Patches Place Cat Rescue

21/01/2025

Tonight we added a second heater to the cats area. We have never had to do this before, their area is well insulated but the heater just couldn't keep up with this unbelievable cold.

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12/01/2025

The Patricia & Edward J. McGavock Humane Treatment of Animals Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee awarded a grant in the amount of $3,000.00 to Patches Place. Funds are for spay/neuter of feral cats and pet cats owned by low income and elderly residents of Lincoln County.

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09/01/2025

Extreme weather alert!

Please feed your cats in the afternoon Sunday, ahead of the snow and give them lots of fresh water. Monday morning and afternoon, do not encourage your cats to come out of their shelters. Cats coming out during this event will have snow melting off their fur. This increases their chances of hypothermia. Cats are smarter than we are. If they are not coming out for food, that is normal behavior. Leave their food in feeding stations and make sure it is protected from wind and water. They will come out when it is safe to do so.
Wind is also a deterrent for cats to be out and about. It is their survival instincts. Those instincts have been in place for thousands of years. We all worry about our friends outside but sometimes intervening can be a danger to the cats.
So help them by letting them do what nature has taught them and give them some extra food today!
More tips below:
Leave fresh food and water at their feeding stations.
Do not move any food closer to or inside their shelters! Cats won't sleep where there is food and they will leave and try to find alternate shelter which can lead them into danger.
Do not call your cats out. If they are hunkered down, there is a reason for it.
Some cats may hunker down for a day or two rather than venture out - this is normal.
Take a shovel to create a path for the cats or you may need to dig them out if a snowdrift covers the opening to their shelter door.
If you know of a cat that seeks shelter under a deck, shed, or even under a car to escape the high winds, heavy snow or sleet.....they could get snowed in and trapped. They won’t and can’t dig out.
So, if you don’t know where the cat is, think, “If I was a cat, where would I hunker down?
Mix kitten dry food with cats meals for extra calories, if possible.
Feeding at the high point of the day will give the cats the longest duration before wet food freezes.
Do not mix wet and dry food together in winter months. Dry food freezes but cats often swallow whole.
Ping pong balls floating in water bowls keeps the surface moving and delays freezing.
A teaspoon of salt dissolved in a bottle of water and placed in water bowl will keep the water from freezing. (Make sure the lid is on tightly.)
Very important: Do not dump ice from water bowls at the feeding area. When ice melts, it will create dangerous wet / muddy ground, exposing cats to frigid water.

09/01/2025

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2. The BMW Logo: The BMW logo, commonly known as the "roundel," features a black ring with blue and white quadrants. This design represents the company’s origins in aviation, symbolizing a spinning propeller against the sky.
3. Innovation Leader: BMW is at the forefront of automotive technology. It launched the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle, the BMW i3, in 2013, and continues to innovate with advanced driver assistance systems and hybrid technology.
4. Motorsport Excellence: BMW has a strong presence in motorsports, particularly in touring car and Formula 1 racing. The M division of BMW is known for producing high-performance variants of standard models, renowned for their engineering precision and dynamic driving experience.
5. Global Influence: BMW is a key player in the global automotive market, with a significant presence in various regions around the world.
6. Luxury and Innovation: BMW is synonymous with luxury and innovation, designing vehicles that blend cutting-edge technology with elegance and comfort.
7. Sustainability Efforts: BMW is committed to sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly materials and practices in its production processes. The company is also advancing electric mobility with models like the BMW i4 and iX.
8. International Manufacturing: BMW has production facilities spread across the globe, including in Germany, the United States, and China, ensuring a broad manufacturing footprint.
9. Brand Diversity: In addition to the BMW brand, the company also owns MINI and Rolls-Royce, catering to a wide range of automotive tastes and luxury preferences.
10. Cultural Significance: BMW vehicles frequently become cultural icons, representing a blend of innovation, luxury, and high performance in the automotive world.

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08/01/2025

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08/01/2025

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Ten Little-Known Facts About
1. Founding Story: BMW, which stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, was founded in 1916 in Munich, Germany. The company originally built aircraft engines, later expanding into motorcycle production in the 1920s and eventually into cars in the 1930s.
2. The BMW Logo: The BMW logo, commonly known as the "roundel," features a black ring with blue and white quadrants. This design represents the company’s origins in aviation, symbolizing a spinning propeller against the sky.
3. Innovation Leader: BMW is at the forefront of automotive technology. It launched the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle, the BMW i3, in 2013, and continues to innovate with advanced driver assistance systems and hybrid technology.
4. Motorsport Excellence: BMW has a strong presence in motorsports, particularly in touring car and Formula 1 racing. The M division of BMW is known for producing high-performance variants of standard models, renowned for their engineering precision and dynamic driving experience.
5. Global Influence: BMW is a key player in the global automotive market, with a significant presence in various regions around the world.
6. Luxury and Innovation: BMW is synonymous with luxury and innovation, designing vehicles that blend cutting-edge technology with elegance and comfort.
7. Sustainability Efforts: BMW is committed to sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly materials and practices in its production processes. The company is also advancing electric mobility with models like the BMW i4 and iX.
8. International Manufacturing: BMW has production facilities spread across the globe, including in Germany, the United States, and China, ensuring a broad manufacturing footprint.
9. Brand Diversity: In addition to the BMW brand, the company also owns MINI and Rolls-Royce, catering to a wide range of automotive tastes and luxury preferences.
10. Cultural Significance: BMW vehicles frequently become cultural icons, representing a blend of innovation, luxury, and high performance in the automotive world.

08/01/2025

Can you conduct Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) during the winter season?

Yes, in fact, it’s one of the most important times of year to do so because females are getting pregnant NOW!

❗️However, please use your best judgment when temperatures are extremely low or during snow storms when trapping and returning community cats.

⚠️Remember, during extreme cold (and hot weather) that community cats MUST recover in a climate controlled area for at least 24 hours.

Here is WHY!!! --

1. Anesthesia prevents cats from being able to regulate their body temperature, which can prove to be fatal, especially in extreme cold or heat.

2. Pain medication disables a cat's natural reflexes/ability to defend themselves.

✅️ Please see this link from Alley Cat Allies for more important information about trapping in the cold weather ...
https://www.alleycat.org/community-cat-care/tips-for-cold-weather-trap-neuter-return-tnr/

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08/01/2025

❄️As the temperatures drop, please remember this tip from Planned Pethood about only using STRAW in outdoor cat shelters.
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Outdoor Cat Shelter Tip!

Create an outdoor cat shelter and fill it with STRAW, not hay!

An outdoor cat house filled with STRAW will keep your feline friends warm and cozy during the chilly winter weather.

Straw and hay look similar, but while straw makes for excellent bedding, hay becomes a soggy mess.

❎️Hay soaks up moisture, making it cold and uncomfortable.

✅️STRAW repels moisture, making it the best bedding for outdoor cat shelters.

Learn more about the difference between straw and hay: https://www.alleycat.org/community-cat-care/straw-not-hay-for-outdoor-cat-shelters/