Keep your cat inside
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Summary
Cats are the number one cause of non-natural bird deaths globally. Help reduce the pressure on native wildlife by keeping your cat inside.
Description
Did you know that house cats are the number one cause of non-natural bird deaths globally? It is estimated that cats kill over 2 billion birds and 12 billion small mammals every year.
That is absolutely mind-boggling. But simply by keeping your beloved pet inside instead of letting them roam free, you can help reduce the number of fatalities experienced by local wildlife. A boost that many populations desperately need right now. And as a plus, indoor cats tend to live healthier, longer lives than their outdoor counterparts.
That is absolutely mind-boggling. But simply by keeping your beloved pet inside instead of letting them roam free, you can help reduce the number of fatalities experienced by local wildlife. A boost that many populations desperately need right now. And as a plus, indoor cats tend to live healthier, longer lives than their outdoor counterparts.
Tips
• It is possible to let your cat outside on a leash or lead. Even take them for walks!
• You can also build a catio — an outdoor enclosure for your pet to hang out in.
• If you do decide to let your cat wander, be sure to attach a bell to its collar. This will make it much harder for them to sneak up on their prey.
• Pet overpopulation is a huge problem, so if your pet is ever outside, be sure to get them fixed to avoid unwanted litters of kittens.
• If your cat has trouble adjusting to being inside and is scratching your furniture, you can trim their nails to remove the sharp point and reduce damage.
• You can also build a catio — an outdoor enclosure for your pet to hang out in.
• If you do decide to let your cat wander, be sure to attach a bell to its collar. This will make it much harder for them to sneak up on their prey.
• Pet overpopulation is a huge problem, so if your pet is ever outside, be sure to get them fixed to avoid unwanted litters of kittens.
• If your cat has trouble adjusting to being inside and is scratching your furniture, you can trim their nails to remove the sharp point and reduce damage.
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