It feels like a good idea for the feeding station we have just outside our house for the strays. But then again, we will need to find a way to prevent people from stealing it first...
The reason why it is a good idea is because currently the two bowls we have outside are regular kitchen bowls and for some reason, Mommy cat or whoever else is eating from it, tends to drop crumbs of kibbles on the floor as well as in the water bowl. It looks messy whenever I don't clear it up for them in time, and their water is often contaminated with food. It is also easier to feed if there is a tray I can use to carry in and out the bowls whenever I wash and top up the station. Currently I just balance the bowls in my hands and do it fast before Scooter runs out to play unsupervised.
It is not necessary for our own cats' feeding area because I already placed non-slip mats down beneath their bowls for easy cleaning. It is definitely a good idea to have a mat below the feeding area because it is far neater and easier to clean up after.
Now, if we can just think of a way to make sure no one will ever steal this if we place it outside...
