Andorra Parish Installs Feral Cat Shelters and Feeding Stations

The Comú d’Escaldes-Engordany has installed feeding stations and shelters for feral cats at various locations across the parish, providing street animals with food and protection from the elements.

The local authority announced the initiative on social media, noting that some cats have already begun using the new wooden shelters routinely. Promoted by the Department of Environment, the project builds on prior efforts to expand refuges and includes plans for additional units near Plaça d’Engordany, along Camí de Can Diumenge, and at the Falgueró steps.

Animal welfare group RonronejAND welcomed the move, with president Beatriu Montalvo praising it as a vital step to safeguard vulnerable cats. “We celebrate it,” she said, highlighting that many felines in Andorra rely on such measures. The organisation currently oversees 38 cat colonies nationwide, all fitted with similar furniture to ensure safety and comfort.

Montalvo described the shelters as custom-built by a volunteer carpenter using recycled car body wood and internal insulation for street durability. Drawing on years of experience, the design has been refined to encourage actual use by the cats. While adult street cats have adapted thick skins to harsh weather—including winter cold—she stressed the value of offering secure, warm spaces. “Our shelters work, and they work superbly,” she added, noting cats can choose whether to use them.

RonronejAND emphasised that any initial effort, even a simple plastic box, marks progress toward better welfare. The group collaborates with parishes and private landowners who permit installations on their property. It also praised coordination with Comú d’Andorra la Vella, which has supplied equipment and gravel to improve a specific colony marred by dog waste and litter from uncivic visitors and passersby.