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Nine Lives Day
Saving Feline Lives
Looking for a feline companion to brighten your life?
Nine Lives Day will be held on February 19th 2012- this is your chance to visit the shelter and adopt one of our beautiful cats or kittens and save a feline life. There will …
MOGGIES
Moggies.com.au has been going strong since it’s launch in September 2010. Moggies.com.au was set up and conceived by Cat Protection Society of Victoria’s Executive Director, Dr. Carole Webb, to help promote responsible cat ownership and increase shelter adoptions.
2011 was a good year for Moggies.com.au- Over 50 organisations nationwide registered …
Truda’s pedigrees need rehoming
Registered breeder and founder of the Australian Mist breed, Truda, is rehoming a number of her pedigree cats, due to very sad personal circumstances.
Up for rehoming are MAINE COONS and AUSTRALIAN MISTS
They range in ages and come with papers and any certificates/ribbons they’ve won. All cats are microchipped, vaccinated and …
Bye Bye Bella!
Our longest resident at CPS, Bella, was adopted today, to a lovely couple that had had their eye on her for months.
Bella was a special cat and needed someone with patience and a good heart. She was shy at times and often hid when people came to say hello. However, …
Oscar’s Law. Help put an end to puppy farming
From Oscar’s Law Website;
It’s time to end the shameful and cruel treatment of our companion animals, who are suffering on puppy factories and need our help.
Oscar’s law is a very simple campaign: it enables everyone to make a stand and tell the Government that “We do not …
CPS supports the push to BAN LIVE EXPORT
Cat Protection Society of Victoria is in support of the push to end the live export trade. As animal lovers, it is distressing to know that this abhorrent practice is continuing, and we support Lyn White of Animals Australia wholeheartedly in the fight to ban it. After seeing over 20,000 …
Smudge’s Itinerant lifestyle
The Herald Sun
MOBILE MOGGIE HAS HER MOTOR RUNNING
Kelly Ryan, August 15, 2011
CAMPERVAN cat Smudge is on an outback adventure.
Since being adopted from the Cat Protection Society four years ago by a retired Gippsland couple, the spoilt puss has travelled to every state and territory.
She has her own hammock up front …
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Tax Time Reminder
DONATE, AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE!
Donations made to CPS are tax deductible,
so please help yourself …
Fur flies over mandatory cat registration
ABC NEWS
July 14 Fleur Bainger WA
When the sun sinks below the horizon, thousands of cats are let out the door and into the darkness to embark on their nightly prowl.
For many, to keep their pets indoors would be a crime, but for others, the crime is allowing a domestic animal …
CPS in need of volunteers
Banyule and Nillumbik Weekly
Colin Moss, 21 April 2011
The Cat Protection Society of Victoria has been helping stray, wild and unwanted cats and kittens since 1947. We are an independent, nongovernment funded, community-based organisation relying on public support. Kitten season this year has again extended into autumn due to prolonged warm …
Diamond Valley cats on last of nine lives get an extra one
from DIAMOND VALLEY LEADER. Raelene Wilson
UNWANTED cats at a Greensborough shelter will have a greater chance of survival after the State Government dumped a 28-day time limit on their lives.
Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh recently announced draft changes to Victoria’s code of practice for the management of animals in shelters and …
RSPCA QLD in flood crisis- calling all cat lovers
Queensland is being devastated by floods and RSPCA Queensland is likewise under extreme pressure. Many animal rescues, relocations and evacuations have been and are underway as the floods continue to worsen. The efforts of staff, rescue workers, volunteers, locals wanting to foster, donations, and community members has been tireless and …
Cute kittens at CPS- adopt today!
News Archive
CLINIC NEWS 10/12/2010. Mandy, a special cat with a tail to tell- Dr. Peter tells all. Read about Mandy’s remarkable journey here
MOGGIES MILESTONE- OVER 500 MOGGIES ADOPTED! Moggies.com.au has helped find homes for over 500 cats across Australia since its launch in September 2010. …
Clinic News
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Stop the Clock
Stop the Clock, abolish Victoria’s 28 day rule for shelters
CAT PROTECTION SOCIETY lends support
From Dr Carole Webb, Executive Director;
The CPS supports a change to the Code regarding the 28 day rule. CPS has been actively involved in the writing group established by the Government which is currently reviewing …
JOY- a joy to work with
1) Why did you decide to volunteer at CPS?I had done some volunteer work at a country shelter and loved it so when I moved here I looked for a shelter nearby and this is it!
2) How did …
Update on Roger, a truly happy tail…
Roger came into the Cat Protection Society of Victoria as a stray moggie with a very badly damaged tail. Unfortunately his tail could not be saved and he had surgery to remove it. Losing his tail did not bother Roger and after he had recouperated he was ready for …
Cat Protection Society Supports Puppy Farm Awareness Day
Puppy Factory Awareness Day
When: Sunday, September 19th
Time: 12 noon
Where: Parliament House, Melbourne
Although the primary focus of the Cat Protection Society is cats, the CPS has always supported improving welfare for all our companion animals.
Puppy farms inflict years of misery on many of our wonderful companion friends and the Puppy Factory Awareness Day …
