Keeping Cats Safe at Home

Overview

We are one of 11 Councils taking part in the RSPCA NSW Keeping Cats Safe at Home project.

The Keeping Cats Safe at Home project aims to promote responsible cat ownership.

It will do this by educating and encouraging cat owners to keep their cats safely contained at home to enhance their welfare and reduce the impacts that cats have on wildlife.

Programs and initiatives

Keeping cat safe at home consultation

Consultation with stakeholders about keeping cats safe at home has now concluded. Project activities begun in May 2022 and this page will be updated with information on how to get involved. Have a look at some of the interesting outcomes.

Discounts on cat nets available

Keeping Cats Safe at Home program partner 'Catnets' has provided vouchers for residents to receive a 15% discount on their catnet products. Pick a voucher up from Council.

About the Keeping Cats Safe at Home project

The four year Keeping Cats Safe at Home project encourages cat owners to keep their cats safely contained at home to enhance feline welfare and reduce the impacts that cats have on wildlife.

Long Live the Cat campaign

RSPCA NSW ran the Long Live the Cat campaign between 25 and 31 July. The campaign aimed to increase the value of cats, promote best-practice cat guardianship, and encourage cat owners to keep their cats safe at home.

Tis the season for kittens

November is the start of Kitten Season in Australia, when the weather warms up and there's an increase in cats and kittens being turned over to animal welfare agencies.

More project information

Join the Cat-ch up

Enjoy exclusive offers, campaign updates, and information to set your home up for a happy, safe and thriving cat. Plus sign up for your discount code.

Subscribe to Keeping Cats Safe at Home

Helpful RSPCA guides

Visit the RSPCA Cat Resources page for more information on keeping cats safe at home. Guides include:

What to do if you find a cat
Make staying at home fun for your cat
Feline Fun and Playtime
Enrichment: Help your cat live their best life at home
A Guide to Interactive String Play
Keeping your cat happy and healthy at home
How to keep your cats safe at home
Creating the Purrfect Haven
Introducing your new cat to your dog
Introducing your new cat to your existing feline family
Settling your cat into the family
Transitioning to the safe-at-home lifestyle
A Guide to Harness Training Your Cat
Cat urban impacts

This project has been assisted by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust.

RSPCA NSW is a community-based, not-for-profit, animal welfare charity that protects, cares for, treats and rehomes animals across New South Wales.