Hobo Cat House II

So, for those of you who have been following my blog since it's iteration, you may remember that I made a little hobo house for the stray cat, Gus, in our neighborhood last year. Well, it served its purpose, but I didn't think it was my best invention ever. Since colder weather is coming, though, I decided I would try and make Gus an even better shelter this year. We've tried to get him adopted by other people (because he really is a sweet guy) but to no avail. I found an Amazon box sitting in our garage that I thought would be just the right size for the hobo house this year. So the K'nex infrastructure will actually fit *inside* the box this year (instead of the box going inside the knex, like last year). I plan on trying to get some materials put in the house that will help to keep Gus warm during the winter months.

The knex house measures 5 red rods by 2 red, 1 grey rod.

It did end up being lengthier this year, but Gus will enjoy the extra room as he's a big cat.

I left a door in the front and cut a hole in the cardboard box so that he can get in, but the wind can't.

It's fairly sturdy.

I left the floor clear of knex parts because I plan on putting in bedding/insulation for him, and this way, I don't have to fight to fit things through tight spaces. I will simply put in the bedding, and then I can place the infrastructure right down in the box.

I plan on decorating the cardboard exterior so that it's not an eye-sore or anything on our front porch. I will try to post a picture of the finished product!

If you know of anyone that wants a sweet cat (I believe he is neutered and front de-clawed), let me know!

Knex Hobo Cat House

I know this post is coming late in the season, but here it is anyway!

This is Gus. Well, we named him Gus because he's the neighborhood stray cat. Until recently, he had no collar identifying that his shots were up to date or anything.

He's a sweet little guy, and my hubby and I would have liked to adopt him. However, we have three female cats and are therefore at our catpacity.

This winter, though, the temperatures were bitterly cold off and on. So, I decided to make a little makeshift shelter to at least give the little guy a place to hide out from the wind.

I found a cardboard box that was just his size, and I lined it with stuff to hopefully keep him warm on the cold nights.

On almost every cold night, I found him snuggled up in his little hobo house.

It wasn't much, but he did seem to appreciate it!

I don't know if Gus recently found a forever home, but he came back about a week ago with a collar on that holds his rabies tag (that shows he's up to date on that shot, at least). I'm pullin' for the little guy, though. He's such a sweetie!