Best cat houses & condos according to redditors

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Didn't know this was a thing:
http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-CC-Cat-Castle/dp/B0010BAVNE

We have something called the kitty tube for our semi feral cats. We live in the Midwest and last year our kitties did very well. We do use straw inside of it because I read it keeps out moisture better.

It is expensive and there are tutorials to make something similar online, but I would have cut off one of my fingers trying to make the holes in a plastic tub, so I considered it savings from an ER trip.

Two cats sleep in it. I am pretty certain they were litter mates and were dumped. I can touch them only periodically when their faces are in the food bowls, so bringing them in is not an option at all.

As all ferals seem to have goofy names ours are named Mouthy and Mama (she was pregnant when she first started coming around. I never saw the litter and she was spayed through TNR after)

It's not like this stuff is hard to install. The ceiling things just need a joist to screw into, or use a chandelier mounting system. You can buy a four-pack set of cat wall fixtures for $47. Or DIY with some basic tools (the carpets probably the most expensive part of these).

Nothing about the gif says the house is fancy. This looks like it could be a daylight basement in a 50's era suburb development.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0009586NE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gLPMBbP0T96QT make sure you get large!

I had this problem and you can make a heated bed for him to stay in the garage.
Something like this
https://youtu.be/qdHiPirShC8
Or if you have the money, Amazon sells one I bought for my cat a few years ago..
K&H Pet Products 3993 Outdoor Kitty House, 18 x 22 x 17-Inches, Heated - Olive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HMPRTXF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7d3YDbTRDYE8B

She should be fine until the 20th. Also, if she's just growling and hissing at your cats, then they'll probably adjust to each other in a couple of weeks.

But there are also heated cat houses on Amazon that're great for feral or stray cats. I have this one. It is NOT waterproof, so don't leave it uncovered, but it's great for outdoor kitties.

Outside is so interesting with its smells and lack of boundaries. I'm not a fan of letting inside kitties roam outside unsupervised, but some people do have indoor/outdoor cats. Even suburbs have dangers like roads and dogs. Fleas, parasites, and feral cats, oh my.

I suggest leash training if you have the time. Install a simple child lock on the screen door. I had to have one on my screen door for my sneaky kitty before I even had kids. My cat got out to fight with the feral cat that roamed the neighborhood. I don't know your living situation but this cage can be hooked up to a window for kitties to go in and out in fair weather. Kinda pricey.

Other than outdoor stuff, play with your kitty. He wants stimulation. Good luck.

I’ve been there! Here are my ideas:

Maybe a glowing led dog collar or a reflective dog vest for night walking? A dog raincoat is nice to have in the rainy months.

Pet beds always seem to need replacing.

I know you said she has a good vacuum, but one year I bought my parents a roomba for pet hair. I also bought them an eye vac because they sweep their kitchen so frequently and I thought it might save them from having to bend over so often.

You could buy ornaments with their names on them or pictures if she doesn’t already have them. You could also consider having pet portraits made by an Etsy artist or from r/artstore & r/hungryartists .

I’ve purchased catnip bubbles after seeing many internet cats enjoying them. However, my old tortie was NOT impressed. She prefers an actual plant that she can murder. You could grab a few plants. Heated cat houses are also a thing.

When all else fails, animal lovers generally seem to appreciate donations in their honor to animal welfare charities. Good luck!

No, that’s let me google that for you.

You can buy it here.

Or here.

Or on Amazon, here, thought it doesn’t seem to be available right now.

https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Kitty-Tube-Outdoor-Insulated/dp/B0049WPZX2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1485835226&sr=8-2&keywords=kitty+tube

it's meant to be used outdoors in winter. but i'm using it indoors because i do what i want

His name is Oreo :) and this is the cat tree Trixie Pet Products Miguel Fold and Store Cat Tower, 20.25 x 13.75 x 25.5, Gray/Light Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZUC8B2M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gb.YDbXHF33NW

Fuck, now I really want a mini tent for my sister's dogs.

http://www.amazon.com/Marshall-Small-Pet-Camping-Set/dp/B001UTM1NY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1396590532&sr=8-4&keywords=dog+tent

Only 20 bucks!! I so might have to get this.

EDIT: 12 bucks!!

http://www.amazon.com/Sport-Pet-Designs-Privacy-Tent/dp/B00BGBE3YG/ref=pd_sbs_petsupplies_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0JY96J79ZT77A00Q2KB0

http://www.amazon.com/Hagen-Living-World-Tent-Pets/dp/B006JVPUUY/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=1GXG0H8VY500QFX7YP1T

https://www.wayfair.ca/Archie-and-Oscar--Gabby-4-Piece-WallMounted-Cat-Tree-AOSC1610-L1116-K~AOSC1610.html?refid=GX154677114679-AOSC1610&device=m&ptid=514591192541&targetid=pla-514591192541&network=g&ireid=57298849&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0Omy1req4wIVENvACh2-SghGEAQYASABEgL8__D_BwE

I believe my husband bought it from wayfair but I found the same one on amazon

It comes with a big enclosed cat bed area but this guy rather hammock so we don’t get much use out of that

https://www.amazon.ca/Pet-Products-49923-Wall-Mounted-Lounging/dp/B01IK50RLI

We got it on Amazon. It's called the Refined Feline Lotus cat tower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BA6LSK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fYRrzbC6FY2X3

I got her this cardboard box from Amazon.

Checkmate, Kitty.

I believe this is it:

http://www.amazon.com/Suck-UK-Cat-Playhouse-Airplane/dp/B001YJ4REQ

Cat shelves may be an option if you have an empty wall or two or a doorway you wouldn't mind having a cat bridge crossing, and either are handy yourself or have access to someone who is, or have disposable income.

All that to say this: here are some ideas for you if they're feasible.

https://images.app.goo.gl/8uG5H2gtPUk7fbZX9


https://www.google.com/search?q=diy+cat+shelves&client=ms-android-samsung-gs-rev1&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg:CXWWDwxNhPKZIkByoaNNV3cVsCMPmbNF61if8SZJXsnxuAsO3lDjPAUir10AkRVR6V5WJBY3KlplPJgOxd1ble1mH0l0VPNJlhLkKhIJcqGjTVd3FbARTMgT9nDZ65IqEgkjD5mzRetYnxElnUAF9oZMlioSCfEmSV7J8bgLEYKYt4rERsghKhIJDt5Q4zwFIq8RQ1PNU1C_1VEwqEgldAJEVUeleVhGGsJAg7sL99ioSCSQWNypaZTyYEW-zEuVUb514KhIJDsXdW5XtZh8Rchg-5ylBn5EqEglJdFTzSZYS5BHx-ceE7gyKPw&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjej7_L05DiAhUhTt8KHd6eCf4QuIIBegQIARAl&biw=798&bih=388&dpr=2.63#imgrc=e7CrQZpPgRvKpM


https://smile.amazon.com/BIG-Mounted-Climber-Shelves-Hammock/dp/B07MJKCXSR/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Cat+shelves&qid=1557480257&s=gateway&sr=8-4


https://smile.amazon.com/HumaneGoods-Deluxe-Cat-Wall-Shelf/dp/B07MCMP99C/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=Cat+shelves&qid=1557480311&s=gateway&sr=8-7


https://smile.amazon.com/S-Lifeeling-Climbing-Structures-Multilayer-Furniture/dp/B07FPCTXFQ/ref=sr_1_64?keywords=Cat+shelves&qid=1557480524&s=gateway&sr=8-64


https://smile.amazon.com/PetFusion-Ultimate-Climbing-scratching-furniture/dp/B07H7WGZ6D/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=Cat+shelves&pd_rd_i=B07H7WGZ6D&pd_rd_r=233439dd-a267-42ef-bc57-88b60c509742&pd_rd_w=BF8aN&pd_rd_wg=mh7bH&pf_rd_p=a6d018ad-f20b-46c9-8920-433972c7d9b7&pf_rd_r=CMGCC64QT6J6X2W1D0FP&qid=1557480311&s=gateway


https://www.catastrophicreations.com/product/cat-mod-bunker/


https://www.catastrophicreations.com/product/cat-mod-fort/


https://www.catastrophicreations.com/product/cat-mod-bridge/


PS: Please accept my apologies if none of this interests you and also for the insanely long links. I don't know how to make shortcuts.

ETA: Spacing

My cat loves just sitting and looking out the window. I set up a 1-story cat condo on top of the dryer so she could see out the laundry room window. She loves it. Make sure there are places where she can lay in the sun, as well. Nothing makes a cat happier than a sunny window.

Mine just has a single. https://www.amazon.com/Flexrake-1-Story-Condo-1024-Colors/dp/B000NJKHD8/ref=sr_1_3?crid=8VHW53GMQODV&keywords=single+cat+condo&qid=1567213875&s=gateway&sprefix=Single+cat%2Caps%2C542&sr=8-3

Don't go too high, they can jump and easily hurt themselves.

Thanks for getting back to me. :)

It reminds me of the Lotus cat tower, though it's definitely different.

YAY! I love cats, and am commonly described as "a cat lady" if that helps you take my suggestions a little seriously... hehe.

First I recommend figuring out the species of the cat, and look up personality traits of them. Sometimes cats are super attention whorey and some keep to themselves mostly. Just be prepared for whatever yours is, and don't try to force it to be otherwise. Not that you would, of course, but yeah.

My cats loooooooove to play with balls. More so than cat-nip mice and stuff. They like the little tennis balls and basketballs (those are made out of the stress-ball type material) and they like them because they can use their claws to throw it around! Also any wand, but they looove feathers. My cat will eat rubber bands so she's not allowed to play with them. Make sure to keep an eye on what she eats/plays with! Also they love the sit n spin it seriously is their favorite. Our cats also love bags of all types, and boxes of course, but I think they just like small spaces. We usually keep a few of these tent like things around, the ones we get at walmart are less than five dollars and usually last a few months before being destroyed.

Some cats really like to climb or be up high. You just gotta let them. Usually if you have a few spots they can get at, they'll keep away from the no-no zones. Try not to punish the cat for doing cat-things. It's sad when I see friends who I thought were great with animals yell at their cats for just doing their thing. I also recommend getting a specific scratchy thingy for her, whether it's just the cheapo cardboard ones (as low as $3 at walmart) or a fancy pants tree thingy. But usually if they have a designated space they won't scratch much else. If they do instead of spraying them with a waterbottle, pick them up and place them in front of/on their designated scratcher. That's the best way they learn that.

Also cats don't respond well to being punished like dogs do. They don't understand that their actions correlate with what you're upset about. They just think you get scary is all. The best way to "punish" a cat or "train" it to not scratch/swipe/bite is to blow in their face. It's not super threatening but will establish you as Alpha (they do have a "pecking order") and it won't scare them like yelling does. My cat was abused and a little shit to people, but in less than a year she shaped up with the blowing on her face thing. She responds well to it now still, and she's warmed up to people. I recommend you make sure everyone who visits your house knows your rules on how to treat the cats- I've yelled at people before for fucking with my kitties too much, that's how cats get mean!!

Also the cat will probably take some time to get used to you. Don't push it. That's the best way to become besties really fast! Let her come to you, let her decide when she's done being pet or sitting in your lap. It'll build trust between you too. :) And also be careful with picking her up, some cats hate it (my bf's cat haaaates it, when he was a kitten my bf's friends wouldn't let him escape so now he freaks out every time someone grabs him. Definitely should not do that haha).

Also be wary that cats are suuuper allergic to garlic. Therefore people food is extremely dangerous to them. Chocolate doesn't really bother them, but most cats won't eat it. Also lots and lots of cats don't actually like fish or tuna flavors! My kitty only eats chicken flavor treats, but she'll drink the water from a tuna can (not the meat, she's weird) so just be watchful when you start buying her food. They won't eat if they don't like it. Little shits (hehehhehe) Also along that topic, they have super super sensitive tummies and often puke just from eating too fast! So be careful of that too hehe. But treats and nip will make the kitty know you're someone to warm up to really fast, hehe. Even if it doesn't seem like it at first and is shy from you. Also try and get it in the same room as you when you feed it for the first bit, they'll realize you control food then too.

Only other thing I can think of is to "cat-proof" your house. My kitty tears up anything paper, including my ex roommates homework if left out, toilet paper, newspapers, posters, etc. Bf's cat just lays on paper but they both have eaten through plastic bags and attempt to open cupboards and doors, we had to get child locks for our pantry. Consider those things and remember a cat is ornery and mischievous so don't get too mad at it for it's nature. (once again, not that you will, but sometimes people forget!) just blow on it and get it away from the area it's been naughty in if it does get into something. Also if it's a boy and it sprays, ask your vet what you can do to help that. Some cats are hopeless once they start, but some only react when upset/nervous/sad/scared/angry. Also, clean the litterbox as much as possible. even with one cat everyday is best, but every other day or every three days can be enough. cats will poop on the floor only as a last resort, but will as opposed to a messy litterbox. maybe consider even getting two boxes if you have the space! to cut back on smell use extra baking soda in the litter, clean often, and get the tall box covers for the litter boxes. my cats won't poop without them too, they like the privacy as well hehe.

Really cats that young adjust well, and once you build trust they should be pretty great little friends. You should like you're totally set for this, I'm sure you'll be a great kitty mommy!! And holy WOW, Sorry that this is like a hundred years long.... I just really fucking love cats. Also watch "my cat from hell" because it's funny and usually you can learn a thing or two. Also doing any other research on cats/your cat is good. Of course. :) YAY HAPPY NEW KITTY BABY DAY FOR YOU!!!

https://www.amazon.com/Kitty-Tube-Outdoor-Insulated-House/dp/B0079RO530/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=kitty+tube&qid=1575046443&sr=8-2

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You could buy one of these. I have 5 outdoor cats with two of these homes for them. Keeps them really warm in the coldest of nights. I feed them on the porch every morning at 8am and around 4-5 pm. They don't bother any birds or kill any wildlife.

If you would like him to be an outdoor cat, you'll want to make sure he has a good cat house. Maybe a heated one for cooler weather like this one

K&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House, Olive, 20W https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZJOH06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YEG3Cb41B3XVZ

Or this one

K&H Pet Products Outdoor Kitty House Extra-Wide (unheated) Olive/Black 26.5" x 15.5" x 21.5" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ECC8CV0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5GG3CbWTZWNQ8

There are a ton of different ones, so even if you don't need something heated you can find a good weather proof option. You also want to look for a way to keep food out for them, but not out for the entire neighborhood, so think about that as well. I'd also suggest a cat water fountain, so that they always have access to a fresh water source. Standing water inside can get gross, but even more so outside.

These things are a bit expensive to set up, but it'll mean your pets will be safe and comfortable while also saving your apartment.

Thanks! Amazon. Comes with another bed for hiding.

https://smile.amazon.com/Trixie-Pet-Products-Wall-Mounted-Lounging/dp/B01IK50RLI

I have a 1 story carpet cat condo and they like to dig up the carpet and chew the cardboard inside. They will also sit on top of it to get my attention or a better view.

This is approximately what you want, and about $400! I'd imagine a custom one-off would end up being more than that.

http://www.amazon.com/Refined-Feline-Lotus-Tower-Espresso/dp/B004BA6LSK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451877386&sr=8-2&keywords=wood+cat+tree

I got my cat an outdoor enclosure from Amazon. She wasn't crazy about it at first but now begs for it since it's gotten warm. Now she can sunbathe, watch birds,etc. It was this but its currently unavailable https://www.amazon.com/JAXPETY-Wooden-Animal-Outdoor-Enclosure/dp/B072C3V5H6

I bought a lot of it off zooplus but you can find pretty much all of it on Amazon! Here's the links:

Carrot treat holder/boredom breaker


Hanging boredom breaker


Boredom breaker net


Wooden stairs/platform - this one isnt exactly the same as the one I have but very close


Wooden bridge #1


Wooden bridge #2


Grass mat


Bird perches or lava ledges, whichever your prefer.


Wooden cabin #1


Wooden cabin #2


Wooden cabin #3


Hanging bridge/ladder


Boredom breaker garland


Silver and pink sputniks but they seem to be unavailable at the moment - keep checking back


Pink and purple sputniks on zooplus


The triple purple/pink hammock I made myself with some fleece and cotton. If you search "diy honeycomb hammock", you'll find lots of easy tutorials on how to make them! It's definitely a bit too small, it was my first attempt. Go bigger than you think you should is my advice lol


This is the fleece I use as bedding


And this


Anytime I get new fabrics, I wash them, dry them, then freeze them for 24-48 hours. I also freeze any new wooden toys, products etc. Prevents a mites problem!


Sputniks are a bit hard to find on amazon, they only come in the smaller sizes it seems like. Zooplus only ships across the EU but Im sending the link anyway in case youre in Europe!


Also it took me around 4 months to build up a collection of this stuff, dont feel pressured to make your cage look pretty or to have lots of stuff all at once! All that matters is your ratties have what they need, and then you can build up from there :)

btw its called a cat thing. gf forwarded me to buy it for her lol

https://www.amazon.com/A-Cat-Thing-Room-Collection/dp/B07D39S1L3/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1543548352&sr=8-11-spons&keywords=cat+house+design+cardboard&psc=1

Is this something like what you have in mind?

https://www.amazon.com/PetPals-Paper-Pillow-Natural-Rectangle-B/dp/B07W4DNLZ6/ref=pd_sbs_199_7?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07W4DNLZ6&pd_rd_r=2d4b5a9c-4468-46e9-85e4-7d660e958305&pd_rd_w=EuIiG&pd_rd_wg=YPVf8&pf_rd_p=d66372fe-68a6-48a3-90ec-41d7f64212be&pf_rd_r=HJQ28W7TTN6KEEF8PJ0E&psc=1&refRID=HJQ28W7TTN6KEEF8PJ0E

I totally misread this when I first commented, so I deleted that and am trying again lol!

It doesn't beat Adeno's, but this is the closest I've got.

Thanks for the chance!

I had a cat that came with my house. He wasn't neutered, so I did that and then I put him back in the yard. That was about 15 years ago. For the last about 5 years he sleeps on the porch in an Insulated Cat House because he refuses to come in the house. He'll howl and howl.

Ohh my gosh I love the iPhone 4/4s case, as well as the wallets! Beautiful. My current favorite thing on Amazon is this cat tower: http://amzn.com/B004BA6LSK because it is modern and so much more aesthetically pleasing than all of the other cat towers I've seen! However, it is also much more expensive, which is why I don't have it yet...

If only they didn't look so ugly. This is the only one I've seen that I could stomach seeing every day, but that price is a bit over the top.

like this?

Refined feline stuff looks great, but is expensive AF.

The cat sounds like it's bored and has pent up energy. Pets are like little toddlers: If you dont entertain them, they will do it themselves and it can be destructive at times. Here are some things you can help redirect and expand say energy:

Hunt/play:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HHYRTCT/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009R3SFBC/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D3NI31Y/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HBC5M6Q/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O127GZU/

Perches/things to climb/scratch
https://www.amazon.com/CatastrophiCreations-Deluxe-Cat-Playplace-Wall-Mounted/dp/B01EXLSKRQ
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C5TUVXU/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BA6LSK/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004X6UEH6/

These are just some ideas. Also go to your local pet store. If the cat doesn't like the new toy, usually they will let you return the toy for a full refund.

1. [This cat tree] (http://www.amazon.com/Replus-Cool-Hues-Cat-Tree/dp/B00470VM06/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1O5947POAO60A&coliid=I2QDDO3ZBBFIV3)
   
2. I am not a big fan of cat trees. I think they look kind of tacky but this one is beautiful and looks great. I also like that it is portable. Also, my cat [Piper] (http://imgur.com/7C5yOJb) deserves a great place to perch. I also think she is watching me sleep as seen in the late night picture I posted.
   Saving Private Ryan

They don't have to be ugly, but then they have to be expensive:

the national geographic line looks much nicer: http://www.petsmart.com/cat/furniture-towers/national-geographic-trade-nestle-play-perch-cat-furniture-zid36-5216197/cat-36-catid-200085

My sister has a cat tree that looks like stacked boxes: http://www.amazon.com/Bowsers-Cat-Tower-Cool-Hues/dp/B00470VM06

Nah, gotta go online for that.

Probably Army-Navy Surplus... Or maybe just amazon http://www.amazon.com/Suck-UK-Tank-Playhouse-1-8-pounds/dp/B001YJ4UK2#

Cat Playhouse - Airplane

Find the middle ground: Cardboard Cat castle

At the local pet shop, it's actually this one: https://smile.amazon.de/Trixie-62043-Natural-Living-Eckhaus/dp/B000V6DMBC/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1549483662&sr=8-20&keywords=haus+kleintier

Guinea pigs, much like humans, have food preferences! You want to stay away from the root vegetables - potatoes, spring onions and the like. Here is a food list of what is good, and what's not for pigs!

If they haven't been fed vegetables before in the pet store, start them off with a bit of grated or zested vegetables - paprika (capsicum in some countries), carrot, even some iceberg lettuce (iceberg lettuce is water disguised as a vegetable; great for treats, not great for nutrition!). Once they've gotten used to eating, you can start chopping up into pieces, then slices, and so on and so forth.

This was the hutch I got for my guinea pigs, but I hate it. The size is terrific, but the quality is terrible - cheap fiber board with shitty fittings. But that will give you an idea of the size you'd like. Ideally something with a 'double decker' is best - you can stow it in a corner without it taking up too much space.

My set up is currently this. Sorry for the shitty quality: only got an iPad to take pictures with. Here is the inside view of the top half complete with nesting box, and here is the bottom half, complete with fuzzy wombat.

So, the 'litter' I have up top is just some generic small mammal litter; I live in Sweden, so it's not a brand that most people would recommend. Any kind will do, or even kitty litter. I line the bottom of my trays with it, then put a piece of fleece (I use VetBed, which you can buy here from Amazon, and cut to size) over the top. What the fleece does is 'wick' the urine underneath, to be absorbed by the kitty litter/absorbing material, leaving the fleece dry and the poops on top. Then I just vacuum up the poops every day and ta-da! Cleaning is done.

Once a week I go through and check underneath the fleece for wet bedding. My pigs are toilet trained, so they do their business in a dedicated litter box, so generally there's not a lot of waste.

The fleece is also machine washable, and reusable, so it cuts down costs a lot. You don't have to use kitty litter - I tried towels before - but I find the litter a little easier to manage. With towels, you need to wash them every day or two, and they can get quite funky.

The hay gets...messy. I always find a strand here or there, even if the rest of the house is sparkling clean! But hay, it could be worse (oh-hoh-hoh...).

Guinea pigs love to hide. You want to buy them lots of hiding spots - ideally, your cage should have a nesting box (a sort of separate room), and then you'll want to pick up little wooden houses off Amazon or your local pet store for pigs. I use this kind, but really any one will do. It gives your pig a place to hide as well as something to gnaw on.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0009586NE/ref=oh_aui_i_sh_post_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1


This should be the correct link. It's only available in this size on Amazon U.K, but with taxes and shipping it ended up costing about $30-32. After cutting up and adding some reptile carpet to the inside, she's going in there a lot already.

I am not shaming you or putting you down for your efforts so please don't take this as such.

A lot of what's on your list is superfluous and unnecessarily costly. You could service a lot more cats with a lot less money if you "aimed" better.

For example, those outdoor shelters. You have this one listed. That's a single shelter for $53. You can build at least two shelters of the same volume for the same money: A cardboard box ($2.50) wrapped in heavy-duty plastic (3 @ 59¢, $1.78), lined with sheet foam insulation ($14.98 per sheet = 8 2'x2' panels @ $1.87 each, 6 panels to insulate box = $11.24), with holes cut on either side, clear plastic ($9.98, cut into six roughly-2' squares, two squares per box = $3.33) over the openings, and a moving blanket ($4) for comfort. Add a can of spray foam insulation ($3.78) to "glue" the insulation together and seal the gaps. With that formula you can build a shelter of the same size for $26.63, and that assumes you don't have ANY of those materials on-hand already.

Feral cats also don't need sardines in water or a grooming cat toy, or for that matter pretty much any of the canned foods. They'd be better off with dry food; it lasts longer (less spoilage) and doesn't attract other animals as much. Forget about anything that requires power, like that "heated water bowl", unless you intend on luring the cats closer to your home in which case your neighbors might have something not-nice to say about that.

Cats are excellent survivors. Give them a place where they can be protected from the elements, harness their own body heat, and have a little nosh and they'll be fine.