We all wonder what our pets do when we are not around but what do shelter cats do when they think no one is watching? The Paw Crew has a nice, safe, and warm setup where they can relax, sleep, and even play. There is plenty of room for them to cuddle or stretch out, and there is extra room for them to lounge around during winter days.
The Magic of the 24/7 Lens
For years we have talked about getting a camera and putting it inside the cat house. The issue was, which one? We have a cat house under the deck which has been here longer than the cat have. Upstairs in the deck we have created multiple shelters over the years but none of them can even come close to their new greenhouse setup. We know in the spring and summer the greenhouse will be a sauna. So, we are already thinking of other shelter ideas we can use to help the cats stay cool.
Anyway, once we setup the greenhouse, we realized it had plenty of space for a camera. We can finally see the cats sleeping inside, what they do, and how they interact with one another! The first night the camera was setup, we couldn’t stop watching. Every few minutes I’d check to see who is inside and what they were doing.
24/7 Survaillence for Shelter Cats
Another reason why we wanted to have a camera inside was to make sure nothing else was coming in. Well, that was shortly lived. The raccoon came inside and so did the opossum. We also almost had a little mishap with a bird flying inside but PawDad rescued it.
And lastly, what do the cats do at night? Do they sleep or do they come alive and leave the shelter? Well, during winter we learned that the cats stay put when it’s raining and snowing. Everyone takes turn going outside when they need to do their business, but they quickly come back. When it’s nice outside, the cats wonder outside the house or spread in the greenhouse and nap there. We all love to see Flipper and Mama have the cat house to themselves and play or spread out and take a nap.
We have also learned that our subscribers love to come at night to see the cats huddled and sleeping peacefully. It brings them peace and comfort, like it does to us.
Other Ways the Camera help the Paw Syndicate
A camera inside the greenhouse and condo help us monitor the cats. This is a great way to make sure that they are all healthy and not in pain. If they are showing any signs of discomfort we will notice it (or our subscribers will) so we can address it before it’s too late.
Monitoring shelter cats 24/7 allows us to see how they bond with one another, see their grooming rituals after every meal, and how they nap. The cameras also show us that Mama is spicy and makes sure all the cats know she’s in charge. We have also noticed that Batman is the peacemaker of the crew.
We’re happy and excited to share our shelter cats and their lives with all of you. It’s overwhelming to hear how much they mean to you and how you’ve taken the time to learn their names and personalities. This cat lady is beyond thankful for your kindness, love, energy and support!
