Home Keeping Cats Safe at Home Not all Cat Videos are Funny Did You Know? Trauma is the leading cause of death for cats. But it is possible to change this shocking reality and keep our beloved companions safe. Cats kept safe at home live on average 15 years, compared to 4.5 years for cats who are allowed to roam. Shocking Statistics Almost 1 in 4 cat owners have at some point owned a cat who just never came home. Less than 10% of lost cats are reunited with their owners. Less than 3 in 10 cats that are hit by a car will survive their injuries. 2 in 3 Australian cat caregivers have lost a cat to a roaming-related accident, half of these involved being hit by a car. Learn how you can keep your cat safe at home. 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. Take action today!The Cost of Roaming FIV infections Spread through cat fights, infection rates are high in cats who roam, with up to 15% of pet cats with outdoor access infected. Snake bites 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. Paralysis ticks Can be deadly and can be very expensive to treat. Skin cancer Chronic exposure to UV light is the primary cause of squamous cell carcinomas in cats, especially those with white fur. Veterinary Visits The two most common reasons that cats visit the vet in Australia – wounds and abscesses – are primarily due to roaming-related injuries. Take Action Not all cat videos are funny, and many highlight the preventable dangers our furry friends face. By keeping our cats safe at home, we can ensure they live longer, healthier lives. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place! Find out everything you need to know to protect your beloved cat: Visit our website Learn about what your cat needs and how to help them live their best lives with all our resources. Your Resources Cat Curfew Implement a night-time curfew as the first step on the journey to the safe-at-home lifestyle. Find Out How Optimise your environment Find out how to enclose your outdoor spaces so your cat can enjoy fresh air safely. Discover How Educate Others Share this information with fellow cat owners and encourage them to keep their cats safe at home. Educate othersShare Your Story Have you lost a cat to a roaming-related accident? Do you have a cat who has made the transition to living safe at home? Share your story with us on social media using #NotAllCatVideosAreFunny and help raise awareness about the importance of keeping cats safe. Together, we can make a difference. Let’s protect our feline friends from unnecessary harm and ensure they live their best lives. FOLLOW US Show us your SETUP! Name(Required) please enter your nameYour kitty/kitties names Please enter your cat or cats namesEmail(Required) Please enter your emailPostcode(Required) Please enter your postcodeFile(Required)Max. file size: 64 MB. Close Join the Cat-ch up! Join the Cat-ch up and enjoy exclusive offers, regular campaign updates, and more information to set your home up for a happy, safe and thriving cat. Plus sign up today for your discount code. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Postcode(Required) Are you a Robot?(Required) Yes No Personal Information Collection Notice By completing this form, you are providing personal information to RSPCA NSW (we, us, or our). 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What are the aims and benefits of Keeping Cats Safe at Home? – Keeping Cats Safe at Home aims to encourage and support cat owners to prevent their cats from roaming away from their properties both to keep cats safe and to protect native wildlife. – The project will create tailored toolkits for 11 partner council areas across NSW as well as resources to equip cat lovers everywhere with the knowledge and skills to help their cats live their best life at home. – Social science and ecology research will be undertaken to monitor the effectiveness of the campaign so we can apply what we learn in other locations in NSW and further afield. Who are the Keeping Cats Safe at Home partner councils? Blue Mountains City Council\ Byron Shire Council Campbelltown City Council City of Parramatta Hornsby Shire Council Kyogle Council Northern Beaches Council Shoalhaven City Council Tweed Shire Council Walgett Shire Council Weddin Shire Council
