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Radio programme: Bats versus cats

Radio programme: Bats versus cats

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:...
What insurance claims show about cat health

What insurance claims show about cat health

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....
Changing cat containment to keep cats content

Changing cat containment to keep cats content

by Neil Sanderson | Jun 2, 2022 | Cat Roaming, Cat Safety, Non-Roaming Cats, Wildlife Protection

New Zealand is a nation of cat lovers. We have one of the highest rates of cat ownership in the world, says University of Canterbury master’s student Sarah Chamberlain (pictured), who has dedicated her thesis to better understanding people’s engagement in and attitude...
Cat owners urged to keep pets ‘happy at home’

Cat owners urged to keep pets ‘happy at home’

by Neil Sanderson | Sep 24, 2020 | Cat Roaming

Cat owners in East Fremantle, Western Australia, are being encouraged to keep their cats ‘Happy at Home’, as this extends their average life expectancy from just three years to between 12 and 18 years, while helping preserve the 46 per cent of Australia’s threatened...
Does my cat need to roam to be happy?

Does my cat need to roam to be happy?

by Neil Sanderson | Jul 19, 2019 | Cat Roaming, Non-Roaming Cats

Many people think that keeping a cat contained, i.e. not letting it roam beyond their own property, will lead to an unhappy cat. But experts agree that this is simply untrue. The Government of Victoria puts it this way: Contrary to popular belief, cats don’t...
Lucky break for free-roaming cat Wilbur

Lucky break for free-roaming cat Wilbur

by Neil Sanderson | May 27, 2019 | Cat Roaming, Disappearance

We’re delighted to hear that Wilbur the roaming cat was found – 25km from his home in Cambridge – after he showed up at Waikato Hospital in Hamilton. But it seems that Wilbur’s safe return to his owner, after 16 days away from home, owes an...
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