At Catitude the safety and wellbeing of all the cats and kittens are of the highest priority. Whilst we understand that cats are more active at night, this will also mean that they are at a higher risk of danger.

Cats are most active between the hours of dusk and dawn. This is when a higher percent of accidents. Injuries and deaths occur. Those are high numbers and honesty is it worth the risk?

It’s normal behaviour for cats to hunt at night, which makes it more likely for them to get into fights with other cats and other threats such as foxes. When Foxes come out to play they might attack or even kill kittens or weaker adult cats. If a cat has been bitten, scratched or has other wounds they can become infected and cause harm, it can also spread other diseases like FIV. That’s not to mention the cars!

Cats can get lost more easily overnight. They rely on scent to get them home so if certain weather such as rain or snow has occurred this could prevent them from finding their way back especially in poor visibility. Cats get distressed in total darkness, loud noises and flashes of light. So keeping them in reduces their stress and anxiety and provides reassurance.

If you have a catio or have cat proofed your garden so they can’t get out, that’s fantastic, otherwise keeping your cat in, means they are safe. It won’t harm or hurt them to be inside and will also help strengthen your bond. They won’t be hurt or injured or come into contact with predators.

We also have to mention that by keeping cats in at night it reduces the number of wildlife and birds killed by cats.

If your kitty wakes up in the morning and has breakfast, you put on the safety release collar and GPS tracker and out kitty goes to have a fantastic day. They come back for their supper, the cat flap gets locked the collar comes off and they are in for the night.

As a responsible cat owner you have done absolutely everything you can to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your beloved kitty.