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Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife webinar on Thursday

17/04/2024

Keeping cats from roaming can have a big impact on protecting wildlife. Picture: ON FILE

Join the Yarra Ranges Landcare Network for a free online information session about the Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife program.

Guest speakers include Estelle Van Hoeydonck a Conservation Campaigner at Zoos Victoria and Dr Sarah Irwin a Prevention Veterinarian at RSPCA Victoria.

The session will discuss the environmental impact of roaming cats, the benefits of keeping your cat indoors, and tips and tricks on how to do it in a way that keeps your cat happy and healthy.

The webinar will be held on Thursday 18 April from 7pm to 8.30pm.

Registrations are essential and can be done: yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Experience/Events/Safe-Cat-Safe-Wildlife?fbclid=IwAR1yu_5MdpMQeKs2vfS9lNRnVEAikBlk-YE8w8PnyhDNJgTTqHUd8sFnUJ0.

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