Kids Resources

Find out how to keep your cat happy

Welcome to the Keeping Cats Safe at Home Children’s Corner! 

We’re excited to invite you to our special corner of the project, created just for you. Here, you’ll find a world of fun activities, creative adventures, and learning opportunities that will help you become a superhero for cats and wildlife. 

Feline Fun and Playtime

Embark on a whisker-twitching journey as we invite you to play games and explore your creativity.

Pets are Family – Social Impact

We believe that when people want to have a pet and can offer safe, healthy homes, they should be able to

Meeting the needs of small pets

Rabbits and guinea pigs need special care. Giving them what they need helps keep them healthy and happy.

Kids And Dogs

Dogs can be wonderful companions for children, offering friendship, responsibility, and plenty of fun.

How To Tackle Puppy Biting

Just like babies, puppies use their mouths to explore and interact with the world around them.

Resource Guarding

Advice for resource guarding, a relatively common behaviour in dogs.

Dog Growling

Advice on why your dog’s growling and what to do.

Cats and Wildlife

Welcome to our informative section dedicated to understanding the impacts of cats on wildlife. Discover the ecological dynamics and gain insights into how cats, both domestic and feral, can interact with and affect wildlife populations.

Through carefully selected expert resources, we aim to foster awareness and encourage responsible pet ownership. Together, let’s explore the intricate balance between our love for cats and the preservation of our precious wildlife, working towards a harmonious coexistence for all.

Cat urban impacts

Impacts of urban cats in Australia. What can pet cat owners do? Responsible pet cat ownership involves the following: Keep your cat indoors or contained at all times Get your cat desexed Have your cat microchipped Have regular vet check-ups Dispose of cat litter hygienically Register your cat and comply with local government regulations

Cats and their native impact

Impacts of urban cats in Australia. What can pet cat owners do? Responsible pet cat ownership involves the following: Keep your cat indoors or contained at all times Get your cat desexed Have your cat microchipped Have regular vet check-ups Dispose of cat litter hygienically Register your cat and comply with local government regulations

Responsible cat ownership in Australia

Cats are the second most popular pet in Australia. Pet cat ownership has physical and mental health benefits for their owners. If pet cats are not responsibly managed they can have significant impacts for society and the environment. Collectively, pet cats kill around 300 million animals in Australia every year, the majority being native species. These impacts can be reduced by responsible cat ownership: • Keep your cat indoors or fully contained at all times • Get your cat desexed • Have your cat microchipped • Have regular vet check-ups • Dispose of cat litter hygienically • Register your cat and comply with local government regulations.

Microchipping Activities

Ready to get started on your Keeping Cats Safe at Home adventure? Click on the links below to explore each activity:

Microchipping Adventure! ? Have you ever wondered how we help lost kitties find their way back home? In this fun activity, you’ll discover what microchipping is all about. Get ready to play detective as you scan a QR code on a virtual cat to find out if it has a loving owner or if it’s looking for a new forever home.

It’s a purr-fect way to learn about responsible cat care and how technology can make a big difference for our furry friends!

Activities for kids – Rehome and microchip

Ready to get started on your Keeping Cats Safe at Home adventure? Click on the links below to explore each activity: Microchipping Adventure! ? Have you ever wondered how we help lost kitties find their way back home? In this fun activity, you’ll discover what microchipping is all about. Get ready to play detective as you scan a QR code on a virtual cat to find out if it has a loving owner or if it’s looking for a new forever home. It’s a purr-fect way to learn about responsible cat care and how technology can make a big difference for our furry friends!

Microchipping Activities

Ready to get started on your Keeping Cats Safe at Home adventure? Click on the links below to explore each activity: Microchipping Adventure! ? Have you ever wondered how we help lost kitties find their way back home? In this fun activity, you’ll discover what microchipping is all about. Get ready to play detective as you scan a QR code on a virtual cat to find out if it has a loving owner or if it’s looking for a new forever home. It’s a purr-fect way to learn about responsible cat care and how technology can make a big difference for our furry friends!

Colouring Pages

Attention, young artists! Grab your favourite colouring tools and embark on a meow-some journey through our collection of colouring pages

Cockatoo colouring activity

Attention, young artists! Grab your favourite colouring tools and embark on a meow-some journey through our collection of colouring pages!

Australian wildlife colouring in activity

Attention, young artists! Grab your favourite colouring tools and embark on a meow-some journey through our collection of colouring pages!

Colouring in activity

Attention, young artists! Grab your favourite colouring tools and embark on a meow-some journey through our collection of colouring pages!

Free downloadable, vet approved resources

How to talk to your neighbour about their cat

Cats are wonderful companions for many people. Nonetheless having a neighbour’s cat visit your property can be frustrating. Cats can use your garden or sandpit as their toilet, they can frighten or harm wildlife, and they can bother your own animals. Follow these steps to work constructively with your neighbour to find a solution that works for everyone.

I’ve found Kittens, now what do I do?

I found kittens! What should I do?

What to do if you find a cat

There are several things you should do before taking them to a shelter – the cat may not be stray but simply lost or out exploring.

Make staying at home fun for your cat

Your home is the safest place for your cat. By not letting your cat roam freely you are keeping them safe from car accidents, dog attacks and injuries from cat fights, as well as keeping native wildlife safe and the neighbours happy. All cats need mental and physical stimulation to satisfy their natural instincts and promote their physical and emotional wellbeing. This is especially important for indoor cats.

Enrichment: help your cat live their best life at home

By providing enrichment, you’re giving your cat the chance to live their best life. They will be able to express all their natural behaviours like following scents, stalking, chasing and pouncing, while staying safe at home.

What a cat needs by Lili Chin

What cats need..

A Guide to Interactive String Play

The definition of play from a human perspective is to engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation, rather than a serious or practical purpose. However, play for cats is serious business! It activates parts of the brain related to motivation and reward – and promotes tissue growth in areas of the brain that are involved with learning and memory. This is essential for all species, including human animals.

Want to know HOW to keep your cat safe at home?

It can be easier and more affordable than you might think.

Keep your cat safe at home with secure indoor setups, outdoor enclosures, or escape-proof fencing. Explore practical ways to create a safe and enriching environment.

Old cats CAN learn new tricks

Want to transition your cat to the safe-at-home life?

With planning and patience, you can help your cat adjust to staying safely at home, protecting them from accidents and keeping them happy and enriched.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can children learn from the Keeping Cats Safe at Home project?

Children can learn how to care for cats responsibly, understand their needs, and help play a role in keeping them safe at home. The project teaches kids why cats shouldn’t roam, how to protect wildlife, and how to create fun, safe activities for their pets. It also encourages them to become responsible caregivers and conservation‑minded young citizens.

Why is it important for children to help keep their cats safe at home?

Keeping cats safe at home helps protect them from dangers like cars, injuries, or getting lost. Children play an important role in reminding family members to keep doors and windows secure, helping with feeding and enrichment, and learning how their own behaviour can keep pets calm and safe. It also helps children understand how pet care connects to protecting native wildlife.

How does learning about cat safety help protect wildlife?

Children discover how roaming cats can harm wildlife and why keeping cats at home helps protect native birds, reptiles, and small animals. Activities and lessons show kids how pets and wildlife share the environment, and why responsible cat care is important for the entire community. This builds empathy and environmental awareness from a young age.

How does this project help children become responsible pet carers?

Resources for children are designed to teach them important values such as empathy, responsibility, and kindness towards animals. By learning how to meet a cat’s needs – feeding, play, safety, and comfort – children build lifelong skills in caring for animals and understanding their role in protecting the environment.