We will soon be offering microchipping!
As Terapiya Cattery has grown, we have also expanded the different services we offer. This will include being able to microchip our own kittens to make the process of identification both safe and easy on our kittens.
Microchipping is an essential service in Australia and areas such as the Riverina and Central West are often vital. Though we do not recommend our cats leave the house, there will be times where they push the limits and may sneak out from an unclosed window or door. Russians are often at risk of being attacked by other feral cats, as well as potentially being targeted by thieves due to their coat and pedigree.
Also living in areas such as the ACT with new cat laws means microchipping is more important than ever! At least if your Russian Blue does sneak out, it can easily be identified with the microchip to determine the rightful owner. This also helps if someone else finds your cats and surrenders them to a vet for further care whilst they identify the owner.
Laws are now shifting around dogs and cats in Australia with new dog breeding laws introduced and areas of Canberra with cat exclusion zones in being able to roam, we are feeling it won’t be long until New South Wales and other states strongly follow this trend. Even in places such as Young and Cowra, there have been attempts to limit the number of animals a household can even have!
However, things have also shifted for the better for renters.with new laws in NSW meaning they are able to have pets in the house with less restrictions. This means many have begun considering the journey of getting a Russian Blue but also the importance of ensuring your kitten is fully microchipped. These changes are a step in the right direction to allow ethical breeding and animal keeping practices in Australia, and we are expecting more to come for breeders down the track to ensure they are abiding by strong standards.
This is something we can further discuss in our call together around the setup of your home environment. We can also try to answer any questions and give tips around the need to close certain parts of the home off or make things safer and less accessible for a Russian to escape (they can be sneaky at times, and very determined!) Most people don’t realise it is about good practices in the home, such as keeping doors and fly screens shut. We have even added additional latches to some of our doors as due to the Russians intelligence, they can often figure a way to open doors!
This also means with older cat doors or outdoor enclosed spaces, to ensure you use a cat door that is secure and can be locked. This means at any time you can limit access to the outdoors as needed, or stop unwanted guests!