas covered with the sealant. You may choose to paint all the pieces of the shelter BEFORE gluing them together to avoid this. ) 13. [Optional]: You may eventually want to add a covering to the front door that the cats can easily pull open, such as a heavy cloth or thin piece of vinyl. You can glue or tape it on above the front door, or drill holes and use plastic nuts and bolts (like the kind used to attach toilet seats). It=s recommended you wait until the cats are familiar with going in and out of the shelter before adding a flap. SOME OUTDOOR TIPS: ! The shelters are very light, so it may be necessary to weigh them down with a large rock on the roof, or wooden board, etc. The roof is strong enough to hold a reasonable amount of weight. ! One way to break the wind and create more protection from rain is to place two shelters with the front doors facing each other, and then place a board on top, spanning the two roofs. ! For insulation inside the shelter, use materials the cats can burrow into, such as straw, hay or shredded newspaper. Do not use towels, blankets or folded newspaper which can actually draw away body heat when cats lie on top. ! Small bowls of food can be placed inside the shelters, BUT NEVER PUT WATER INSIDE!!!! For winter protection, it=s just as important the shelter be dry as it is warm. ! Draw the cats inside the shelter with tasty food, catnip, etc. 107
The Neighborhood Cats TNR Handbook TNR LOG (Project/Colony __________________ ) Eartip Disposition Vaccines Colony Description Special Notes M/F S/N Date Trap date Trap # 108
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