Learned the hard way, shared the easy way

Cat Tips & Tricks

Everything here comes from the kind of daily, hands-on care our colony gets — written for anyone with a stray on the porch or a colony around the corner.

• Stray or Feral? How to Tell the Difference (and Why It Matters)

  A few simple checks — starting with the ears — that tell you whether a cat needs a couch or a colony.

• Found Kittens Outside? Here's What to Do (and What Not To)

  Why "wait and watch for mom" is usually right, the signs she's still around, and when to step in.

• Build a Winter Shelter Your Outdoor Cats Will Actually Use

  A storage tote, a bag of straw, and twenty minutes — no power tools required.

• Feeding Time: The Small Routine That Keeps a Colony Healthy

  Consistent times, clean bowls, ant moats, raccoon strategy — and why the routine itself is a daily health check.

• Earning a Shy Cat's Trust: Why Slow Is the Only Way That Works

  Food as trust currency, slow blinks, sitting low, and letting the cat set the pace — with honest expectations.

• Growing Old Outside: How to Care for a Senior Community Cat

  Spotting the signs of aging, arthritis and weight changes, and how to retire a cat indoors, gently.