300 CATS DESEXED IN THE KEEPING CATS SAFE AT HOME PROJECT

300 CATS DESEXED IN THE KEEPING CATS SAFE AT HOME PROJECT

Launched by RSPCA NSW in June 2022, the Keeping Cats Safe At Home Project has seen remarkable success in Weddin Shire. In partnership with RSPCA NSW and Weddin Landcare, the Council offers free desexing and microchipping of cats.

The program celebrated a key achievement on 6 June 2024 with the desexing of the 300th cat.

Educational outreach began in August 2023, with representatives from RSPCA, Weddin Landcare Coordinator, Melanie Cooper & Council Ranger Allison Knowles visiting schools to teach students about cat care, desexing, microchipping, and the importance of keeping cats indoors.

The final stage involves distributing free Catnet enclosures to eligible residents, with 30 enclosures provided so far.

This initiative was showcased at the 2024 Henry Lawson Festival and will be promoted at the Grenfell Annual Show.

The project concludes in December 2024 or until allocated funding is exhausted. We hope to continue making significant strides in cat welfare and wildlife protection.