Choose your own (indoor) adventure in Council cat comp

Everyone wants their cat to live their best life, but that doesn’t have to mean roaming the streets, threatening local wildlife and putting themselves at risk. 

Supported by the RSPCA, Council is giving away eight cat enclosures to show that your feline friend can live a safe and fulfilling life indoors or in an outdoors structure.  

Jodie Parnell, Acting Lead, Ranger Services said the idea that cats need to roam outdoors has changed – owners can provide a safe and suitable environment for their cat at home all day, every day. 

“We want to encourage cat owners to create fun, stimulating and enclosed adventure playgrounds that gives their moggies joy and keeps them safe from harm,” Ms Parnell said. 

“We know that cats safely contained at home are at less risk of injury from cars, dogs and other cats,” she said. 

“Get peace of mind and give your cat a better chance to enjoy a longer, healthier life by keeping them contained.”  

Ms Parnell said the competition was one element of the RSPCA campaign ‘Keeping Cats Safe at Home’ being supported by several councils across NSW. The community should expect to see more education and resources targeted at cat owners throughout the year. 

• eight Catnet vouchers (valued at $500 each) redeemed to create a personalised outdoor containment system for your cat 

• accessories valued at $125 to bring the wow factor to their new enclosures – shade cloth, scratch post, catnip plant, cubby and litter tray. 

Entrants need to live in the Shoalhaven and answer the simple question ‘Why is it important to keep your cat safe at home?’. 

To go in the running head to Council’s website. Competition closes on Friday 22 March.