Can Domestic cats live outdoors in below freezing weather?

Stray cats do all the time. I wouldn't see any reason why domestic cats couldn't. The only issue is have the ever been outside. If not then they might not survive.

A domestic cat that has lived indoors for long periods of time MAY (and that's a BIG may) survive in below freezing but will most likely die in below zero temperatures. Poor kitties...

They can survive. if they are really old they may have a harder time but if they are still young they will learn how to adapt. If you want to put them out side though I wouldn't throw them out in the dead of winter. Put them out now so they get used to it. Maybe indoor out door cats for a little while. And if you do have aplace they can go out side like a garage, barn, shed make them a warm corner or box or something. Feed them out there and they will realize that that is a safe place they can retreat to if need be.

One of our cats decided he wanted to be an outdoor cat. He just WOULD NOT come inside anymore. That was 4 years ago. We are in the Midwest, but the winters here get below freezing for long periods, too. If the cats have somewhere to get out of the weather, food and water, they can survive. He gets this amazing thick fur for winter - doesn't even look like the same cat. However, he is very happy to be outside all the time. I agree with the other ladies - provide some shelter, food & unfrozen water - they should be fine.

How about a garage or shed?

My cats moved outside over the summer. The dogs ran them out. I miss them. :( It rarely gets below freezing here, but it gets pretty cold. We leave the garage door open for them and put food and water in there. They seem to be fine. I do miss my kitties though!

Ever heard of barn cats? They'll be fine. The small doghouse with bedding in it is a good idea, I would go with a door flap before a light bulb though. I might also try a nice fleecy bed (the wraparound kind) before straw, because a house cat isn't likely to enjoy the feel of the straw.

strays and demostics are diffrent types of cats a demostic should b ok as long as u have shelter 4 him/her..

KK:

A stray is just a lost domestic cat. Hence the title "stray". There are different breeds of cats in the world, but any one of them can become a stray. Just like dogs.