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...
by Neil Sanderson | Apr 30, 2023 | Oscillot, Oscillot Installations
Last year we supplied this Oscillot cat proof fence system to customers in Richmond, Tasman. See the results as one of their cats takes a running jump.
by Neil Sanderson | Apr 19, 2023 | Purrfect Fence, Purrfect Fence Installations
New Zealand fences are seldom simple. Our hilly terrain means fences are often stepped, as in the photo here, or sloped. With Purrfect Fence, that’s no problem at all. The height of each arm can be set to provide a smooth top line for the cat containment system,...
by Neil Sanderson | Apr 14, 2023 | About CATFENCE, Funny stuff
Here at CATFENCE headquarters, our three kitties love to hang out with us – so much so that sometimes we can’t even find a place to sit down. I have two solutions to this problem: 1. Bring in another chair 2. Kneel on the floor while using my computer...
by Neil Sanderson | Apr 7, 2023 | Cat Restrictions
Cat owners in Wellington are being encouraged to participate in an online survey run by the city council, as part of a review of the animals bylaw. “We want to hear from cat owners in Wellington about cat ownership, including how you keep your cats, and thoughts...
by Neil Sanderson | Mar 26, 2023 | Products
Cat Containment Systems (catfence.nz) sells four patented types of cat fence system that we believe are the best on the market. In some cases, a combination of systems will be the best solution. There are various factors to consider when choosing a cat fence, but as a...
by Neil Sanderson | Mar 25, 2023 | Cat Roaming, Cat Safety, Wildlife Protection
In a recent broadcast of Our Changing World on RNZ National, senior producer Liz Garton went looking for a native New Zealand bat (pictured) and, along the way, found out how free-roaming cats are increasing the pressure on this elusive little mammal:...
