by Lisa Kearns | Mar 13, 2025 | Cats
Kitty found a quiet backyard that she fancied.. Where she came from is a mystery. This is the 2nd litter Kitty has birthed in this garden, a clear sign that she felt safe there.. Unfortunately, we don’t know what happened to her first litter, but we do know that...
by Winch Websites | Oct 15, 2024 | Cats
As the warmer months approach, we start to see more and more kittens appearing in unexpected places. Whether they’re in your garden, at school, or under the house, these kittens might not be lost or stray. Often, a mother cat chooses a safer environment away from her...
by Winch Websites | Oct 8, 2024 | Cats
Did you know the average number of kittens per litter is 4 to 6? And a female cat can have up to three litters a year? Let’s do the maths: just one female cat with two litters a year, each producing 4 female kittens, means massive growth in population. Without...
by Winch Websites | Oct 8, 2024 | Cats
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time when we reflect on the impact this disease has on the people we love. But did you know that breast cancer is not just a human issue? Our feline friends are also vulnerable to this disease, particularly unspayed female...
by Lisa Kearns | Sep 11, 2024 | Cats
CHOOSING A CARRIER – Safety must be a key feature. Select a carrier size that suits your cat, ideally one and a half times its size and appropriate for its weight. Hard carriers are recommended for various reasons. They can help calm anxious cats and prevent...
by Winch Websites | Aug 5, 2024 | Cats
At Project Meow, we understand that microchipping your pet is essential for identifying them and for their safety and well-being. Microchips serve as the voice of our pets, providing a permanent form of identification that helps reunite lost animals with their...
by Winch Websites | May 24, 2023 | Cats
Estrous Cycles in Cats When does a female cat have her first estrous cycle? Cats have their first estrous (reproductive) cycle when they reach puberty. The estrous cycle is better known as a cat’s heat cycle. On average, puberty, or sexual maturity, first occurs...
by Lisa Kearns | May 18, 2023 | Cats
When cats are not vaccinated, they are at risk of many viruses and illness. Regardless of them being indoor or outdoor, cats left unprotected ARE at risk & then to others they encounter. Viruses may result in serious illness or death. The veterinary care to treat...
by Winch Websites | Feb 27, 2023 | Cats
* This info has been shared with from another organization to help cats be reunited with their owners as fast as possible. We did not write this – we are sharing this with you. Author unknown to us. Grab a cuppa, read this and go in calm as you search for...
by Lisa Kearns | Feb 2, 2023 | Cats
Cat desexing is an important component of animal welfare that has far-reaching implications for local feline populations. Desexing refers to the procedure of surgically removing a cat’s reproductive capabilities. While cats can be either spayed (females) or desexed...
by Winch Websites | Jan 25, 2023 | Cats
Free Kittens are often the ones that are left with no vet care essentials or in the hands of the wrong people. Never give a kitten away to people you do not know or to people not in a position to pay the huge costs of the veterinary work that must be done. Choosing to...
by Winch Websites | Jan 25, 2022 | Cats
We all say “hey, I wish there was something I could do for animals” & feel helpless to do much if anything. The feeling of helplessness can become more of the focus than the problem that stirred it. Desexing one cat prevents so many other cats. Every...
by Winch Websites | Jan 25, 2021 | Cats
If you have found someone’s pet, here’s some tips on what to do; Take the animal to a Local Vet to have it checked for a microchip & the owner called. Take it to Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) at 325 Portarlington Road, Moolap, phone 5248 2091...