Sandford Cat Management Programme

WHAT. A new community-led initiative focused on responsible cat ownership, cat welfare, wildlife protection and practical, local solutions is now underway across the South Arm Peninsula.

WHO. The Sandford Cat Management Programme has been developed collaboratively between local community members, Ten Lives, Landcare Tasmania and The City of Clarence with support from Wildlife Network Tasmania

WHY. The project aims to better understand local cat populations across the South Arm Peninsula and to work alongside the community to develop practical, positive and sustainable approaches to cat management.

THE FIRST STAGE  - community engagement and information gathering. By sharing your local knowledge and contributing ideas around responsible cat ownership and community concerns in our survey, you’ll help guide future strategies, ensuring the programme reflects local needs and priorities.

Potential future initiatives may include:

• Community education around responsible cat ownership
• Support for cat containment and welfare practices
• Low-cost desexing initiatives (subject to funding)
• Free microchip clinic
• Targeted trapping* and management of stray and feral cats
• Wildlife protection measures
• Ongoing monitoring and community consultation

* When trapping does begin, it will be well publicised and there will be a clear and humane process in place for the handling of any trapped cat. All trapped cats will be taken to Ten Lives to be scanned for microchips and, wherever possible, reunited with their owners

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The team hopes this initiative will encourage constructive conversations and collaborative action that benefits both cats and wildlife across the wider community.