The gear that keeps the Paw Crew warm, fed, and safe.

Outdoor Cat Shelters

Warm, weatherproof refuge for feral colonies

Insulated, weatherproof shelters that keep feral cats warm through Catskills winters — the same idea behind our heated greenhouse on Wurtsboro Ridge. Raise them off the ground, face the door away from prevailing wind, and pack with straw.

Food & Nutrition

High-protein fuel for daily colony feeds

High-protein dry and wet food the Paw Crew relies on every morning at the 7 AM feed. Outdoor cats burn more calories in the cold, so we bump portions roughly 15% once temperatures drop below freezing — quality food is the foundation of colony health.

Water & Hydration

Unfrozen water all winter long

A frozen water source is the fastest path to dehydration in winter. Heated, thermostatically-controlled bowls keep water liquid through the deepest Catskills freezes — non-negotiable for any outdoor colony from December through March.

Bedding & Insulation

Straw, not blankets — the #1 winter lesson

Straw insulates far better than blankets and will not freeze solid or hold moisture — the #1 lesson we share with colony caretakers. Pair it with rigid foam insulation and a raised floor for a shelter that holds body heat through the coldest ridge nights.

TNR & Trapping

Humane traps for trap-neuter-return

The same style of humane live trap we use for safe trap-neuter-return vet visits across the Hudson Valley. Quality traps trip cleanly, protect the cat inside, and make the stress of a vet run as short and safe as possible.

Trail Cameras & Monitoring

Watch your colony day and night

A weatherproof trail cam is how the Paw Crew got its start on camera. Watch your own backyard colony day and night, monitor for new arrivals or intruders, and catch the small health changes that attentive viewing reveals.

Health & First Aid

Colony health, flea & wound care

Flea treatment, thermometers, grooming gloves, and a pet first-aid kit are the everyday tools of colony care. We keep a kit ready for every trap-and-transport so small issues get handled before they become vet emergencies.

Feeding Stations

Raised, covered, critter-resistant feeding

A raised, covered feeding station keeps food dry, slows down raccoons and wildlife, and gives the crew a consistent spot to gather. Pair it with stainless bowls and a small canopy for a setup that lasts through every season.

Insulated, weatherproof shelters that keep feral cats warm through Catskills winters — the same idea behind our greenhouse.

High-protein dry food the Paw Crew relies on every morning at the 7 AM feed.

A thermostatically-controlled bowl keeps water liquid through the deepest freezes — non-negotiable in winter.

Straw insulates far better than blankets and won't freeze solid — the #1 lesson we share with colony caretakers.

The same style of live trap we use for safe trap-neuter-return vet visits across the Hudson Valley.

Watch your own backyard colony day and night — a weatherproof trail cam is how the Paw Crew got its start on camera.