We’re lucky enough to have two neighbors to the east of us who have hiding places, nooks and crannies, in their backyards where Rosie spends a good deal of her time. Unless it’s feeding time—or when the sun is shining. Rosie loves the sunshine! She curls up near our house and soaks it up. But winter is here and the rain is coming.
Last year, she had the shelter of a very large motor home that sat in our neighbor’s driveway. It’s gone now, sold for personal reasons after a death in the family. Sad because we believe the owner was a secret Santa Claus and that motor home was his vehicle to the North Pole! He was
always
tinkering, sawing, hammering. Santa’s Workshop is closed now. And, Rosie’s shelter is no more. I’ve been talking—for a year now—about making/buying/finding Rosie a nice little cozy shelter. I’ve gotten nothing but resistance and comments like, “Rosie is fine, she’s got places to go; she’s never wet . . .” and it’s true, she does appear to stay dry wherever she hides. But this is the year that Rosie gets a shelter. Just in case. Maybe she won’t even go in, but I have decided. I’ve looked on line at shelters that promise to be
cozy, waterproof, warm,
etc. and most are around $50. Not bad. I also found a do-it-yourself shelter which would be great for Rosie—or any other kitty needing a warm winter shelter. The rain is on the way. I’m getting out my supplies. Rosie will have a cozy spot to sleep this Christmas!
P.S. Rosie needs a forever home if anyone would like to have a soft, grey lovely girl for Christmas:)
Here’s how to make your own shelter (and keep a kitty warm this winter)
