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 […]
Ringtail Tally sheds light on importance of urban backyards
The annual Ringtail Tally kicks off these April school holidays, highlighting the important role urban backyards play in providing habitat for the critically endangered western ringtail possum. GeoCatch’s Nicole Lincoln says the Tally is a fun way to engage in citizen science in your backyard, local park or school grounds. “Our backyards and parks have […]
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 […]
Praise for responsible dog owners
Local dog owners were praised for training their pooches to live in harmony with western ringtail possums at GeoCatch’s Possum Avoidance Training last weekend. Dogs can cause injury and death to possums and other wildlife in our urban backyards through natural curiosity and predatory drive. Responsible dog owners are keen to prevent these behaviours, for […]
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 […]
