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Great day at National Cat Show in Christchurch
214 cats, and a few thousand cat lovers filling a slightly chilly gymnasium at the YMCA in Christchurch. That was the 2017 National Cat Show and it was a triumph of organisation by the host Canterbury All Breeds Cat Club. We were pleased to be on hand, showing the Oscillot cat fence.
See Oscillot in Christchurch this weekend, get a free measure and quote
HELLO CHRISTCHURCH! We’ll be offering free measures and quotes for the Oscillot cat containment systems next Monday (Queen’s Birthday) and Tuesday in Christchurch.
Oscillot cat fence at the Auckland Cat Show
A bit of rain today, but still loads of fun for families at the Royal Easter Show in Auckland. And a special treat this year is the Auckland Cat Club's annual show. We were pleased to be part of the show again this year, with our demonstration Oscillot cat fence, our...
Are non-roaming cats high maintenance?
When you keep your cats at home using the Oscillot system, you may find that they expect you to keep them amused. We recommend lots of cat toys, climbing posts and cuddle time. And if you don't mind, serve them dinner on demand. š [31 Mar 2017]
Australia continues to lead on cat containment
Our neighbours in Australia could teach New Zealand quite a bit about protecting native wildlife through cat containment. We just spotted this news item from the Border News (serving the twin cities of Albury, NSW and Wodonga, Victoria which sit across the Murray...
Oscillot system keeps dog safe at home
We recently supplied an Oscillot system to Gary and Dianne in Thames. They were keen to see how it would work at keeping their little dog Molly safe. And here's the verdict: I found installing the paddles very simple and it was instant reaction with our little Molly....
OscillotĀ® for dogs?
OscillotĀ® is a great way to keep your cat safe, but many people have asked us whether it can also prevent dogs from roaming. We hope to find out soon. Notice that in the video the fence is only 1.5m tall (the recommended height for cat fencing is 1.8m) and there are...
New video: Oscillot cat containment fence
We've updated out promotional video. Watch these clever cats try - and fail - to defeat the Oscillot system! 14 December 2016
1500 roaming cats impounded, owners face fines
Moreton Bay regional council near Brisbane impounded more than 1500 roaming cats in the past year, with fines up to AUD$235 for owners, reports the North Lakes Times. Dakabin RSPCA acting shelter manager Claire McCarthy (pictured) said roaming cats were a ābig...