Trauma is the leading cause of death for cats. But it is possible to change this shocking reality and keep our beloved companions safe.
Spread through cat fights, infection rates are high in cats who roam, with up to 15% of pet cats with outdoor access infected.
Australia is home to more than 90 species of venomous snakes. Treatment for snake bites can cost thousands of dollars and often requires specialist care.
Can be deadly and can be very expensive to treat.
Chronic exposure to UV light is the primary cause of squamous cell carcinomas in cats, especially those with white fur.
The two most common reasons that cats visit the vet in Australia – wounds and abscesses – are primarily due to roaming-related injuries.
Do you and your cat share a cottage, caravan, apartment, share-house, duplex, house, or farm? No matter what your situation, there are many different practical and affordable options to keep your cat safe at home.
The three main types of cat containment are: exclusively indoors, indoors with an outdoor enclosure, or indoors with an outdoor space surrounded by an escape-proof fence.
Learn about what your cat needs and how to help them live their best lives with all our resources
Cats can live happily at home without roaming.
Find out how to enclose your outdoor spaces so your cat can enjoy fresh air safely.
Share this information with fellow cat owners and encourage them to keep their cats safe at home.
Keeping Cats Safe at Home is a ground-breaking four-year project that aims to encourage and support cat carers everywhere to keep their pets indoors. Using research, education, and targeted desexing, we’re hoping to keep cats safe, improve animal welfare education, and protect the natural environment and our beautiful wildlife animals.
If allowed to roam outside, your cat may be vulnerable to a variety of risks (like sustaining an injury from cars) or damage your local community by preying on native wildlife. For purpose-built resources on creating a home where your cat can feel loved, stimulated, and engaged, you can contact our Keeping Cats Safe at Home team at safecats@rspcansw.org.au.
RSPCA NSW have created and implemented feline management toolkits with 11 NSW partner councils, including:
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