by Neil Sanderson | Jun 27, 2018 | Cat Safety, Oscillot
We’re looking forward to another visit to Hamilton for the Hamilton Cat Club’s 67th All Breeds Show, on Sunday 8 July. The show will be at Hamilton Gardens, and will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm. Come and meet some adorable cats and find out how...
by Neil Sanderson | Jun 25, 2018 | Oscillot Installations
This was an interesting bit of cat-proofing we did recently for the owners of two cats who live in a central Auckland strata unit. The challenge was to prevent their cats escaping through, or over, an aluminium fence. The fence was only 1.2m high and had large gaps....
by Neil Sanderson | Jun 5, 2018 | Cat Safety, Oscillot
We had a great time at the NZCF National Show in Wellington this past weekend. Thank you to all the organisers, volunteers, judges and exhibitors – and especially to the wonderful cats! Check out some photos from the show below. We also enjoyed a visit with...
by Neil Sanderson | Apr 29, 2018 | Cat Safety, Oscillot
It’s always a pleasure to be back at the Auckland Cat Club all-breeds show. Despite stormy weather, there was a good turn-out of cats, cat owners and general public yesterday at the Western Springs Gardens Community Centre. Congratulations to all the winners,...
by Neil Sanderson | Mar 9, 2018 | Cat Safety, Oscillot
Well, day one is finished, and a great warm-up it was for this weekend at the North Shore Home & Garden Show. We have a spot outside with all-day sun, so we’ll be packing sunscreen and hats tomorrow. Admission to the show is only $8, so please consider...
by Neil Sanderson | Mar 5, 2018 | Cat Safety, Oscillot
We’ll be at the Home & Garden Show this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Auckland North Shore Events Centre. Come and see us – and the other 220 exhibitors. You could win a $9000 outdoor kitchen!
by Neil Sanderson | Jan 5, 2018 | Cat Roaming, Cat Safety, Wildlife Protection
This letter to the editor, published in the Salt Lake Tribune, offers a great summary of reasons why cats should not be allowed to roam freely. The author is a veterinarian. Although the author suggests keeping cats indoors, or in a catio, we would also encourage cat...
by Neil Sanderson | Jan 4, 2018 | Non-Roaming Cats, Stimulation
Keeping your cat safe at home with a good quality of life requires two things: 1. a secure area from which your cat cannot escape, 2. lots of things for your cat to do so that they get exercise, get social interaction and don’t get bored Fortunately, neither of...
by Neil Sanderson | Nov 22, 2017 | Cat Roaming
We’ve written before about the studies, where researchers put GPS trackers on people’s cats, and then show them where their pet has travelled. Invariably, cat owners are amazed at how far their pets wander, often crossing busy streets in the process. The...
by Neil Sanderson | Nov 18, 2017 | Cat Roaming, Disappearance
Ollie the cat was one of the lucky ones. He was found in Takapuna, Auckland after disappearing five months earlier from Botany. Somehow, this one-year-old cat had made it across the Waitemata Harbour, travelling about 30km from his home. An Oscillot system could have...
