Mar 19, 2024 | Adopting, Kittens, Tips
It’s kitten season! Some of us have already experienced the joy of adopting a little kitten for the first time. This is an exciting and fun time – but there are also some key steps you can take to help your new kitten adjust to their new environment and life with...
Feb 14, 2023 | Adopting, Behaviour, Health, Safety
In short, we say yes! There are many pros to keeping cats indoors at all times – and the few cons can be managed. The debate about whether cats should be kept indoors or allowed outdoors is a long-standing one. Vets, animal welfare organisations, cat shelters and...
Oct 27, 2022 | Adopting, Tips
Are you renting and want to adopt a cat but are unsure what the new rules about having a pet are? Or do you already have a cat and need to find a rental property? The Cat People of Melbourne advises you to do 2 things in both of these situations – understand your new...
Apr 28, 2022 | Adopting, Behaviour
One of the first steps in getting your rescue cat to trust you is to practice patience. Building trust with a new cat will take time, and you may even experience injury if you rush the process. In addition to putting yourself in danger of an attack, rushing this...