COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As temperatures drop, the hundreds of thousands of stray and feral cats in central Ohio begin to seek a warm place to escape the elements.
Cats are prone to freezing to death in the winter if they cannot find adequate shelter. Generally, most healthy cats feel uncomfortable once temperatures drop below 45 degrees, and temperatures below 32 degrees are dangerous for all cats, according to PetMD.
While there are no exact figures regarding the number of outdoor cats in central Ohio, Columbus Humane has regularly cited an estimate of around 400,000 in Franklin County alone. To help ensure cats have a warm place to escape frigid temperatures, residents can build or obtain an outdoor shelter…