Myth: Rubbing butter on cats’ paws will help it find its way home
Often given as advice when someone moves house and is letting the cat outside for the first time, but completely untrue! We would advocate for indoor cats, but if you insist your cat goes outside, a much better way of making sure your cat comes home is to:
- Keep the cat indoors for 2 weeks so it knows that the new house is ‘home’ and safe.
- Make sure your cat is microchipped so even if he/she does wander off and gets lost there’s a good chance of being reunited. Microchipping is mandatory for all animals adopted from the SPCA, and we can also provide this service for your existing pet for only $30.00 – call the Shelter to make an appointment!
