Local dog owners join forces to help save possum lives
Local dog owners gathered at the Busselton Foreshore over the weekend for a special Possum Avoidance Training session, part of GeoCatch’s Pets Away, Possums Play program. The event aimed to protect the critically endangered Western Ringtail Possum by teaching dog owners practical techniques to reduce harmful interactions between their pets and local wildlife. Asher Lindberg […]
Locals Embrace Cat Containment
Local cat owners gathered recently at Peppermint Grove Beach for a successful DIY Catio Building Workshop, delivered by GeoCatch in partnership with the Shire of Capel, with funding from the State NRM Program. With growing interest in responsible pet ownership, an increasing number of cat owners are choosing to keep their pets safely contained in […]
DIY Catio Building Workshop at Peppermint Grove Beach
Find out about creating beautiful outdoor spaces for your cat to keep your pet and our local wildlife safe. GeoCatch and the Shire of Capel are running a free, interactive and informative DIY Catio (Cat Enclosure) Building Workshop on 4 October 10am to 12:30pm at Peppermint Grove Beach Community Centre. At the workshop you will […]
Vet Hospital Unveils First On-Site Catio
Busselton Vet Hospital is setting a new standard for responsible pet ownership by installing the region’s first-ever onsite catio —an enclosed outdoor space designed to keep cats safe while allowing them to enjoy the outdoors. This innovative addition aims to educate cat owners on the benefits of catios for feline wellbeing and local wildlife protection. […]
Cat owners keen for catios
Over 70 local cat owners came along to GeoCatch’s latest DIY Catio Building Workshop, held recently in Dalyellup. An increasing number of cat owners are opting to keep their cats contained in catios, a fully enclosed outdoor space connected to the home that allows cats to spend time outside while keeping wildlife safe. “Catios not […]
DIY Catio Building and Design Workshop coming to Dalyellup
Cat owners are becoming increasingly aware of the need to keep cats contained at all times to protect domestic cats and local wildlife. GeoCatch and the Shire of Capel are running a free, interactive DIY catio building and design workshop in Dalyellup to help you build your feline friend an affordable catio. Cat owners will […]
Dogs mind their manners around possums
Fifteen dogs and 21 of their owners came along to Possum Avoidance Training for dogs in Busselton on the weekend, presented by expert trainer Asher Lindberg from Geo Bay Dog Training. As part of GeoCatch’s Pets Away, Possums Play program, this workshop gives participants the tools to manage their dog’s behavior around wildlife, ensuring pets and local […]
Catio program reaches milestone
GeoCatch is excited to celebrate the six-month mark of its catio rebate program, a wildlife protection initiative that promotes responsible cat ownership while safeguarding local wildlife. The program aims to protect native birds and marsupials such as the critically endangered Western Ringtail Possum, whilst giving domestic cats a stimulating outdoor environment to enjoy. The rebate […]
Vets support catios
Our local veterinary practices are passionate about supporting GeoCatch’s Catio Rebate. They are big supporters because they know first-hand what a big difference a catio can make to both the safety of domestic cats and local wildlife. Pictured here is Helen and Dr Kate Hunt from GEOvet. Since 1995, GEOvet has been providing […]
Catio cats on the increase
An increasing number of local cat owners are opting to keep their cats contained in catios, a fully enclosed outdoor space connected to a house that allows cats freedom to spend time outside while keeping wildlife safe. Responsible cat owners flocked into Margaret River Mitre 10 for a DIY Catio Building Workshop to learn how […]
