RSPCA Policy A08 Cat management
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Article ID: 160
Last updated: 09 Dec, 2009
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RSPCA Australia believes that cats play an important role in the Australian family and community as companions |
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RSPCA Australia recognises that responsible cat ownership means owners accepting full responsibility for cats in terms of their welfare, as well as meeting the standards for cat management that are expected by the community. |
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Government policy on the management of cats in the community must maintain a balance between the need to ensure the welfare of cats and the need to reduce the potential negative impacts of cats on humans and wildlife. |
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Any program for the control of cats must adopt a holistic, strategic and humane approach and aim to:
- recognise the value of cats as companion animals and improve the overall welfare of cats
- reduce the impact of hunting by cats
- reduce the incidence of public nuisance caused by uncontrolled cats
- incorporate measures to cover the whole cat population and thus address all sources of the problem.
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Containment of cats |
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RSPCA Australia encourages the containment of cats in an enclosed area, at a minimum from dusk until dawn. Containment of cats during this period can help to protect cats from disease and injury through fighting and accidents, increase the opportunity for owner-animal interaction and reduce the impact of hunting by cats and disturbance caused to neighbours |
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Where cats are contained, steps must be taken to ensure that adequate exercise and environmental enrichment are available. Access to an outdoor escape-proof enclosure can greatly increase the opportunity for activity and stimulation for confined cats. |
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