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How to keep your cat

happy & safe

We strongly promote that our adopted kitties are kept
safe indoors and in outdoor enclosures.

NSW local councils have commenced bringing in their own requirements for containing Written by
cats to owners’ properties 24/7. These needs vary by each council, however the intent is Deb Rouse
shared: your cat should not roam off your property, and to keep wildlife safe. We strongly
support these changes as this also means greater Email Deb: cats@
safety for your cat. DoggieRescue.com

Come to the DR cattery and
Many people struggle to accept that their cat will be happy in their own
see how these principles home and outdoor property. Yes, generally cats will get bored with the same
are applied environment every day. Please consider my hints to keep cats happy and
stimulated, while also being safe indoors and in outdoor enclosures.

Top hints for

happy cats

Provide a room with a view - a “cat TV”

Many people are now aware of how important a window with
a view is, to keep a cat entertained. A view applies to indoor
spaces and also to outdoor enclosures. A cat is a working
animal, and their senses should be “worked” to keep a cat
stimulated and happy. This means sights, sounds, smells/
scents, textures for their touch and even tastes.

A view may consist of:

• your normal street activity or even the neighbours ’
gardens,
• a part of your garden with plants to attract birds and
butterflies, and
• a bird feeder or one or more shallow water bowls to
attract bees, birds and lizards.
Lil has a favourite spot
You may be kind to native animals providing food and outdoors which catches
fresh water, and these animals are safe from your cats the sun and from where
and your cats are safe from the other animals. she can watch the action.