BoneView keeps the cats warm at AbbeyLaneCats.org
"At BoneView, we work hard to produce high quality products that withstand the rugged environments our customers put them through."SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE ALREADY HERE!
A message from Doug Hines, colony caregiver:
I just couldn't stand by and watch the cats having to live outdoors without help.
Since there's no electric outlet in the woods (obviously), I had to figure out a way to keep the cats' water bowl from freezing and to keep the cats' shelters warm both day and night.
After reviewing many products and after doing research and testing, I've chosen the BoneView hand warmer.
Unlike microwaveable pads which don't last very long, the BoneView 10,000 mAh will maintain sufficient heat to last 10-12 hours (on the low setting). The BoneView 9,900 mAh will maintain sufficient heat to last 8 hours (on the low setting). I'll have one set of warmers keeping the cats warm, while another set is charging up at home.
And NO, the BoneView hand warmers won't ignite the straw in the cats' shelters. Its maximum temperature is around 115°F (46°C), which is far below the ignition point of straw—typically 350–716°F (179–380°C) depending on conditions like moisture and exposure.
HELP THESE KITTIES SURVIVE THE WINTER!
Rechargeable hand warmers like this are designed for safe, low-level heat without open flames or high-risk elements, and there's no evidence in product details or user reports of fire hazards, overheating incidents, or issues with flammable materials.
THAT'S WHERE YOU CAN HELP!
I can't afford more hand warmers on my small social security income, and I've already maxed out my credit card building shelters, feeding stations, doing warmer product testing, and buying cat food. I need your help to keep the cats warm this winter. I've placed the BoneView hand warmers on the Amazon Wish List to enable easy ordering.
Here's How I Schedule My BoneView Shelter and Water Bowl Warmers...
As well as my cat colony feeding times
As we all know... Cats value repetitive consistency. Feeding at the same time each day, rain or shine, makes a difference to them. The BoneView warmers, which work for hours, are a blessing to my cats' well-being.
Love Cats? Ready for a rewarding challenge? Answer a call to service...
Dedicate yourself to caring for the Abbey Lane Cats!
They certainly come in all shapes, colors & sizes don't they?
If you're a Cat Lover this opportunity might be perfect for you.
Think words like "dedication," "purpose," "commitment," and "heartwarming rewards."
I’m Doug Hines, the primary caregiver for AbbeyLaneCats.org in Hagerstown, MD. At 78, I’m still going strong with my daily duties, but for the cats’ sake, I need to plan ahead should the unexpected happen.
I’m looking for a like-minded local who shares a deep respect and love for cats as innocent beings in a humanly dominated world. Someone who could step in and take over colony responsibilities if needed.
This role requires true commitment—the cats must come first, above other life plans or potential moves. This is a long-term promise to safeguard these animals.
Ideally, you’d live nearby (the Londontowne Apartments area) to make the routine easier, as it involves multiple daily trips to the colony site.
Smokers need not apply. There is straw, dried leaves and twigs all over the place at the colony site.
This is a 7-day-a-week commitment, rain or shine. You’ll trek in all weather, shovel short paths through
Daily Routine:
7:00am - Prepare and deliver food for the 7:30am feeding. Replace water and shelter warmers.
10:00am - Replace water & collect glass bowls (to avoid attracting daytime pests).
10:30am - Wash/dry bowls & choose food for the next meal.
Financially, unless you’re set, you’ll need to continually seek community donations for food and vet care—representing the cats to others is part of the responsibility.
It’s not always easy: Tragedies can occur, and you’ll face naysayer critics who don’t understand cats. If you have pets at home, you’ll have to balance colony care with their care too.
But there is magic—I can tell you that, after a lifetime of jobs, none of my past jobs were as personally rewarding as caring for this cat colony. Watching a once-feral cat warm up, greet you, and rub against your legs is profoundly gratifying and makes every effort worthwhile. You’ll get a totally new understanding of the phrase ‘Making a Difference.’
If caring for cats sounds like your calling, Contact me using the Contact Form on the website to get my contact info. Let’s chat about the cats, arrange a meeting at the colony site, and see how you might fit in.
Thank you for even considering such a huge responsibility. - Doug Hines, Advocate for the Cats on Abbey Lane
8:30pm - Replace water & shelter warmers, Collect food bowls (to avoid attracting nighttime predators)..
9:00pm - Wash/dry food bowls & choose food for the next morning meal.
