One Cat, Two Cats

Cat fencing, and containment is rarely a topic in New Zealand. Start a discussion on most social media and the ignorant and aggressive comments will spew forth. I find it amazing that people will readily consider and purchase, chicken runs, dog-runs, and even rabbit or bird cages and housing, but almost go into apoplectic seizures of rage if you suggest an outside containment for their cats to enjoy and be safe in. Although some Councils are beginning to talk about cat management, in the context of protecting native birds, they have only looked at microchipping, bylaws, and potential enforcement regimes (including trapping and killing roaming cats that are not able to be identified). The options considered for, and by, cat owners are limited to keeping cats inside 24 hours, allowing them to free roam, or imposing a curfew (being kept inside at night). Clearly we have a long way to go when it comes to intelligent thinking about the welfare of our cats, and our wildlife. So today