{"id":2949,"date":"2017-05-18T10:49:37","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T10:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=2949"},"modified":"2024-01-08T12:24:49","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T12:24:49","slug":"bringing-cats-in-at-night","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/caring-for-your-pet\/everyday-living\/bringing-cats-in-at-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Bringing cats in at night"},"content":{"rendered":"
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To be a responsible pet owner it\u2019s important to keep your feline friend indoors at night. While you don\u2019t need to do this 24\/7 it is vital to have your cat indoors from dusk until dawn. This will be beneficial to both the cat and the community.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What\u2019s wrong with having them outside?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The night can be a dangerous place for a cat wandering on its own. Cat fights<\/strong> with strays can break out which is both noisy for the neighbours and expensive when it comes to patching up your little warrior.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also dangerous for cats to roam the streets at night as it is hard for drivers to see them in the dark; this increases their chances of getting run over<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The other sad reality is that many cat owners will find that their pets are hunting native animals<\/strong>. This is especially essential if you live in areas close to national parks or protected reserves.<\/p>\n

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The consequences of leaving your cat out at night<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under the Companion Animals Act of 1998<\/em> a cat can be considered a \u201cnuisance cat\u201d if it continually makes excessive noise or damages other people\u2019s property.<\/p>\n

Your local council can issue nuisance orders on your cat<\/strong>, should a neighbour complain of the behaviour of your pet. The local council will investigate the complaint, and if it is proven that the cat is indeed a bit of a troublemaker, they are authorised to issue penalty notices.<\/p>\n

The amount of the fine gradually increases if the cat\u2019s behaviour continues to be complained of. The maximum penalty for a first offense is $330, and $880 for the following offences. Ouch!<\/p>\n

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So… best keep them indoors<\/strong><\/p>\n

To avoid having your pet branded as a nuisance cat in the community, it\u2019s important to keep your cat indoors at night, when most disturbances occur. It\u2019s also encouraged to have your pet spayed or neutered in order to reduce straying, aggression, anti-social behaviour, and territory-related fighting.<\/p>\n

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To be a responsible pet owner it\u2019s important to keep your feline friend indoors at night. While you don\u2019t need to do this 24\/7 it is vital to have your cat indoors from dusk until dawn. This will be beneficial to both the cat and the community. \u00a0 What\u2019s wrong with having them outside? The … <\/p>\n

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