<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Petsncharge]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've worked with many types of animals and this experience provides me with a well-rounded library of knowledge that is both learned and intuitive.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:41:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ezpetlife.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[DIY Shelter: Tools &#38; Materials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read through the Tools and Materials list and make sure that you have everything you need on-hand before starting this project.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-tools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d8d7327c7ed5000175cd9a0</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2019 19:46:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_daf6fe67e4e64e0f8178c2fa4586851d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Weather Cat Shelter (With Flaps)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a shelter check in 2019, I rescued a kitten named Tabitha. She helped me realize I could do better and The Tabitha Project was born.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-intro</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d923476916b400017554c7c</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 17:00:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_82f22bed38824bbf9e5e279ffcbc2030~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY Shelter: Details &#38; Prep Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[BEFORE YOU START BUILDING, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL OF YOUR MATERIALS PREPARED AND READY.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-details</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d8544f7b6e15f00172519f2</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:57:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_6cbb1f00348b449b86c16a489995c81f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY Shelter: Step-by-Step Instructions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following instructions will walk you through how to complete the all-weather cat shelter project, with winter flaps.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-steps-toc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d8546bf22437e0017b01388</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:53:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_dc78f9db36e84394bfccc4b5bab44d9b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step 1: Remove the Left Handle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use the reciprocating (rotating) saw* to remove the handle on your left when you are looking at the back of the cooler.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-step1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d8555e5c4f82f0017d57f15</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:53:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_32daad37b6b7488bafe2e4e502ff484c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step 2: Drill Holes for the Exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work slowly to make sure that the holes are not larger than intended, so that the PVC pipe for the exits will fit snugly later.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-step2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d9232ab69fdda0017586380</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:53:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_bb079227dee04715b199a957a4da5d97~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step 3: Mark and Drill Pilot Holes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot holes and screws are 8" (inches) on center to the exit holes. This will match the snaps we put on the flaps in step 11.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-step3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d866348c4f82f0017d6f104</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:51:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_3052a7834f5241498b6592c7775ba23e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step 4: Attach Screws for the Flaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dip the screws in the marine grade flexible sealant. Attach the screws to the shelter in the pilot holes.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-step4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d92321969fdda00175861a4</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:50:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_fe76c6c98a1e48fea8e6b34a6f4c013c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step 5: Align and Attach Exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since exits need to be placed at the best angle to allow for water run-off, I recommend that you do a test run before using adhesives.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-step5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d8664de685e4800171361aa</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:48:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_3c78e178b2a942dda492f99c990f5d9a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step 6: Seal the Interior and Air Dry]]></title><description><![CDATA[In order to verify the alignment is correct do not seal both sides of the pipe at the same time; create the seal on the interior first.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-step6</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d86658e685e4800171362ef</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:48:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_3efc91663d244762ad097037cd13f3c6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step 7: Attach the Feet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use some of the time while the interior is drying and attach the feet using 2" inside diameter PVC pipe.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-step7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d866694c4f82f0017d6f6fd</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:47:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_8eb3a202c4624e43b65a002b4912e957~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step 8: Seal the Exterior and Air Dry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once the cooler has finished drying, complete the seal on the exits by adding Phenoseal to the cooler exterior and the rim of the exits.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/post-diy-shelter-wflaps-step8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d86673522437e0017b1a41b</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:47:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_65ceebfbaf964576bbc81adbc1c9f55a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step 9: Cut the Flaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the exterior is drying, make the winter flaps. This project calls for 2 flaps per shelter, I always make 4 so that I have backups.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-step9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d9230e8e21f910017c2069b</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:45:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_cbf3e4df186b434d984779bf97c48f5a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step 10: Cut the Strips in the Flaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each strip should measure ½” wide for a total of twenty (20) strips per flap. I highly recommend cutting the strips out with a rotary tool.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-step10</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d866864239f1300175b139c</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:39:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_f4f9c0c7e1ab4a69bcc92ee3ccfd4032~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step 11: Attach Snaps to the Flaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[In step 3 we measured 8" on center to align the pilot holes and screws to the exit holes. In this step we’ll use that measurement again.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-step11</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d86690dc4f82f0017d6fb7e</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:26:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_703c193071a7469e8cfaf68f97344a80~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your DIY Cat Shelter Is Complete!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once the shelter is dry it is ready to be taken to its final location. There are just a couple final touches to make these great homes.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-congrats</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d866fcf412aa7001881cc47</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:26:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_c816f88def3a4b3e8d40bb7b2d5ddd61~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Projects and Social Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hopefully, you’ve learned something new during this project. If you would like to see future projects, follow me on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/diy-shelter-wflaps-media</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d8671d67fa03500178495af</guid><category><![CDATA[DIY Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:26:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_d02a0559545944ae861b855168381944~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pets are not humans!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most important part in training your pets is you, Our pets are not human, they experience and respond differently to the world than us.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/pets-are-not-humans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ccc78c5d7ec5700f0261b96</guid><category><![CDATA[Training]]></category><category><![CDATA[Pet Care]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2019 20:15:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_655970f5e624406686d3f12c923e9860~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_336,h_280,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Petsncharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raw Meals: Prep &#38; Safety ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeding your cats a raw diet is excellent for their health and well being. As with any dietary change, it is important to transition slowly.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/raw-meals-prep-safety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ccc7b001bc313071592680f</guid><category><![CDATA[DIYRawFood]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2019 23:26:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7808c7_770e5a07718d40cdbe7d1c4ca8266521~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PetsnCharge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to transition to a Raw Diet]]></title><description><![CDATA[For my family it took about three (3) months to transition fully since some of my furbies had only ever eaten commercial foods.]]></description><link>https://www.commonsense.pet/post/how-to-transition-to-a-raw-diet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ccc76a2a08155067270e793</guid><category><![CDATA[DIYRawFood]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 17:20:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2033e0_0a575a7010274904acce07b1497317d3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_560,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PetsnCharge</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>