Unfortunately due to a virus the cattery will be closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and we hope to be open again very soon. Our shop will still be open to purchase food and litter.
Keep Cats in at Night
With the dark evenings approaching, Bluebell Ridge recommends that you keep your cats in at night.
The main reasons for this are:
Road traffic injuries/fatalities
Most road traffic accidents in which cats are hurt or killed happen at night, due to cats being dazzled by oncoming car headlights. It is not just busy roads that can cause cats to be injured or killed, but also quiet country roads that only have a few cars passing through which can catch a cat off guard.
Risk of harm from other animals and humans
Cats can be injured through contact with other animals, such as other cats and wild animals. There have also been reportings of cats being killed by humans.
If you do decide to keep your cat in at night, please ensure that your cat's needs are met:
Cats are natural hunters and any time spent not doing this needs to be filled up with both exercise and mental stimulation - the best way to use up your cat's energy is to play with them.
If your cat is used to being outdoors at night and you want to start keeping them in, you may find they become restless, but your cat will soon get used to the new routine.
Published on Sunday 9th September 2018