Resources for Cat Lovers

Keeping your cat safe at home

There are lots of reasons to keep your cat at home, but you may not be sure how to do this, how to get started, or what your options are.  Fortunately, there are now lots of resources available to give you ideas, encourage you along the way and even help you plan. 

Safe Cats - Catios and Cat Fencing NZ Facebook Group

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To get started why not take a look at these documents.  The NZ SPCA one is based on the South Australian one.  They both look at all the issues, and help give some answers to questions like "will my cat adjust?" as well as the broad benefits of keep your cat safe at home.


Good cats play at home (pdf) - South Australian cat and dog board 

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