In built environments, wildlife are under pressure from compounding threats, including: removal of vegetation and natural habitats, vehicle strikes, pollution of water, and predation by introduced species. Removing the threat of roaming pet cats is one of the easiest and most effective actions individuals, councils, communities and governments can take to alleviate pressure on wildlife. Evidence indicates free-roaming pet cats in New South Wales predate upon at least 190 different native species and pose a risk to threatened species in natural areas. To effectively conserve wildlife in urban and regional settings, a range of strategies are needed to reduce the number of free-roaming pet cats.

NSW is one of the only states that does not allow local government to introduce cat containment laws (curfews) to reduce the number of pet cats hunting and killing wildlife. Our submission to the 'Inquiry into the management of cat population in New South Wales' emphasises the need to introduce cat containment laws, and resource councils to properly implement initiatives to increase responsible pet ownership practices.