Winter Cat Houses

🐾 Help Us Build Cozy Cat Shelters from Old Drink Coolers

As winter approaches, outdoor cats face freezing temperatures, wet conditions, and a lack of safe shelter. But with your help, we can turn old drink coolers into warm, weatherproof homes for these vulnerable animals.

🧊 Why Drink Coolers Make Great Cat Houses

Hard-sided drink coolers are ideal for upcycled cat shelters:

• Insulated walls retain warmth
• Waterproof exteriors block rain and snow
• Durable construction withstands harsh weather
• Easy-access lids make cleaning simple

Instead of sending these coolers to the landfill, we’re giving them a second life—and giving outdoor cats a fighting chance.

🛠️ What We Need

We’re collecting donations of:

• Used hard-sided drink coolers (any size, any brand)
• Straw (not hay), or foam insulation
• Duct tape, sealant, vinyl flaps
• Bricks or wood blocks for elevation

Every item helps us build more shelters and reach more cats.

🐱 How Your Donation Helps

Each cooler we convert becomes a life-saving refuge. With your support, we can:

• Build and distribute shelters to neighborhoods with high stray populations
• Partner with local TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) groups
• Educate communities about humane care for outdoor cats

Whether you donate supplies or funds, you’re helping us protect animals who have nowhere else to go.

🌨️ Want to Get Involved?

• Donate supplies: Clean out your garage and drop off old coolers or blankets.
• Sponsor a build: A $15 donation covers insulation and materials for one cat house.
• Volunteer: Help us build, distribute, or spread the word.

🐾 Final Thoughts

Outdoor cats deserve warmth, safety, and compassion. With your help, we can turn forgotten coolers into cozy shelters—and make a real difference this winter.

Ready to help? Reach out to us on our Facebook page, by email at pawsclawsandtalons.supplies@gmail.com, or by phone 651-467-4064 and let’s build something beautiful together!

Support Options

Check-out our Amazon Wishlist for needed Project Supplies

Give a Digital (cash) Donation 

Like and Share Updates from our Facebook page

Contact us by phone 651-467-4067 to schedule a item pick-up or drop-off

Volunteer openings are available