Geelong council is reminding locals to keep cats safe in their properties.
Council backing RSPCA’s rethink roaming program, aiming to help owners understand the dangers of cats being free from their homes.
The average cat can roam up to 300 kilometres a year.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj says we need to do more to keep our cats inside.
“Cats are beautiful companions – they bring immense joy to our lives, improve our psychological health and reduce loneliness,” he said.
“While pet owners can lawfully let their cats roam during the day, we know that containment is the best way to keep your furry friends safe and healthy.
“You may believe your cat doesn’t wander far, but in fact they can stray more than 300 kilometres in a year, get hit by cars, lose their way home, catch diseases and become injured in fights.”
Council says they continue to receive complaints across the region about cats being a nuisance while roaming the streets.
