We strongly encourage new adoptive parents to keep their kitten inside. Even when the cat is grown we don't recommend letting her out on her own. If a cat is not allowed to roam free she soon becomes used to the idea that inside the house is her territory and she will be perfectly happy.

Studies have shown that cats that are allowed out do not live on average more than 4 years. Keeping your cat inside can save a lot of heartache and also save the money you may have to spend on expensive surgery and treatment if a car or a dog injures your cat. Cats can also do a lot of harm to native birds and animals. There is quite a bit of anti-cat sentiment in Australia so it is important to be a responsible cat owner.

If you are out a lot and are worried your cat may become bored inside then you could consider getting 2 kittens and/or installing a cat enclosure so she can go outside in safety.

We have four Playparks and all our cats love them. You can see in the photos above how Chelsea, our Devon Rex, enjoys her Playpark but you can also see that the rosella appreciates it just as much!
Our playparks were all installed by Hendrik from CatZone.
If you live in the Sydney region Hendrik is happy to visit your home and discuss designs that are best suited to your home. He can also supply playparks in kit form if you would like to install it yourself. Hendrik can be contacted on 02 9939 7709.

If you are not in Sydney you can contact Catnip Pet Playparks to find an installer in your city.

Aussie Cat Enclosures is a family owned and operated business based at Redland Bay Queensland.
They built their first enclosures for their beloved ragdolls that just love being outside now.
Their enclosures are extremely strong and durable due to the 3.25mm wire they have their
welded mesh manufactured from.

CatMax Clearnet Enclosures also offer safe outdoor playgrounds for your cat. Clearnet is virtually invisible and is a good option if you have a balcony or verandah that you would like to enclose. If you live in a unit please don't let your cat onto the balcony assuming she won't attempt to jump because you are more than one floor above ground. Many cats are killed and injured each year when they jump from balconies, sometimes several floors high.

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