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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 …
Moggies Official Launch, Dr Carole Webb
The Moggies.com.au launch was held at Lort Smith Animal Hospital on September 8th. Dr Hugh Wirth opened the launched and invited Dr Carole Webb to speak about this exciting new nation-wide initiative.
Dr Carole Webb;
Welcome to the launch of Moggies.com.au, an exciting new web based project supported by animal welfare organisations …
Too many kitties in the city- solution? simple…
Have your say: claws out over desexing decision
Maroondah Council have been slammed for not introducing mandatory desexing. Dr Carole Webb comments, as well as leading animal welfare groups. Click here to read the full article.
Nine Lives Day
NINE LIVES DAY. A huge thanks to everyone who participated; with your help, 51 cats found their forever homes
2011 Cat Calendar Fundraiser
Australia’s Next Top Cat: Has your cat got the X-factor?
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We are on Facebook
Help us celebrate your CAT
It’s no secret we adore cats. It’s no secret that you do too!
We have created our own Facebook Fan Page for those of us who can’t …
The Time Has Come to STOP Cat Cruelty
We were recently in the local news discussing cat cruelty, and in this particular instance, in Eltham. Overall, Victoria saw 1500 cases of cat cruelty last year, ranging from mistreatment to torture. Dr Carole Webb speaks out about the issue.
It’s time we all did.
http://diamond-valley-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/cat-cruelty-off-rails/
Cindy’s Forever Home
CINDY’S STORY
Whoever said great things come in small packages, were obviously talking about Cindy, the new addition to the Wellington family.
“she’s just perfect” Michelle, wife and mother, says.
Michelle chose to adopt from CPS because she wanted to rescue a cat that didn’t have a family, to …
National Cat Show
The Cat Protection Society is taking part of this awesome event to promote cats and CPS. Our own Dr. Carole Webb plus a few enthusiastic volunteers will be running a stall showcasing some of the cats we have at the Shelter.
Isabelle
Isabelle (known as Lucy at the shelter) was at the CPS shelter for a short time before she met her life companion in Judy Watson from Brunswick. And now Judy cannot imagine life without Isabelle.
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Pet Shops Concern Me
Sometimes pet shops concern me and I was reminded of why recently.
Two cats were brought in to us from a pet shop. They were roughly four months of age; a brother and sister.
Nine Lives - January 2010
READ the latest issue of Nine Lives - the magazine of the Cat Protection Society of Victoria: Nine Lives January 2010
Inside you’ll find lots of news including an update on the Cat Crisis Coalition and its campaign for mandatory desexing.
Also, don’t forget our Nine Lives Day on Sunday, …
How to find a lost cat
1. Conduct a thorough search of your property and neighborhood
Check under beds, in cupboards, drawers, behind appliances, up chimneys, in walls and ceilings in the house.
Look outside under the house, under bushes and in sheds etc.
Ask neighbors if they have seen the cat (door knock or letterbox drop leaving a contact …
Compulsory Desexing Campaign
An update
The Cat Crisis Coalition was formed late in 2004 and began campaigning with renewed and focused effort for compulsory desexing of all cats over the age of 12 weeks - the solution to the tragic cat overpopulation problem. The campaign has continued relentlessly since this time, with 2008 seeing …
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