Keeping Tom Cat Runs

04/09/2024

An endearing photograph taken in 1945 during WW2 in New Guinea.
Signalman H.G. Gladstone, B Company, 2/5 Infantry Battalion, with his kitten ‘Tiger’.
He found the kitten in a deserted village at Malba and it is content to ride on his shoulder.
Lest We Forget.
Photograph came from the Australian War Memorial. Image file number AWM 093960

23/08/2024

Jenny the Titanic Cat was the ship's cat of the RMS Titanic and was originally adopted from her sister ship, the RMS Olympic. Jenny was employed as a rat catcher and gave birth to a litter of kittens shortly before the Titanic's maiden voyage in April 1912. She lived mainly in the galley, where the kitchen crew fed her leftover food.

23/08/2024

13/08/2024

Glenda has just moved back to Australia after Living in the USA for quite some time.
She loves her Puss, Moxy, so much that she imported Moxy with her as part of her return to OZ.

Glenda was smart enough to get in touch & ask about Fence Screening to her yard; something that has proved to be popular by my clients of late.
A couple of beaut days to be working outside, looks like I missed the rain again! 😉

Glenda, thanks for choosing Keeping Tom Cat Runs! 🐈‍⬛


08/08/2024

Happy International Cat Day!
🥳🎉🎊😻🐾

Today, we honor the happiness and affection our beloved cats bring to our lives. 🐾💕💙

From their soothing purrs while they curl up on our laps to their playful antics that keep us laughing, and even those sweet head bumps or shy moments when they hide away, cats undeniably enhance our world.
💞

Let’s take a moment to shower our furry friends with extra love and delicious treats today! Or, consider adopting a kitty in need, donating to a rescue, or take some cat goodies to a local shelter, or feed a stray homeless cat.
😻😻🐾🐾

The photo is credited to Paki's fur-mum.
💙🐾

07/08/2024

📣 Don't miss out on the opportunity to get your cat microchipped for free this Saturday! 🐈

Following a successful microchipping day for cats AND dogs in June, Council is hosting another free microchipping day this Saturday 10 August - but this time just for cats! 😻

And your cat doesn't have to live in Alexandrina. Cats from other council areas are welcome. However, please note that this offer is not available to breeders or rescue organisations.

📅 Saturday 10 August 2024
📍 Goolwa Council Chambers, 11 Cadell Street, Goolwa
🎫 Appointments are required and can be booked through https://bit.ly/4eYUcBG

Microchipping became mandatory in South Australia on 1 July 2018. A cat that is microchipped has a better chance of being returned to its owner.

❗ A reminder that dog and cat registrations renewals are now due. To renew your pet's registration, visit https://www.dogsandcatsonline.com.au

05/08/2024

A good way to start the week today!
Not only do we design & construct bespoke cat runs / enclosures, but we can also supply & install, or simply supply pre made cat enclosure’s for your puss cats.

Relativley simple to construct, these enclosurers come with all the parts required to make a new home for those puss cats.
Poles click together, much like your tent back in the day, & dependant on which enclosure you choose; simply fit the stainless threaded 19x19 netting to the Erected Frame by sliding it over.
kits come with a fitted zipper for access.

This enclosure is in a temporary situation; I have added a tunnel from the outside window into the enclosure, including a ramp, for ease of access to the enclosure.
These kits are great for those who rent, are on a budget, or want to be able to place their enclosure anywhere in their yard.

Here’s a bit of a step by step in the construction of a pre made enclosure via Catnets.

Call us for sizing, pricing & availability.
Matt: 0434001282

05/08/2024

One of my clients is doing a business course as part of her start up as a mobile microchipped and ultrasound service provider.
Please take 5 minutes to help out a fellow cat lover.

Please click the link to complete this form.

29/07/2024

Paechtown; just on the other side of the Freeway from Hahndorf.
Simone got in touch looking for ideas, she had a few options in mind and after attending for a measure up & discussion on options, she decided with Screening off her immidate Back Yard & a Cat Flap to her Laundry Door.

In these pics I’ve extended the main posts of the existing fence to achieve maximum height for the Catnets Fence Extenstion Brackets; and in turn, fixed the Extension Brackets to the Main Posts.
Then placed Sleepers on their sides around the Perimeter of the Enclosure, fixed to the Main Posts to provide a fixing down point for the Standard 19x19 Netting.
Once in place, I fitted Paw Guard as a deterrent to snakes, for the length of Enclosure, including the two gates to this Enclosure.

Came up pretty nice actually!
Thankyou Simone & Joel for choosing Keeping Tom Cat Runs!

26/07/2024

Hi all, here’s a little look at what I’ve been upto for a few days this week.
Great job in Paechtown; Catnets Fence Extension Brackets, with 19x19 Standard Netting, 200x50 Treated Pine Sleepers, and Paw Guard.

A highly laborious job, but with beautiful souroundings.
More pics to come, once I finish on Monday.

24/07/2024

SHIP'S CATS, A HISTORY:
Perched atop the deck of a ship in the year 1910, a sailor shares a moment of companionship with the ship's cat and its tiny kitten.
Throughout maritime history, ship's cats have been valued members of crews, providing both practical assistance and emotional support to sailors during their voyages. Beyond their role as cherished companions, these feline sailors played a crucial role in maintaining the ship's integrity and protecting its cargo.
With their keen hunting instincts, ship's cats helped control the rodent population aboard, safeguarding vital supplies and equipment from damage. Their presence also brought a sense of comfort and camaraderie to sailors far from home, offering a brief respite from the rigors of life at sea.
In this timeless scene, we glimpse the enduring bond between seafarers and their feline companions, a testament to the shared journeys and mutual reliance that defined life aboard the ship. 🐱⚓

24/07/2024

Good to see some Councils are trying to get the word out!
Education is key; for the sake of our Natural Habitat & of course, our Fur Babies! 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

ROAM TO HOME 🐾 ➡️ 🏠

It can take as little as four weeks to help a roaming cat transition to living permanently indoors and with the Dog and Cat Management Board’s new Roam to Home guide it just got a whole lot easier!

There’s lots of good reasons to keep your cat home— for their safety, to conserve wildlife and keep good relationships with your neighbours.

Complete with a daily planner, checklists and step by step instructions, the guide will teach you how to set your cat up to live happily and healthily entirely indoors and stop their roaming for good.

Want a copy of the guide? Check out www.dogandcatboard.com.au/cats/keeping-cats-in/roamtohome

10/07/2024

Clarence & Martin are a loveable pair of Ginger Floofs who have just moved to Murray Bridge.
Their Slave, Myste, got in touch recently to see how I could help them by giving them as much of the rear yard as possible, as the Floofs had gotten accustomed to their previous sizeable yard.

After a visit, and a chat about what was wanted, we came up with the following.
About 2/3 of the rear yard is now Screened off for the Puss Cats, with full access to the rear from the Carport, keeping the Cats safe at the same time.

Myste, thankyou for being such a pleasent client, and thankyou for choosing Keeping Tom Cat Runs!

06/07/2024

Angle Vale …Saturday 13th-Sunday 14th July
“ buy straight from the builder “
O’s Poles
😻😻 CCCA NATIONAL CAT SHOW 😻😻

02/07/2024

Cruisy day today as I wait for materials to arrive later this week.
Had the opportunity to assemble one of these pre made flat packed “Enclosurers” for a local here in Strathalbyn.
I had never assembled one of these types of Runs before, so I jumped at the chance to check out the build quality & see how easy it was to be to assemble!

Easy as pie for us Carpenters. 🤭😉👍

If this sort of Enclosure is appealing to you & your conditions; I am able to supply & install for you; alternatively, I can simply assemble for you too.

Hoping you’re all keeping warm this week! 🥶🥶🥶

29/06/2024

28/06/2024

“Furever Farm”

A little hard to upload pics to a post when you include a link as part of your post.
So here are a few shots of Hayley & Darren’s new “Aviary” to their Verandah.

Mr Pink, the Puss Cats are as safe as houses now!

Steel Supply & Door Fabrication via Mt Barker Steel as always!

28/06/2024

Hayley & Darren from Furever Farm got in touch recently to get their Verandah screened off so their Barn Cats & “Mr Pink” the Galah would be safe & sound.

Originally we spoke of Netting instead of Mesh, but as soon as the spoke of Dogs & Mr Pink; Netting really wasn’t an option.

Furever Farm is in the Rockleigh area, between Monarto & Mannum; Haley & Darren are doing great things out there; rescuing & caring for our Animals who may have had their lives shortened, simply because of being unwanted, or injured etc.
“Where the voiceless come to speak”

A lovely property & great people; check out the link below to see what they do - they even have an open day around September each year! (Not too far away,)

So get in touch with them to make a booking, and throw the Kids in the car & go visit!

Hayley & Darren; Thankyou for choosing Keeping Tom!

Furever Farm is a charity rescue/sanctuary/rehoming farm for rural animals in South Australia that relies entirely on donations and fundraising to provide for the unwanted, abused and orphaned.

15/06/2024

Zeus loving the warmth of my bed on this chilly Saturday!

12/06/2024

A cat hiding inside the barrel of a 12 inch gun on board HMS Dreadnought. Apparently, the cat's name was Scatters. I'm sure some of you can come up with some witty captions there...

Did you know she once rammed a submarine? 👇👇

https://navalhistoria.com/hms-dreadnought/

10/06/2024

For our Mount Barker District Council followers. ☺️

IS YOUR CAT AT HOME?

Council has a cat curfew between the hours of 8pm and 7am so that cats are not entering neighbouring properties and creating a nuisance, and to reduce the impact they have on native nocturnal wildlife.

We’re receiving a lot of reports about cats being outside during curfew. Officers are monitoring this and setting traps, so please make sure your beloved pet is safe inside at home during curfew.

We are lucky to live in a beautiful, diverse region so we recommend keeping your cat confined to your property both day and night - especially if you live near bushland and nature reserves.

If you have a cat complaint or simply wish to talk cats, please feel welcome to call our Cat Management Officer who is here to help ☎️ 8391 7200.

10/06/2024

Public holiday Monday & Zeus has claimed my Office Chair!!

Guess I forget about doing any paperwork today. 🤦🏻‍♂️😉

10/06/2024

British officer of the Royal Garrison Artillery smoking a pipe with a kitten on a shell, July 19, 1918.
This photograph, colourised by , was taken today 105 years ago.
An estimated 500,000 cats served in the First World War, both in the Army and in the Navy of the warring nations.
On ships at sea, the cats would hunt rats and mice, and the more superstitious sailors believed them to bring good luck. In the trenches, soldiers used various methods for killing rats, who ate their food and corpses. But no method was more effective than deploying cats in the trenches to hunt and kill those damned rodents.
Cats were also used as gas detectors, since they succumb to the gasses quicker than humans, and thus acted as an alarm to the soldiers of an incoming gas-attack. The cats also served as mascots and pets in the trenches, comforting soldiers and reminded them of home.
One incredible and dramatic story of a cat in the First World War comes from the male cat Pitouchi, who was born in the Belgian trenches. He had been adopted by Belgian Lieutenant Lekeux of the 3rd Artillery Regiment.
Lekeux was hiding in a shell-hole in No Man's Land together with Pitouchi, drawing sketches of the German trenches and artillery positions.
Being focused on his drawings, he didn't notice a German patrol approaching, who had spotted him in the shell-hole. When he realized this he lay very still, but a German soldier saying "He's in the hole" revealed he had been spotted.
Suddenly Pitouchi jumped out of the shell-hole, causing the startled Germans to fire two shots, both missing. Being frightened, Pitouchi jumped back down in the shell-hole to Lekeux.
The Germans laughed and joked that they had mistaken a cat for a soldier, and left. Lekeux and Pitouchi returned to the Belgian lines unscathed. Whether intentional or not, there's no denying Pitouchi probably saved Lt. Lekeux's life, if not saving him from being taken prisoner.
It's unknown how many cats died in the First World War, but it must've been many hundreds, if not in the thousands.

07/06/2024

I’m thinking we thwarted “The Butcher of Bradbury” today!
Melissa’s Puss has grown a taste for the Wildlife in their area!
A quick call to Keeping Tom soon put an end to that!
Galvmesh fitted in various locations & a netted Door stopping him from roaming about the place!

Cruisy way to finish the Week!

Thanks for getting in touch Melissa!

03/06/2024

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We have about 7 in total!!

Something we have been proud of for over
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Enquire now for a pricelist and a few catalog pictures ( sms or messenger )
Thanks O’s Poles

01/06/2024

Paws And Claws Calendar Competition 2024

01/06/2024

How many of you love black cats?

31/05/2024

Tiddles, the ship's cat of HMS Victorious, at his favourite station on the after capstan, where he can play with the bell-rope. Tiddles now serving on board HMS Victorious as Captain's cat, has spent his whole life on board aircraft carriers. Born on the high seas on board HMS Argus he has 30,000 miles to his credit.