Winter Shelter Availability

Ongoing Schedule Overview

• November & December: Additional pickup dates throughout both months.

• January & February: Regular Sunday pickup sessions through the end of February.

What’s Available & Suggested Donations

To help us cover raw material costs, continue building, and distribute thousands of shelters across Indy, we request a small donation for supplies:

• Winter Shelters: $2 donation per shelter

• Fresh Straw: $2 donation per bag

• Accepted Payment Methods: Cash, card, and check

Available Supplies at Pickups

• 🏠 Insulated Winter Shelters (pre-built and ready for field deployment)

• 🌾 Fresh Straw (the best insulating bedding for outdoor cats—never use blankets or towels!)

• 🧱 Extra Foam Insulation

• 📋 Colony & Shelter Notice Tags (to inform neighbors and groundskeepers)

• 🎁 INC Holiday Goodies (shop branded merch to support community cat care)

Weather-Driven Emergency Pop-Ups

Beyond our scheduled pickup dates, INC monitors Marion County weather forecasts closely. When severe winter conditions hit—such as polar vortex events, blizzards, or extreme winter storm warnings—we host emergency weather-driven pop-up distributions.

Be sure to follow Indy Neighborhood Cats on Facebook and Instagram for real-time pop-up announcements, location drops, and emergency winter-care alerts.

DIY Winter Shelters & Survival Guides

Need a shelter immediately or want to build one at home using common household items like plastic storage totes and styrofoam coolers? Explore our step-by-step guides:

• 🛠️ DIY Shelter Tips & Visual Guide: Learn how to craft effective shelters at home by checking out our DIY Shelter Instructions Guide.

• ❄️ Winter Care & Survival: For detailed tips on preventing water from freezing, feeding routines during extreme cold, and safe winter trapping, read our Winter Survival Guide.

Mark your calendars, share this post with fellow caretakers, and come see us starting November 14!

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