Local Vets encourage catio installs
Dr Richard Lucas from Busselton Vet Hospital is encouraging cat owners to take advantage of GeoCatch’s $200 catio rebate to keep your cat safe. “Catio’s are vital to keeping your cat safe and protecting our native wildlife, and I’m speaking from personal experience. We’ve felt the heartbreak of a cat disappearing for days or getting […]
New Community Resource for Responsible Pet Owners
Following the success of two recent cat enclosure rebates in the Bunbury and Geographe Bay regions, South West Catchments Council (SWCC) is teaming up with GeoCatch and SAFE Bunbury to provide more support to responsible pet owners through a new Facebook community group. The ‘Responsible Pet Owners SW WA’ group has been created for pet […]
Cats in catios becoming a social norm
Cat owners gathered in large numbers to learn how to keep their cats and wildlife safe at GeoCatch’s Catio (cat enclosure) and Gardening for Wildlife Workshop last weekend at Busselton Bunnings. An increasing number of local cat owners are opting to keep their cats contained in catios, a fully enclosed outdoor space connected to your […]
Catio rebate keeps cats and wildlife safe
Have you heard of a catio? GeoCatch is offering a $200 rebate for cat owners in the Geographe Bay Catchment to install a new catio. A catio is a fully enclosed outdoor space that allows your cat to spend time outside your home and keep wildlife safe. Animal behavioralists and the RSPCA agree that cats […]
Catio Rebate Launched
Do you want to give your cat outdoor access to fresh air, allow it to bask in the sun, and observe the world while remaining safe on your property? GeoCatch is offering a rebate for cat owners to install a new cat enclosure for their beloved feline. Eligible cat owners need to register for the […]
Citizen science helps understand possums in backyards
Busselton and Dunsborough residents have turned their torches to the trees for the 2022 Western Ringtail Possum Tally. An increase in participation by residents in the annual Ringtail Tally has helped improve the understanding of western ringtail possum habitat in urban backyards and public open space. In its 7th consecutive year, the Tally builds a […]
Pets’ Night In saves wildlife
Together with local film and TV actor Myles Pollard, responsible pet owners have saved lives this week by committing to keep their pets contained or inside for the inaugural Pets Night In. The event was held on 11 April to coincide with National Pet Day. GeoCatch and Pets Night In Ambassador Myles Pollard encouraged pet […]
Supporting pet owners for Pets’ Night In
GeoCatch has sourced a suite of experts to support pet owners transition their dogs and cats indoors for Pets’ Night In. Held on National Pet Day, Monday 11th April, Pets’ Night In asks pet owners to pledge to keep their pets inside or contained to protect pets and wildlife. “Keeping pets indoors and contained to […]
Pets’ Night In: Pets Inside Saves Lives
Pet owners are encouraged to join local film and television actor Myles Pollard and keep their cats and dogs indoors or contained for Pets’ Night In, Monday 11 April. The inaugural event coincides with National Pet Day and encourages pet owners to protect their pets and local wildlife by keeping them safe and contained. Myles […]
Saving possums through soft toy sales
Proceeds from the sale of western ringtail possum soft toys are being used to purchase possum rehabilitation manuals for local vets. The manuals support vet staff to assess and manage western ringtail possums that come into their care. Busselton Vet Hospital was presented with their copy of the Possum Manual this week, with other local […]
