CatCare Alliance

07/06/2026

The biggest barrier to cat welfare in NSW isn’t a lack of laws - it’s a failure to enforce the ones we already have.

Mandatory microchipping was introduced with real hope behind it. The promise was simple: every cat and dog sold or rehomed would be chipped, traceable, and accountable. More than 30 years on, that promise remains largely unfulfilled. Without the resources or political will to enforce compliance, microchipping has become little more than a bureaucratic checkbox, and cat abandonment continues virtually unchecked as a result.

The scale of this crisis is hard to overstate. Hundreds of thousands of cats are living on NSW streets right now, struggling to survive. Yes, you read that right! Some estimates put the figure at 800,000. 😳 Unlike wildlife adapted to outdoor life, domestic cats are not equipped for it. This is an animal welfare emergency, and it deserves to be treated as one.

Containment has a role to play, and CatCare Alliance strongly supports it as a long-term goal. But containment alone without enforcement of existing legislation, without resources, without community support, risks becoming yet another government measure designed to look proactive while the underlying crisis goes unaddressed.

Real change requires action across multiple fronts:

• Enforcement of existing microchipping and abandonment laws
• Subsidised or free desexing programs
• Practical support for cat containment
• Community education
• Amendments to the Companion Animals Act to allow temporary TNR programs where appropriate

Cats deserve better than this. So does the community that cares for them.

06/06/2026

FOSTERING CATS SAVES LIVES

Rescuers are saying no every single day to cats in need 😞 Not because they don’t care, but because there is nowhere for the cats to go. No safe room. No spare bathroom. No quiet corner to land in. And without that, rescue stops.

You don’t need a big house or to be a superhero. Just be a hero to one cat. A small space and a willingness to care is enough. You’ll be supported through it all by a rescue.

Right now, the need is urgent. If you’ve ever thought about fostering, this is the moment to step forward. Because cat rescue cannot move without you.

Please message us if you’d like to know more. No expectations. Just a message. 💗

03/06/2026

Just a click will help Mulligan Meows feed more street cats. No signing up to anything, no email spam.

Don’t forget to give us click today Yummypets - Australia and help us get 150kg to feed our colonies 👉 https://www.yummypets.com/voice/pot/706

31/05/2026

CatCare Alliance was founded on a simple idea - that together, we can create practical, lasting change for cats.

We are not a hands-on rescue; instead, we work behind the scenes to build the foundations that help achieve better outcomes. We exist to support those who help cats in need.

Have you ever wanted to help but didn’t know where to start? You don’t need money or a huge time commitment. Simply sharing a post or having a conversation about desexing and microchipping can make a difference. Every small action helps, and together we can achieve a lot.

20/05/2026

Every stray and community cat deserves a chance. Stray Cat Rescue Community NSW is a Facebook group for a community of people working to make that happen across NSW.

We share knowledge, support each other, and tackle the real challenges of stray cat rescue.

From TNR of community cats, colony care to fostering and rehoming, desexing, and navigating NSW cat laws.

New to rescue or been doing it for years - you're welcome in the group.

Link in comments. 👇🏻👇🏻

20/05/2026

Found a Stray Cat or Kittens? Here’s What to Do!

Good intentions can sometimes cause harm if you act without the right knowledge so here’s a quick guide.

First, don’t assume they’re stray. Cats are legally allowed to roam in NSW, and condition alone doesn’t tell you if a cat is owned. A loved pet can look rough and an unowned cat can look healthy.

If you find a cat:
- Check for a collar and take a clear photo
- Post in local groups asking if anyone recognises them
- Contact local vets to report a found cat and get them scanned for a microchip. Some rescues will also have micrchip scanners.

ALWAYS ask for proof of ownership before handing a cat over to someone who says they own them.

⚠️ Before you catch them make sure you have somewhere for them to go. Rescues and vets in NSW cannot take in stray cats. If you catch them, they’re your responsibility, unfortunately.

If you find kittens:
- With mum and under 4 weeks old: Do not separate them from mum. Monitor from a distance and make a plan to bring them in together
- Kittens on their own who are very, very young: look for mum. SHe may be close by. Put some flour around where the kittens are and check for paw prints later. Mum may be off looking for food.
- Older kittens: This is your best window to trap and socialise them but you need a plan to catch them all at once.

Don’t take just one or two. Taking mum if she has very young kittens can mean the death of the kittens and taking only some kittens can cause mum to move the rest or leave some behind.

If you need help with trapping, reach out to an experienced rescue. Rescues are listed on PetRescue and on the Office of Local Government website.

20/05/2026

Let’s keep our cats safe. 🐈

MYTH: “Keeping cats in at night stops hunting.”

It helps - but it is not the whole story.

Some cats simply change when they hunt, including during the day when birds and reptiles are active.

So what can help?

Start with the things most families can actually do:
• desex early
• keep cats in at night (if possible)
• add daily play, climbing, scratching and puzzle feeders
• use microchips and collar ID
• make indoors feel safe, warm and interesting

No shame. No blame. Just steps that can help keep cats safer and reduce risks for wildlife too.

Every cat is different. Every home is different. The goal is progress, not perfection.

Learn more:
https://petwelfare.org.au/position-statements/cat-containment

19/05/2026

If you share your life with a cat, you already know how much they matter. And if you’re involved in rescue or welfare work, you’ve probably seen what happens when things go wrong - abandoned cats, overwhelmed rescues, kittens born to cats that were never meant to have them.

The good news is that practical, affordable solutions exist. They just need to be taken up widely and supported over time.

* Keeping cats at home *
Cats kept safely at home live longer, healthier lives. Roaming cats face real risks from traffic, disease, fights, parasites, and getting lost or taken. A safe home environment, with enrichment and space to be a cat, genuinely improves their welfare.

* Desexing is the single biggest thing we can do*
An undesexed cat can be responsible for hundreds more in just a few years. Desexing eliminates the risk of unwanted litters, and is one of the most effective tools we have to reduce the number of cats ending up as a stray on the streets. Programs that make desexing genuinely accessible, especially in lower-income areas, are essential.

CatCare Alliance supports:
• Accessible and affordable desexing programs
• Safe, enriching home environments for owned cats
• Affordable cat containment solutions
• Enforcement of existing NSW microchipping laws
• Enforcement of abandonment laws
• Community cat management programs that reduce breeding and roaming at a population level
• Public education that helps owners make genuinely informed decisions

*The bigger picture*
Solving the stray and abandoned cat crisis in NSW isn’t one organisation’s job. It takes education, accessible services, responsible ownership, and enforcement of the laws we already have. Every positive step across the community helps: for cats, for wildlife, for rescuers, and for the people who care.