A stray and feral cat trapping program will begin next month in Sandford.
A free cat microchipping clinic will also be held at the Sandford Hall on 16 August from 11am to 1pm, to promote responsible pet ownership across the South Arm Peninsula.
The Sandford Cat Management Project, run by the Ten Lives Cat Centre, Landcare Tasmania, and the Sandford Cat Management Group, is trapping cats to reduce the number of stray and feral cats in Sandford and protect native wildlife in the area.
The trapping period will occur across the month of September.
Where will trapping take place?
Trapping will occur in areas where there have been confirmed sightings of stray or feral cats, or community feedback that cats are roaming in the area.
When will traps be set?
Traps will be set in the late afternoon after 4pm and checked by 9.30am each day in accordance with animal welfare requirements.
What should cat owners do?
To help avoid your pet being accidentally trapped, we encourage all cat owners to:
- Keep cats safely contained on their property, particularly overnight, during the trapping period.
- Ensure your cat’s microchip details are up to date.
What happens if my pet cat is trapped?
All trapped cats will be transported to Ten Lives Cat Centre. If a trapped cat is microchipped, staff will scan the microchip and contact the registered owner so their pet can be safely reunited with them. Cat owners can be assured their pet will be well cared for while at Ten Lives.
Thank you for helping support this important initiative to protect Sandford’s native wildlife and promote responsible cat ownership.
If you have any questions about the trapping program, please call Ten Lives on 03 6278 2111.