by Neil Sanderson | Apr 12, 2024 | Cat Roaming
Over the years there have been several studies that tracked free-roaming cats, using GPS collars and cameras. And always, the owners of these cats were astounded (if not terrified) when they were shown how far their beloved pets had travelled. These excursions crossed...
by Neil Sanderson | Mar 30, 2024 | Cat Care
Have you ever wondered: “Why does my cat purr?” Is it a sign of happiness, a call for attention, or something more? Cats purr by rapid movement of the laryngeal muscles, orchestrated by neural oscillators in the brain. Here’s the delightful Felix, a...
by Neil Sanderson | Feb 21, 2024 | Cat Restrictions, Cat Roaming
Since the introduction of new cat containment regulations last August, the City of Whittlesea, Australia has seen positive benefits for cats, the community and wildlife, reports the North Central Review. “In just the first six months of the new regulations...
by Neil Sanderson | Jan 29, 2024 | Cat Care
Did you know that a cat’s sense of smell is about 14 times better than a human’s? Or that the pupils in cats’ eyes can expand up to 300-fold when it’s darker, while human pupils grow only 15 times bigger? Although it may seem like cats are far more...
by Neil Sanderson | Jan 13, 2024 | Purrfect Fence Installations
Purrfect Fence has now been available in New Zealand for one year, and we celebrated that anniversary with our biggest installation so far, an 82-metre long project at the NZ Cat Foundation sanctuary in Auckland. The NZCF cares for unwanted cats and kittens in a...
by Neil Sanderson | Sep 6, 2023 | Cat Pads, Exercise, Stimulation
We had some requests for an item that could be used as a scratching surface or as a wall-mounted platform or bridge for cats. And now we’ve created it! Introducing Big&Strong cat pads. You can use them loose on the floor or on furniture. Or attach them...
by Neil Sanderson | Aug 5, 2023 | Cat Restrictions, Cat Safety, Wildlife Protection
Parliament’s Environment Committee has recommended that a national cat management law be enacted, requiring that companion cats be microchipped, registered and desexed (with exemptions for registered cat breeders). The Committee was considering a petition...
by Neil Sanderson | Jul 28, 2023 | Cat Care, Climbing Posts, Stimulation
Cats are wonderful companions, but it can be infuriating to come home and find your favourite sofa or armchair in tatters. You may wonder why your cat is doing this and how to stop it. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind this behavior and provide some...
by Neil Sanderson | Jul 11, 2023 | Media coverage, Wildlife Protection
Predator Free New Zealand today published their 5 ways to up your game as a responsible cat owner. “Our roaming domestic cats are hunting tens of thousands of native wildlife every year. So, how can we manage the risk our cats pose? This guide provides 5 ways to...
by Neil Sanderson | May 29, 2023 | Purrfect Fence, Purrfect Fence Installations
Sometimes, inset fence posts, such as the ones you can see in this photograph, can be a challenge for cat-proofing, but Purrfect Fence handles them easily. As a rule-of-thumb, Purrfect Fence brackets are installed on the innermost surfaces of a fence – in this...
