Why does this happen every year at this time?

[Taz_Zoee]

Hopefully this kitty found another shelter to get out of the weather. And maybe it will be back to your patio soon.
I'm glad we do not have strays around my house, because I would have a house full and probably wouldn't have a boyfriend anymore.

[Randi]

Oh, poor kitty. It's no fun living outside when it's freezing. I hope she/he has found a warm shelter somewhere else, or will come back to you.

While we had kitties living in our back yard, someone suggested to put a tiny bit of salt in the water, then it won't freeze.

Good luck, kitty! Hope you end up in a loving warm home!

[Medusa]

Hopefully this kitty found another shelter to get out of the weather. And maybe it will be back to your patio soon.
I'm glad we do not have strays around my house, because I would have a house full and probably wouldn't have a boyfriend anymore.

The shelter is outdoors. My patio room is enclosed and heated but it must have looked like I was right outside the shelter to the kitty b/c I keep it close to the house for warmth.

While we had kitties living in our back yard, someone suggested to put a tiny bit of salt in the water, then it won't freeze.

Now that's a good idea! Thanx, I'm going to try that.

The strays really know how to tug on my heart strings. It seems like they hold out until the really bitter, cold weather comes and during the holidays, too. LBK's story had a happy ending. The year before, Buddy didn't. This cat seems really afraid. I don't even know if it's male or female b/c it ran so fast. I'm not even sure of its color; I think it's gray but it was dark so I don't know. Hopefully, s/he'll come back for some warm food.

[Freedom]

If the kitty hasn't been back for food, water and shelter, then just maybe s/he belongs to someone . . . you know, one of those folks who believe the cat MUST be allowed outside daily.

Because with the weather you've had in your area, I would think food, shelter and water would be a HUGE draw.

[Medusa]

If the kitty hasn't been back for food, water and shelter, then just maybe s/he belongs to someone . . . you know, one of those folks who believe the cat MUST be allowed outside daily.

Because with the weather you've had in your area, I would think food, shelter and water would be a HUGE draw.

Yep, that's what I'm hoping.

[Medusa]

I just now saw cat tracks, so I warmed up some cat food and was as quiet as I could be but as soon as s/he heard me, s/he took off running again. S/he went clear across the yard. I hope s/he comes back to eat. It's so cold and we're having 35 mph winds right now. The shelter is warm but s/he needs to eat!

[Medusa]

Hmmm, I just checked again and there are cat tracks leading up to the food dish. Nothing was eaten. So either this cat is being fed elsewhere or s/he doesn't like what's on the menu at my house.