New Year Cat Checklist
Kickstart 2025 with these feline-friendly tips from The Cat Protection Society of Victoria to ensure your cat is happy, healthy, and loved all year round!
Volunteer Tasks
This document includes a list of all volunteer tasks. It includes suggestions for AM volunteers, PM volunteers and also more general tasks.
Laundry Tips (videos)
This series of videos demonstrates how to correctly clean and use our onsite washing machines and dryers.
What to consider before going on holidays when you have a Pet
Heading on Holidays? Don’t Forget Your Pets! Planning a trip? From finding trusted pet sitters to prepping your pet’s travel needs, there’s a lot to consider to keep them safe and happy. Learn how to plan for your furry friend’s care while you’re away.
Foraging 101
This fact sheet outlines different foraging activities which encourage cats to use their natural hunting and scavenging instincts, often by hiding treats in toys or around the environment. This mental stimulation keeps them engaged, especially beneficial for indoor or shelter cats.
Shelter Cat Enrichment
This document outlines activities and practices designed to keep shelter cats mentally and physically stimulated. Enrichment can include toys, scratching posts, playtime, and hiding spaces, which help reduce boredom and stress, improving their well-being.
Reading your Cat’s Body Language
This fact sheet outlines how a cay uses different body postures to communicate their emotions. Being attentive to these signals can help in managing a cat’s environment and enhancing their comfort.
Battersea Cat Interaction Guidelines
Battersea offers specific guidelines for safe and positive interactions with cats, especially useful for shelter or rescue environments. These guidelines help handlers and adopters engage respectfully with cats, encouraging trust and reducing stress.
Understanding your Cat’s Body Language
This fact sheet outlines how a cat uses its body to show you how they are feeling. Recognising these different types of body language can help to understand their unique personality, needs, and emotions, fostering a stronger bond.
Understanding Feline Body Language
This fact sheet outlines how to interpret a cat’s physical signals, like facial gestures, tail movements, and body posture, to gauge their mood, comfort level, and intentions. Recognising these cues can improve interactions and prevent stress or aggression.