​Best Outdoor Cat Feeding Stations for Harsh Weather

Owning your feral cat is just one piece of the bigger picture. Having your cat around is fun and provides both of you with love, affection, care, and much more, but such benefits come with responsibilities and commitment.

For instance, feeding your feral cat is an obligation for all pet owners. Just as you need to eat in order to have the energy to be productive, your cat also needs to eat to grow and conquer the world in its adventure.

Nevertheless, feeding your cat (especially if you own quite a few cats) can be a challenging task for cat-owners. Having the right outdoor cat feeding station can help. Here are some feeding stations that are the perfect solution for keeping your animal’s food clean and dry.

What makes the best outdoor feeding station?

While there are many outdoor cat feeding stations on the market. The best ones are:

• Made of rot-resistant cedar
• Heavy enough not to be blown around in the wind
• Free of plastic and manufacturing chemical fumes
• Attractive
• Durable

1. Large Feeding Station for Outdoor Cats

This cat food shelter is ideal for pet owners who own not one, but a couple of cats and face a problem with feeding them. Made out of cedar, the feeder is robust, sheltered and can even be even used to feed other pets. The exterior and interior dimensions pack 34" x 19" x 20” (LxWxD) and 27.5" x 14.5" (LxW) inches respectively with a 2-inch height legs to raise it off the ground just enough. It also accommodates an Extended Roof with a 9"overhang to keep your pet’s food dry when the wind blows. Unlike most feral cat feeders, it’s waterproof and mold resistant, and doesn’t tip over.

2. Medium Feeding Station for Outdoor Cats

As its name suggests, this an average-sized cat feeder. Also built from cedar, the station is highly resistant to rot, mold, and insects. Structurally, it is similar to the large feeding station, having 2-inch legs to raise it off the ground, an exterior of 30" x 19" x 19" (L x W x D), and an interior of 23.5" x 14.5" (L x W) to allowing your pets to feed in in style. Should you need some extra protection, just add on a 9” Extended Roof. This is a sturdy feeding unit that will appeal to many pet owners.

3. Small Feeding Station for Outdoor Cats

With this feeder, it is extremely easy to feed cats thanks to its size. The dimensions of the unit feature an exterior of 24" x 19" x 18" (L x W x D), an interior of 17.5" x 14.5" (L x W) and 2- inch legs, so it occupies less area should you be short of space. Just like its predecessors, you have the option to add an Extended Roof for a 9” overhang if you need extra protection from harmful weather. Unlike plastic outside cat feeding stations sold by competitors, the UnderCover Pet Houses feral cat feeding stations will not fade or crack from the sun’s rays and are resistant to rot, mold, and insect and water damage making it a good investment.

Feeding your cats can be more or less difficult at times. Consequently, monitoring their eating routines is a practical way to promote good behavior and feeding order. The above cat feeders are versatile, attractive and built to last. They are easy to clean and access, help prevent food spillage, and will effectively help you feed your outdoor cats.