New Zealand is beginning to catch up with international moves to support responsible cat ownership. Cat containment rules remain patchy but, since 2018, six local councils have introduced bylaws requiring that pet cats be microchipped and the chip registered with the...
Since 2015, Cat Containment Systems (CATFENCE.NZ) has been helping cat owners keep their pets safe and happy at home, as the exclusive NZ distributor of the amazing Oscillot system. We’re a small Auckland-based company that grew out of a hobby business breeding...
In Australia, one in three cat owners keeps their feline pets contained on their own property. That rate is four times higher than in New Zealand, but some Australian councils say it’s still not enough to adequately protect native wildlife. Attempts by some...
As Cyclone Gabrielle slowly moves away from New Zealand, many in this country are counting the cost. And the cost is high. Families have lost loved ones. Homes have been washed away or toppled in landslides. Businesses and vital infrastructure have been destroyed....
Owning a cat can be expensive, especially if they require a lot of veterinary care. One of the best ways to keep them healthy – and save you money – is to keep them contained on your property, as explained in an article published today on nzherald.co.nz....
We always enjoying hearing Dr Kat Littlewood during her appearances on RNZ’s Nine to Noon programme with Kathryn Ryan. Kat is a veterinarian and lecturer in animal welfare in the School of Veterinary Science at Massey University. Her research focuses on...
Kiwi Gardener (“the magazine for gardeners who like to get their hands dirty”) has picked up on the cat-proof gardens trend. Writing in a recent issue, Molly Kelsey looks at the best ways to keep your cat safely in your garden (while keeping other cats...
Neil was a guest this afternoon on RNZ National (New Zealand’s national public radio network) to talk about the Oscillot cat fence system. The programme is The Panel, hosted by Wallace Chapman, with guest co-hosts Lana Searle and Ed Amon. The interview was very...
Catios, cat fences and the rise of the ‘cat containment’ industry is the headline on an article by Rob Stock published today on stuff.co.nz, New Zealand’s most popular news site. Rob interviewed Neil, our managing director, about the Oscillot cat...
We’re pleased to share some tips from International Cat Care, the nice folks who also sponsor International Cat Day on 8 August each year. PLUS… To celebrate International Cat Day, we’re having a sale! We’ll discount all Oscillot cat fence...
