Educate
Learning about cats
Ten Lives provides practical education and resources for cat owners, families, students, teachers and community groups. From responsible cat ownership and everyday behaviour to living safely at home, our resources are designed to help people understand what cats need and make informed choices about their care.
Responsible Cat Ownership
Giving your cat the best possible care helps them live a safe, healthy and enriched life.
Desexing, microchipping, safe containment, enrichment and understanding your cat’s behaviour all play an important part in their wellbeing. Explore practical information and simple steps you can take to help your cat feel secure, stay healthy and enjoy a happy life at home.
Education & Community Visits to Ten Lives
Education doesn’t have to happen in a classroom.
Schools, community organisations and other groups can visit the Ten Lives Cat Centre to learn more about cats, responsible cat ownership and what happens behind the scenes at Tasmania’s largest cat shelter.
Visits can be adapted for different groups and learning needs, from simply spending time with the cats to a more educational tour of the shelter.
Edu.Cat
Edu.Cat helps young people learn about cats, animal welfare, responsible ownership and the relationship between cats, people and the environment.
Teachers can access downloadable classroom resources online and deliver the program independently, or learning can be combined with a visit to Ten Lives for a hands-on shelter experience.
Cat Fact Sheets & Resources
Need help with a particular cat care or behaviour question?
Our fact sheets cover common topics including toileting, scratching, introducing cats, multi-cat households, training, emergency planning and more.
Understanding cats helps us give them safer, healthier and happier lives.