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 | 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 8, 2017 | Cat Roaming, Cat Safety, Road Accidents
Paddles, the famous “First Cat of New Zealand,” was killed by a car yesterday in Auckland. Paddles was a polydactyl from the SPCA, and she become a worldwide sensation on Twitter when her mum, Jacinda Ardern, became the country’s Prime Minister last...
by Neil Sanderson | Jul 26, 2017 | Cat Restrictions
Great news! A proposal that could lead to compulsory microchipping and some form of registration for cats has become official policy for Local Government New Zealand. The proposal gained 51% approval yesterday at an annual meeting of LGNZ, which represents local...
by Neil Sanderson | Sep 22, 2016 | Cat Restrictions, Cat Roaming
As you’ve probably seen and heard by now, the National Cat Management Strategy Group yesterday released its draft National Cat Strategy for consultation. The NCMSG is a self-appointed lobby group including organisations such as the SPCA, the NZ Veterinary...
