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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...
Cat licences in Canada, plans to ban roaming
The Canadian city of Guelph is moving towards banning roaming cats within the next five years. Guelph City Council's Committee of the Whole approved a new animal control bylaw on Monday, which includes a CAD$25 cat licence by 2018. The recommended bylaw goes to full...
National Cat Strategy draft is a good start
As you've probably seen and heard by now, the National Cat Management Strategy Group yesterday released its draft National Cat Strategy for consultation. The NCMSG is a self-appointed lobby group including organisations such as the SPCA, the NZ Veterinary Association...