Cat Haven News & Events

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Dear friends of Cat Haven,

due to some recent discussion on social media sites regarding the nature of our work and Cat Haven's role in cat welfare in Western Australia, I'd like to take this opportunity tell you a little bit about who we are, what we do and some of the difficulties we face every day.

Cat Haven is the only "open admission" shelter in Western Australia. We never say no to any cat or kitten presented to us, no matter how sick, old, or feral. We assess each and every cat coming through our doors to determine whether they are suitable for re-homing. Unfortunately, this is where staff members have to play "God" because they have to decide the fate of each animal.

This is a difficult and traumatic job - especially when you play it dozens of times a day. On a bad day we receive 50 cats and kittens. On a really bad day we get up to 90. This goes on day after day - it's remorseless. For those cats not suitable, and sadly yes, there are many, we offer a dignified and humane end, surrounded by dedicated staff who love cats, and who are faced seven days a week with ending their lives. Please always keep in mind the following: Research has shown that 50 per cent of shelter and pound staff who are directly involved with animal euthanasia will suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in their lives as a result of having to do this.

We have extended our holding capacity in recent years with up to 170 cats and kittens on site at any one time. In addition, we have an extensive, very successful foster care programme. This would not be possible without the truly dedicated foster carers, some of whom feed kittens on a three hourly basis, 24 hours a day. We have between 300 and 400 cats and kittens in care at any one time. This is fully funded by Cat Haven thanks to the generosity of its members and the public.

We also have four Adoption Centres in Bibra Lake, Bicton, Cannington and Dianella which have extended our kitten adoption programme. Every kitten is de-sexed, microchipped and vaccinated when it goes out to a centre. We are grateful to these businesses for supporting our work and taking kittens from Cat Haven. Additionally, our website is seeing many of our older cats which are in foster care re-homed and we have reduced our package prices. Until 31 January, we are re-homing two cats or kittens for the price of one.

Cat Haven has also joined the "Getting to Zero" (G2Z) movement (www.g2z.com.au) which is working towards zero euthanasia in shelters such as ours.

We heavily subsidize cat de-sexing for those people who can't afford it in an effort to prevent the unnecessary births of more kittens in an already saturated market. We have reached record adoption numbers this last month, but we constantly look at strategies to further reduce the euthanasia we do on a daily basis, until we are at "zero".

We value everyone who contributes to our work, be they volunteers, staff, members, our committee, companies, individuals who donate or leave us legacies or you, the members of the public who take an interest in what we do.

We cannot do it without you!

Thank you and kind regards,

Roz Robinson

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1100

The very popular Cat Haven licence plates are still available and cost $315. Email Allison Hastings at allison.hastings@cathaven.com.au. Download the PDF below to see how these plates look.

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Cat Haven Mini Fete Day

When: Saturday, December 10th, 2011

Where: Cat Haven - 23 Lemnos St. Shenton Park

Time: 10:30am to 2:30pm

In conjunction with the Dogs Home, we are having another Fete Day.

We have lots of bric-a-brac, books and toys that are looking for new homes for Chrismas. Come along and grab a bargain. And of course our current resident cats are here waiting for new homes too.

If you haven't been to Cat Haven in a while, you will be amazed at some of the new items we have in our retail shop too. And don't forget, Cat Haven Members get a 10% discount on all shop items.

We look forward to seeing you on the day.

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Cat Alliance of Australia's Fourth Annual Cat Welfare and Management Symposium 2011

Saturday 26th November,2011 at the Perth Zoo

9am to 1pm

With the up coming Cat Laws This is an exciting year to attend and be involved with the big decisions that are being made for the welfare of cats in Western Australia.

Print the file below and book your seat TODAY!

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100

What a day we had on Wet Nose Day. Despite the threat of rain, and the fact that Lemnos Street had been completely closed off accidentally to all traffic -we had our biggest Wet Nose Day ever.

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100

The Cat Laws have passed through parliament.

As of 1 November 2013 it will be compulsory for owners to sterilise, microchip and register their cats with a local council.

Cat Haven is pleased with this step forward in cat welfare and hopes it will reduce the number of unwanted cats and kittens in WA.

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100

The Cat Laws have now passed through parliament.

As of 1 November 2013 it will be compulsory for owners to sterilise, microchip and register the cat at a local council.

Cat Haven is pleased with this step forward in cat welfare and hopes it will reduce the number of unwanted cats and kittens in WA.

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100

HURRY! HURRY! HURRY!

In an effort to save even more unwanted and homeless kittens and cats, we have extended out Snip and Chip offer to the end of December.

The price is $105 Standard and $85 for Concession Card Holders.

In order to take advantage of this amazing price, payment is due at the time of booking.

The usual price for both is over $220, so take advantage of this offer by calling 9442 3600 to make the appointment.

If your cat is already sterilised and chipped, print the flyer below and take it to your local shops or pass it on to your friends and family.

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100

We have reduced the price of the calendar to just $5.00!

After all these years, we finally have a year that can truly be marked in history. The 2012 Cat Haven Calendars are on sale now at Cat Haven for only $5. It features 12 of the beautiful cats we have had here at Cat Haven, and some updates on the new lives of some of our adopted cats. The stunning photography was done by Creative Looks Photography who donated their time and expertise to making this 2012 Cat Haven Calendar a beautiful time piece.

Click below to see the cover.

HURRY, THEY ARE SELLING FAST!!!

We can post the calendar to you for just $1.20. Simply email admin@cathaven.com.au and we will send it off to you .

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100

"Kitten Season" is here! By taking a donation tin to your workplace, local video store or cafe, you can directly help Cat Haven raise much needed funds to ensure that our Foster Care Programme continues to save the lives our cats and kittens.

Over recent years, we have developed a Foster Care Programme that has saved the lives of thousands of kittens and cats. Last year alone, we were able to save the lives of 1,533 due to this scheme. But it costs us approximately $25 for each cat and kitten to keep this programme running.

Our tins have attractive colour labels and a chain to prevent from theft. We will drop off the tin(s) to you and pick them up when they are full. It is the easiest way to help save a life.

Please contact Roz Robinson at roz.robinson@cathaven.com.au to get your donation tin today.