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All PMAWS dogs & cats are desexed, vaccinated, heart & intestinal wormed, flea & tick treated.

New dog owners will undergo a property inspection & must have a fully secure fenced in yard, protection from all types of weather

Introducing a Kitten/Cat into a new home (especially where either a dog or cat already lives) can be a difficult challenge. It requires patience, perseverance and supervision.

Once your new kitten/cat arrives home, it should be made to feel safe in its own room - we call this the "sanctuary". No other cat or dog should be allowed into this room. The kitten/cat will need bedding, food, water, a view out of a window and somewhere to hide.
A good idea in dog and cat families is also a two metre tall scratching post, where a kitten/cat can retreat if it needs to.

Keep the kitten/cat in a room for the first few days, then, gradually, using a series of wooden chocks (or similar), open the door slightly to allow paws and noses to meet. It can then be opened further to allow the kitten/cat in and out, but not the older cat or dog in. We recommend that this should be continued for 14 days.

PMAWS urges all owners to keep their cats indoors.