SafePaws Shelters
SafePaws: Free drawings of insulated houses for stray cats. Protection from cold, wind and dogs. Save a life - assemble a house in 3 hours!
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v1.1.0 – Transition to 3 mm Plywood
[1.1.0] - Updated Construction: Transition to 3 mm Plywood Overview SafePaws Shelters is an open, community-driven project providing free blueprints and instructions for building insulated outdoor shelters for stray cats....
Published on January 27, 2026 by Pavel Kruhlei
SafePaws Shelters | Release v1.0
I’m thrilled to announce the official release of SafePaws Shelters v1.0 — a project dedicated to saving stray cats from harsh winters through affordable, eco-friendly DIY shelters. Release Notes · Initial stable release.Added "Family" editi...
Published on March 30, 2025 by Pavel Kruhlei
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Every winter is a harsh challenge for stray cats: cold, wind, hunger, and danger. I realized that technology and human compassion could change this. This is how the SafePaws Shelters project was born — an open initiative that turns the idea of help into simple, accessible actions.
My goal is to give everyone the chance to save a life. To achieve this, I designed two types of all-season outdoor shelters: the compact "Cozy" for 1-2 cats and the spacious "Family" for 4-5 cats. Their double-walled construction with an L-shaped vestibule protects against cold and predators, while eco-friendly materials (plywood, fabric scraps) ensure the shelters are safe and durable.
Most importantly, the project is free. I’ve openly shared all laser-cut files, bilingual instructions (English/Russian), and assembly tips. Now, anyone with access to a laser cutter can create a shelter in just hours. This isn’t just DIY — it’s a way to unite families, schools, and workshops around the shared mission of caring for animals.
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