Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife
Posted on 8 August, 2019 by Jacqui
The Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife blog is dedicated to keeping cats and wildlife safe
To celebrate International Cat Day, held on 8 August each year, and the unique wildlife of the Mount Alexander region, we are pleased to share a initiative called Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife from Melbourne Zoo and the RSPCA.
As the name suggests, Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife raises awareness of the threats to cats and wildlife when cats are able to roam freely. It aims to to build a community of cat owners who have the tools to provide their cat with the longest and happiest lives possible by keeping them safe and enriched at home. It helps cat owners with all aspects of cat care through an informative blog with hacks designed to keep cats entertained, healthy and happy indoors.
You can find out more and sign up to receive their newsletter on the Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife website – click here.
Birdlife and Wildlife Victoria are official campaign collaborators, and many local councils, veterinary clinics and wildlife networks have jumped on board to support the campaign. We note our local Castlemaine Veterinary Clinic has signed up as a supporter. To see the full list of supporters click here, scrolling to the bottom of the page.
At Connecting Country’s recent community bird monitoring workshop, participants identified the impact of cats on local birds as a priority for the community. Some local Landcare groups have also been working on managing issues of cats and local wildlife.
Photo from Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife
A great initiative!! I feel saddened every time i see MAAW post photos of cute little kittens needing homes in the local newspapers and imagine how many more birds, smalll reptiles and mammals will be killed as a result of each adoption.
Let’s hope this solution really takes off!
Thanks for you comments Pam, good points