The Sanctuary Cats subcategory is devoted to the many feline friends who have found refuge at Crossing Hedgerows. Some arrived as strays. Others come and go. All are cared for with compassion and increasing knowledge about holistic health and natural living.

These posts share practical insights into feline care — nutrition, natural remedies, winter shelter setups, and responsible stewardship — alongside stories of individual personalities and daily life with our cats. From heated water bowls in the hoophouse to straw-filled shelters beneath heat lamps, we strive to create safe and nurturing spaces for them.

Caring for animals is part of holistic living. Just as we seek natural approaches for our own health, we extend that same responsibility to the creatures entrusted to us.

Here you’ll find updates, resources, reflections, and reminders that love, attentiveness, and informed care can transform lives — both theirs and ours.

Holistic Feline Care

By |2026-03-01T03:30:33+02:00January 31st, 2026|Fauna, Sanctuary Cats|

Hello Friends, As you probably know, we have lots of cats at the sanctuary. Stray cats find their way to us and we take in as many as we can. We currently have eight cats, with another couple who come regularly to eat food we leave out for them. I have slowly been becoming more knowledgeable about how to care for them in a more holistic way. This video covers some of the most important aspects of ...

Sanctuary Cats

By |2026-03-08T02:06:57+02:00January 31st, 2026|Fauna, Sanctuary Cats|

Hi everyone! This winter has already been very cold and snowy, and it's not even officially winter yet! We hope you are all staying warm! The farm cats have been greatly appreciating the heat lamps we have set up for them inside the hoophouse, as well as straw to burrow down into. In the video above you can see and hear the wind gusting outside, but Charlie the cat is completely cozy and undisturbed. Following are a ...

Rescue Cats at CHS Homestead

By |2026-03-07T04:17:38+02:00January 31st, 2026|Sanctuary Cats|

We currently have eight cats at the CHS homestead that have all shown up on our doorstep with no owners to be found. Our local township rescue is full and overflowing, and they haven’t been able to take any of them. So we do the best we can for them.Last summer, Brennah built a “catio” for the two who live in our basement, so they can get outside a little bit.The video shows them going out in ...

We Are Also a Cat Sanctuary 🐈‍⬛

By |2026-03-01T03:30:33+02:00January 31st, 2026|Sanctuary Cats|

As many of you know, we have frequent stray cats finding sanctuary at Crossing Hedgerows. Most of them are not feral, and don't have microchips, and are not claimed by anyone. This summer we found a mama cat who had given birth to 5 kittens in our chicken yard. We have found homes for two of them, but still would like to find homes for the other 3 plus the mama.     We have taken in ...

Crossing Hedgerows Cat Sanctuary 🐈‍⬛

By |2026-03-03T22:04:00+02:00January 31st, 2026|Fauna, Sanctuary Cats|

Though we have not used any of the nonprofit funds directly for this, I wanted to share with you that your support does indirectly provide assistance for the many cats that are regularly dropped off at the farm. We have a steady stream of them that we feed, and we find homes for as many as possible, because our local shelters are all full.     Last night we found a mother cat and her kitten sheltering ...

Never Fear

By |2026-03-08T19:32:49+02:00January 31st, 2026|Events & Celebrations, Sanctuary Cats|

Though things have been quiet here on our Patreon, we still are going strong at Crossing Hedgerows Farm and Sanctuary. Along with our regular volunteer days, we've been planning a special Samhain celebration. Being able to come together as a community to honor our ancestors and connect with each other is truly a gift. So mark you calendar for November 6th at 6:30 p.m. You'll need to dress warmly, but snow pants are perfectly welcomed and appropriate ...

Spring Walks

By |2026-03-07T05:19:28+02:00January 31st, 2026|Fauna, Musings, Sanctuary Cats|

What a gorgeous spring equinox weekend we had here in Southeast Michigan! The mild breezes and fresh sunshine were a gentle rejuvenation for our hearts. Check out the photos for a glimpse of our walk with Arthur the cat into the Sanctuary woods.Underneath the crunchy leaves new life is beginning to emerge, including a little friend who gave our kitty quite a fright when he noticed the poor creature who was just as frightened of that giant ...

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