Tips to keep your cat safe

A prevention plan that’ll keep your cat safe

The best way to keep your cat safe is to take a few simple steps to help prevent them from getting lost in the first place.

Create a cat run – If you live in a busy area, consider creating an indoor or secure outdoor cat run to keep your cat safe, enriched and entertained. There are plenty of DIY guides if you'd like to build one yourself, or you can work with a company that designs and installs custom cat runs to suit your home. This Bunnings guide shares eight things to consider when building a cat run.
Get a collar and tag – If your cat will wear a collar, this is the easiest way to ensure your neighbours will return your cat to you. People will know your cat has an owner who’s looking out for it and can use the contact details on the tag rather than call the local council or vet.
Get them microchipped – This is the best way to ensure you and your cat will be reunited if they get lost and lose their collar and tag. If they’re taken to a pound or vet, they can be identified immediately as your cat.
Get them desexed – Desexing can help reduce the behaviours that can lead to cats becoming displaced, such as fighting and straying. Generally, a desexed cat has a smaller territory, keeping them closer to your home.
Get a GPS tracker – A GPS tracker, such as an Apple AirTag, can be attached to your cat's collar, helping you locate them more quickly if they go missing. Learn about the pros and cons of using an Apple AirTag for your cat in our guide, based on real-life experience from PetRescue's co-founding director.