Online Webinar
Live long and Pawsper: Supporting Your Cat in a Supervised Outdoor Environment
August 11 | Thursday | 6 -7 PM | Click to register
This is a free online webinar from the Stewardship Centre for BC’s Cats and Birds team for cat lovers who want to keep cats indoors and allow supervised outdoor access to keep their cats safe and protect birds, other wildlife and people. Whether you’re thinking of transitioning an outdoor cat inside, or you’re already leash walking your kitty, you’ll have something new to learn!
Training your cat on a leash and harness, introducing them to a catio or supervising them in an enclosed outdoor area are great ways to allow your feline friend to enjoy the outdoors safely. That said, cat owners are aware that introducing cats to a new routine is challenging since cats can be resistant to lifestyle changes.
Knowing how your cat sees the world and when they feel confident and happy or scared and nervous can help you navigate how to best support your kitty in enjoying the outdoors safely. Attend this webinar to learn key signs that your cat feels ready to explore and enjoy the outside with you and when and how to be there for them when they’re not feeling as confident.
With the right catitude, anything is pawsible!
Speakers
This free webinar is presented by Bryna Turk and Aline Camargo, DVM.
Bryna Turk (She/They), Cats and Birds Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator
Bryna grew up in Calgary, Alberta and moved to Vancouver to complete a Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology from UBC. Having worked with wild and domestic birds in both wildlife rehab and veterinary settings, Bryna has witnessed the first-hand effects of cats on birds (and other wildlife) at the individual level. As a cat owner, she strives to combine diverse perspectives to increase awareness of the effects of feral and roaming cat populations on wildlife and meet folks where they’re at to address this issue.
Aline Dias Camargo (She/Her), DVM, SCBC Cats and Birds Committee Member
Aline finished her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at UFPel, Brazil, and moved to Vancouver to study Communications. She is currently researching animal behaviour and welfare. Aline believes that proper communication can help people better understand their pets’ behaviour and improve interactions with other humans. She is passionate about cat behaviour and finding solutions for domesticated cats to safely express their nature without negatively impacting wildlife.
This event is taking place online via Zoom and is hosted from the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
The Zoom waiting room will open at 5:45 PM on Thursday, August 11. Please email Coordinator@stewardshipcentrebc.ca if you experience difficulties registering or accessing the webinar.
