« previous next »
Pages: 1 [2]   Go Down

Author Topic: At what temperature do outside cats freeze?  (Read 28139 times)

gordiano

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 17124
  • TEAM "CUTE PENIS", TEAM TRIFLIN' RONNIE COLEMAN
Re: At what temperature do outside cats freeze?
« Reply #25 on: January 21, 2009, 08:46:29 PM »
Quote from: 240 is Back on January 21, 2009, 07:33:39 PM
We have 2 cats that live outdoors.  we feed them, see them, but that's about it.

Tonight the temperature will drop to 28 degrees.  Is it cold enough to justify bringing them in and locking them in the laundry room for the night?  Will the survive at that temperature?

In fucking Florida?


They should be okay.That's what the fur coat is for, plus they're great at finding shelter.
Logged
HAHA, RON.....

McFarland

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 7930
  • Tastes Like WINNING
Re: At what temperature do outside cats freeze?
« Reply #26 on: January 21, 2009, 08:48:57 PM »
Rob if you don't let them into the laundry room, get them that new Fancy Feast that has wild rice in it, they would love that I bet!    :P
Logged

20inch calves

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 4607
Re: At what temperature do outside cats freeze?
« Reply #27 on: January 21, 2009, 08:52:22 PM »
we have around 30 cats that stay outside where i work..they don;t come in ever..it has been around 0 for a few nights and a row and they lived. they sleep on top of each other against the building for heat. they eat really good though so they stay around and won;t leave
Logged
irongearco.com

Princess L

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 13095
  • I stop for turtles
Re: At what temperature do outside cats freeze?
« Reply #28 on: January 21, 2009, 08:55:21 PM »
Quote from: nycbull on January 21, 2009, 08:40:18 PM
....it's great that you care...
next step is catch them and have them fixed.  ;)

That's not an easy task, but I've done it.  The humane society has a program called TnR - Trap-Neuter-Release and it's free.  They loan you the live traps.  I believe this is a nationwide program to help control the feral cat population. 

You trap the cat, take it in to the humane society, they spay or neuter it and then give it back to you to release back where it came from.

Notice the tip on this cats ear.  That is the standard identifier of a TnR'd cat.
Logged
:

gettinswole

  • Getbig II
  • **
  • Posts: 146
  • Getbig!
Re: At what temperature do outside cats freeze?
« Reply #29 on: January 21, 2009, 08:59:15 PM »
They are producing their own heat, therefor they will not freeze. duh
Logged

240 is Back

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 102396
  • Complete website for only $300- www.300website.com
Re: At what temperature do outside cats freeze?
« Reply #30 on: January 21, 2009, 09:13:03 PM »
Quote from: McFarland on January 21, 2009, 08:48:57 PM
Rob if you don't let them into the laundry room, get them that new Fancy Feast that has wild rice in it, they would love that I bet!    :P

They're keto cats.  they only eat carbs on sunday.
Logged

Disgusted

  • Expert
  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 13610
Re: At what temperature do outside cats freeze?
« Reply #31 on: January 21, 2009, 10:35:37 PM »
I out food out for some strays that hang around. It was -10 and -5 the next night. They are still around.
Logged

Butterbean

  • Moderator
  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 19326
Re: At what temperature do outside cats freeze?
« Reply #32 on: January 22, 2009, 07:06:13 AM »
Quote from: 240 is Back on January 21, 2009, 08:46:01 PM
well, I took hybrid advice.  I put catfood, tuna, water, a blanket, and cardboard walls in the little tykes clubhouse and put it on the back porch where they like to visit.  the one i had indoors (meowing the entire time) is now back out there, getting comfy.  his partner will arrive shortly, I'm sure.
Good work 240, you old softie!

 :)
Logged
R

knny187

  • Moderator
  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 22005
Re: At what temperature do outside cats freeze?
« Reply #33 on: January 22, 2009, 05:56:06 PM »
If by chance they stay outside, make sure you check under the hood of your car before you start it up.
Logged
Pages: 1 [2]   Go Up
« previous next »