About this Event
A fantastic opportunity specifically for professional workers and volunteers involved with domestic cats and cat behaviour, such as rangers, other Council staff, veterinarians, animal welfare groups and wildlife rescue groups. Dr Heather Crawford, leading cat behaviouralist, is travelling from WA to teach staff, volunteers and the community about the intricacies of cat behaviour, enrichment, and how to keep cats safe and happy at home. This session will help to navigate some of the challenges NSW faces in promoting responsible cat ownership in our communities.
This session will take place in the Banksia Room at Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens, and will also showcase examples of netting, enclosures and catios which residents can use to safely contain their cats at home.
Bookings are essential due to limited places. To secure your place, please book by Wednesday 14th October. Morning tea will be provided.
For more information, contact:
India Howlett at [email protected] or 0499 413 719, or
Courtney Fink-Downes at [email protected] or 0427 401 036
For other workshops with Heather, see:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cat-behaviour-keeping-them-safe-and-happy-at-home-tickets-2001277658349?aff=oddtdtcreator
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cat-behaviour-keeping-them-safe-and-happy-at-home-tickets-2001277837886?aff=oddtdtcreator
- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/build-your-own-catio-keeping-cats-safe-and-happy-at-home-tickets-2001281791712?aff=oddtdtcreator
Dr Heather M. Crawford (PhD; BSc Zoology (Hons); Certs. Animal Welfare, Ethics & Law; RVN) is the Animal Ethics Advisor for research and teaching at Murdoch University in Perth, WA. In her spare time, Heather runs a consultancy that helps cat owners with behavioural issues and is a Director on the Board of the Cat Haven, Western Australia’s largest animal charity. For her PhD thesis, Heather assessed management strategies for stray cats in Australia. Heather also has qualifications in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law from the universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh. In her past life, Heather has worked as a qualified veterinary nurse, a zookeeper, wildlife rehabilitator and as an ecologist in South Africa.
Event venue & nearby stays
Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden, Deep Creek Dam Road, Batemans Bay, Australia
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