Instructions for New Cat Shelter

Place a small amount of catnip inside the shelter where the straw is and near the 
back of the shelter to encourage the cats to explore inside the shelter.  Feral 
and homeless cats are very suspicious and cautious about their environment, 
as they must be to survive.  Some cats jump into the shelters immediately, 
others take a little longer to feel safe using the shelter.

Placement of the shelter is very important.  If possible, place the shelter in 
a postion that is:

•	secluded with little or no traffic or interference from other people or animals
•	near to feeding station, with access between shelter and food on snowy days
•	under a porch or along a wall, again to give the cats a sense of security and safety
•	position out of the wind with the opening of the shelter also protected from the wind
•	a sunny spot would be nice, as the cats will perch on top of the shelter if it's sunny

Replace the straw in the inner bin every year.  The straw that is under the brown lid for 
insullation can be used for this purpose, then use some other material for insulation 
under the brown lid.