Responsible pet ownership
Waiheke’s wildlife need you to be a responsible pet owner
Forest & Bird Hauraki Gulf Islands and WISCA recommend ...
Cats
To reduce predation of native birds and lizards by cats:
Keep your cat indoors at night
Feed your cat a quality diet
Cats to wear a collar with a bell to alert birds
Provide moving toys for your cat to play with to reduce boredom
Never abandon a cat
Dogs
To prevent predation of coastal and ground nesting birds by dogs:
Discourage your dog from chasing birds on beaches, reserves, parks or tracks
Join a puppy or dog training group to learn how to control your dog
Dogs wear a collar with identification tags
Provide appropriate shelter and food
Keep your dog on a leash around coastal areas where native birds nest
