by Neil Sanderson | Mar 25, 2023 | Climbing Posts, Oscillot, Purrfect Fence
Where can we ship to? We can ship some small items (see list below) anywhere in New Zealand. For larger items, we can only ship to non-rural addresses on the North Island or South Island. In other words we cannot ship larger items to rural addresses or to other...
by Neil Sanderson | Mar 7, 2023 | Cat Restrictions
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...
by Neil Sanderson | Feb 19, 2023 | Purrfect Fence
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...
by Neil Sanderson | Feb 17, 2023 | Cat Restrictions, Wildlife Protection
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...
by Neil Sanderson | Feb 15, 2023 | Cat Care
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....
by Neil Sanderson | Feb 15, 2023 | Cat Fights, Cat Roaming, Cat Safety
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....
by Neil Sanderson | Feb 1, 2023 | Cat Care, Cat Safety, Media coverage
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...
by Neil Sanderson | Jan 2, 2023 | Cat Care, Media coverage, Stimulation
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...
by Neil Sanderson | Oct 19, 2022 | Cat Safety, Media coverage, Wildlife Protection
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...
by Neil Sanderson | Oct 17, 2022 | Cat Safety, Media coverage, Wildlife Protection
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...
